A review by ginalucia
Red Rising by Pierce Brown

challenging tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

 Red Rising is a book filled with political intrigue, war strategy, and dystopian rage smushed into one. 

It gave me some of the same feelings I got from reading The Hunger Games as a teen. That inner rage at injustice. That on the edge of your seat feeling. 

This is not a light-hearted book. It’s detailed, complicated, and focuses heavily on character development. Which honestly, I love. It’s also very lacking in any romance, so if you’re looking for that, you won’t find it here.

I have a feeling this is one of those epic investment series. You get to grips with the characters so deeply, it kind of changes you, and I’m looking forward to the ride.
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