Red Rising (Red Rising Book 1)

Break the Chains. Live for More.

Darrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations. It's a hard life, but it's one filled with purpose - or so he's been told.

The Lie That Changes Everything

But Darrow and his kind have been betrayed. The surface of Mars has been habitable for generations. The Reds are nothing more than slaves to a decadent ruling class - the Golds - who live in luxury while Reds die in the mines.

Driven by the memory of his murdered wife and fueled by rage, Darrow sacrifices everything to infiltrate the legendary Institute, a proving ground for the ruling class, where the next generation of humanity's overlords struggle for power. He will be tested to the breaking point as he transforms himself into a Gold, competing in brutal trials against the best and brightest of the enemy, all while hiding his true identity.

Why You'll Love It

• Explosive action - Brutal, fast-paced, and utterly gripping
• Hunger Games meets Game of Thrones - In space, with even higher stakes
• Complex protagonist - Darrow's transformation and moral struggles
• Intricate world-building - A color-coded caste system spanning the solar system
• Political intrigue - Alliances, betrayals, and power plays
• Addictive series starter - You won't be able to stop at just one book

Perfect For

Readers who love dystopian science fiction, underdog stories, political intrigue, and protagonists who will do whatever it takes to bring down an unjust system. If you enjoy fast-paced action, complex characters, and stories about revolution and revenge, this is your next obsession.

Series: Red Rising Saga, Book 1
Author: Pierce Brown

"I would have lived in peace. But my enemies brought me war."