Always late to the party! 😆 Currently, I have to buddy read a different book with someone, but I am hopping back to Golden Son hopefully next week! Can’t wait to see what all the fuss is about in book 2. 🔥
I’ll have to check that version out! That’s the downside to the GraphicAudio version when I try to physically read along while listening-parts are cut out or switched around so it takes more effort to follow.
The opening quote grabbed my attention so completely that I paused the video, saved it to my "watch later" playlist, got on the wait-list for the book at my library, eventually got to borrow it and read it spoiler-free. Just finished this morning and now I'm finally back to watch your video!
Great review, this book was my intro to the genre and series. The characters were fantastic. I loved the dynamic between Darrow and Cascious. The author is great at varying pace and shattering expectations. He didn't draw out every subplot, some were played out in surprising ways. One of my favorite scenes when the proctor gave Darrow his ring knife-a personal effect from the outside, and then later when he used it.
I spent the majority of this book so nervous for Darrow with Cassius. Especially when Cassius started using the word brother with him. You know it cant possibly end well, but you still have hope Cassius will forgive, and that’s what made that scene in the wood so heartbreaking! And totally agree-the ringknife was clever!
This is one of those series that I believe will become classic literature. I’m about 2/3 through book 6 and will probably reread series - or listen to the graphic audio - before book 7. So well written with so many things to think about during so much war and politics while characters and their relationships develop - and come back - as well as the world around them. Book 4 read relatively slow, but I knew why while reading it. You’ll understand when you get to it. It’s needed for the growth of the series. It’ll be interesting to see how far this goes for Mars, the Core, the Rim, and see if it goes further. There’s a foundation set for more, and Darrow’s story is incredible.
If the series maintains like this, I’m inclined to agree. I already see it being up there in my favorite reads ever list if the rest of the books are as poignant and well-developed. Your comment has me eager to continue reading! 🔥
Please continue with the series. I really enjoyed the video, you summarized it pretty well. Prepare some tissues though, these books kept destroying me and I haven't even read Light bringer yet. Edit: if you loved Red rising you're gonna be blown away by Golden son. That book is just chef's kiss.
@@SandrasLibrary you'll see 😅 similarly to you I also had Red rising on my shelf for couple of years. I bought it after I heard someone say that if you like The lord of the rings (aka my all time favourite movies) you'll like Red rising. But I had different books on my tbr list and in the meantime I got into the worst reading slump of my life so far. These books got me into reading again :)
Oh boy, you are jumping down a rabbit hole. Be ready to cry and understand "Dark Age" is not named because people lost power, it was a hard read but so good.
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My review of Golden Son: ruclips.net/video/Rn38sX3nnVI/видео.htmlsi=EcD8Tf92lXiZDs7r
Me too! I’m late to the party. I just started Red Rising last month and just finished Morning Star today. I’m obsessed now.
Always late to the party! 😆
Currently, I have to buddy read a different book with someone, but I am hopping back to Golden Son hopefully next week! Can’t wait to see what all the fuss is about in book 2. 🔥
Red Rising is GOAT
The audiobook version of the book is superb. The voice actor is phenomenal switching between characters.
I’ll have to check that version out!
That’s the downside to the GraphicAudio version when I try to physically read along while listening-parts are cut out or switched around so it takes more effort to follow.
The opening quote grabbed my attention so completely that I paused the video, saved it to my "watch later" playlist, got on the wait-list for the book at my library, eventually got to borrow it and read it spoiler-free. Just finished this morning and now I'm finally back to watch your video!
@@kneecole1282 oh, I love hearing that! I hope you enjoyed the book as much as I did. You better buckle in for Golden Son, because it’s nuts! 🔥🔥🔥
I feel like I find every book channel when they make a Red Rising video.
Bahaha 😆
Apparently Red Rising should be considered required reading!
Great review, this book was my intro to the genre and series. The characters were fantastic. I loved the dynamic between Darrow and Cascious. The author is great at varying pace and shattering expectations. He didn't draw out every subplot, some were played out in surprising ways.
One of my favorite scenes when the proctor gave Darrow his ring knife-a personal effect from the outside, and then later when he used it.
I spent the majority of this book so nervous for Darrow with Cassius. Especially when Cassius started using the word brother with him. You know it cant possibly end well, but you still have hope Cassius will forgive, and that’s what made that scene in the wood so heartbreaking!
And totally agree-the ringknife was clever!
I just listened to this audiobook recently and it was incredible! I can't believe it took me so long to hear about it!
Right?! I’m so excited to continue on to Golden Son!
This is one of those series that I believe will become classic literature. I’m about 2/3 through book 6 and will probably reread series - or listen to the graphic audio - before book 7. So well written with so many things to think about during so much war and politics while characters and their relationships develop - and come back - as well as the world around them. Book 4 read relatively slow, but I knew why while reading it. You’ll understand when you get to it. It’s needed for the growth of the series. It’ll be interesting to see how far this goes for Mars, the Core, the Rim, and see if it goes further. There’s a foundation set for more, and Darrow’s story is incredible.
If the series maintains like this, I’m inclined to agree. I already see it being up there in my favorite reads ever list if the rest of the books are as poignant and well-developed.
Your comment has me eager to continue reading! 🔥
Please continue with the series. I really enjoyed the video, you summarized it pretty well. Prepare some tissues though, these books kept destroying me and I haven't even read Light bringer yet.
Edit: if you loved Red rising you're gonna be blown away by Golden son. That book is just chef's kiss.
@@misi24069 oh, goodness. What am I getting myself into?? 🤣🤣🤣
I start Golden Son this week!
@@SandrasLibrary you'll see 😅 similarly to you I also had Red rising on my shelf for couple of years. I bought it after I heard someone say that if you like The lord of the rings (aka my all time favourite movies) you'll like Red rising. But I had different books on my tbr list and in the meantime I got into the worst reading slump of my life so far. These books got me into reading again :)
Oh boy, you are jumping down a rabbit hole. Be ready to cry and understand "Dark Age" is not named because people lost power, it was a hard read but so good.
@@Spartan1312 oh, gosh. Now I’m scared! 😳
The book is great. Just a correction Darrow is speaking with an Irish accent.
Ah, thank you! I wasn’t sure and always seem to mix them up. The performances are incredible!