Red Rising Saga (Series by Pierce Brown)

Red Rising Saga (Series by Pierce Brown) (Books 1–6).

The Red Rising Saga is a science fiction series set in a future where humanity is divided into a strict color-based caste system. The story follows Darrow, a member of the oppressed Red class who infiltrates the ruling Gold elite to dismantle the system from within.

What begins as a personal mission becomes a galaxy-spanning conflict involving rebellion, political strategy, betrayal, and interplanetary warfare. The series is known for its intense pacing, emotional depth, and large-scale battles.

Age Recommendation: Adult (18+)
This series contains graphic violence, war themes, political manipulation, and mature content.

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Red Rising Saga (Series by Pierce Brown)

Author: Pierce Brown
Publisher: Del Rey (Penguin Random House)
Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian
Years of Publication: 2014 – 2023
Total Books: 6 (main series as of current release)
Series Status: Ongoing (additional books planned in expanded universe)
Audiobook Narrators: Tim Gerard Reynolds, Moira Quirk, James Langton, John Curless

Our Rating of This Series

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Books in the Series

Red Rising (2014)
Golden Son (2015)
Morning Star (2016)
Iron Gold (2018)
Dark Age (2019)
Light Bringer (2023)

Order of Reading

Original Trilogy (Main Story Arc)

Red Rising
Golden Son
Morning Star

Sequel Series (Post-Revolution Arc)

Iron Gold
Light Bringer
Dark Age

Main Characters

Darrow au Andromedus (Darrow of Lykos)
He is the main character of the series. Darrow is a “Red” who infiltrates the ruling Gold society to spark a revolution.
Virginia au Augustus (“Mustang”)
She is from one of the leading Gold families and is the daughter of Nero. Mustang is a strategist and Darrow’s most important ally and love interest. Eventually becomes one of the key political leaders.
Nero au Augustus
He is Viriginia and Adrius’s father. Nero is the ArchGovernor of Mars. He is a powerful and ruthless Gold lord who plays the political game at the highest level.
Adrius au Augustus (“The Jackal”)
He is Nero’s son and Mustang’s twin brother.
Sevro au Barca
Sevro is one of Darrow’s closest friends and most loyal allies. He is known for his brutality and humor.
Cassius au Bellona
He is from one of the leading Gold families and his relationship with Darrow is also central to the story. Cassius is the heir to House Bellona.
Karnus au Bellona
He is Cassius brother.
Tiberius au Bellona
He is the head of House Bellona
Victra au Julii
She is a sister to Antonia and daughter of Agrippina. Victra is a sharp, wealthy Gold who becomes a key ally and later a major political figure.
Octavia au Lune
The Sovereign of the Society. Octavia is the ruthless ruler of the Gold hierarchy.
Lysander au Lune
He is the Heir to House Lune and grandson of Octavia.
Aja au Grimmus
She is one of the deadliest warriors in the Society. Aja serves Octavia as her bodyguard.
Moira au Grimmus
She is Aja’s sister and Octavia’s chief politico.
Roque au Fabii
He is a lancer of House Augustus.
Ragnar Volarus
An Obsidian warrior who becomes one of Darrow’s most powerful allies.
Kavax au Telemanus
He is head of House Telemanus and an ally of House Augustus, father to Daxo and Pax.
Daxo au Telemanus
He is heir and son of Kavax and brother to Pax.
Sefi Volarus
Ragnar’s sister; leader of the Obsidians in later stages of the war.
Fitchner au Barca
He is the father of Sevro.
Ares
Terrorist Leader.
Harmony (Dancer’s faction)
She is part of the Sons of Ares. Harmony is aadical leader within the Rising.
Dancer
Ares lieutenant and political leader of the Rising.
Pliny au Velocitor
He is the chief politico of House Augustus.
Tactus au Rath
He is a lancer of House Augustus.
Lorn au Arcos
He is a former Rage Knight and head of House Arcos.
Alexandar au Arcos
He is the eldest grandson of Lorn au Arcos. Heir to house Arcos and allied to House Augustus.
Kellan au Bellona
He is a cousin of Cassius and nephew of Tiberius.
Agrippina au Julii
She is the head of House Julii, mother to Victra and Antonia.
Antonia au Severus-Julii
She is a half sister to Victra and daughter of Agrippina.
Mickey
He is a carver.
Evey
At the start of the book she is a slave of Mickey. Evey is a Pink

Memorable Quotes

“Break the chains, my love.” – Eo
“…be better than the man who tricked his friend.” – Lorn au Arcos
“Rise so high, in mud you lie.” – Karnus au Bellona
“In a storm, you don’t tie two boats together. They’ll drag each other down.” – Fitchner au Barca
“Death begets death begest death.” – Lorn au Arcos
“For those who dine with war and empire, the bill always comes at the end.” – Lorn au Arcos
“If you are thrown into the deep and do not swim, you will drown. So keep swimming.” – Roque au Fabii
“Fear those who seek your company for their own vanity. As soon as you eclipse them in the mirror, it won’t be the mirror they break.” – Lysander remembering the words of Octavia

Red Rising Saga — Book Library Table

Book Title	Year	ISBN-13	Quick Description
Red Rising	2014	978-0345539809	A Red infiltrates the Gold elite to overthrow a brutal caste system.
Golden Son	2015	978-0345539816	Power, betrayal, and political games reshape the rebellion.
Morning Star	2016	978-0345539847	The revolution reaches its explosive conclusion.
Iron Gold	2018	978-0425285916	A fractured galaxy faces new conflicts after the war.
Dark Age	2019	978-0425285947	Chaos and devastation spread across the solar system.
Light Bringer	2023	978-0425285978	Darrow fights to restore hope amid collapsing order.