by Pierce Brown
Part of Red Rising Saga by Pierce Brown
First published 2023
Darrow stands at a crossroads. The man who became the Reaper has spent years as a symbol of revolution, breaking the chains that bound his people and leading the Rising against the Society's gold rulers. His legend grew until he seemed more myth than flesh and blood. But legends come at a cost. The dark age tested everything he fought for. His friends suffered. His family paid the price. Now the worlds need something different from him. They need not just the Reaper's blade but Darrow's heart. Born in the red soil of Mars, he remains a husband to Mustang and father to his children. The Rising continues, but its leader must choose between the myth that inspires armies and the man who loves his friends. Victory demands both the savior of worlds and the boy from Lykos. As a new age dawns, Darrow discovers that the greatest battles are not always fought with bloodydamn fists.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, action, epic-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, redemption
Setting: Lykos, Mars
Period: New Age
682 pages · Hardcover · Hodder & Stoughton
Content warnings: violence