Ten years after the events of the Red Rising trilogy, 'Iron Gold' revisits old characters like Darrow, now married to Mustang and with a child named Pax, as well as introduces new lead characters like Lyria, Lysander, and Ephraim. The novel explores the impact of war on different individuals and delves into themes of survival, pain, and hope in a bleak but compelling narrative. The story unfolds from four different points of view, offering a wider scope to the plot and showcasing Pierce Brown's ability to craft tension and emotional depth in a world filled with political intrigue and complex characters.
The fourth book in the Red Rising series shifts from the young adult genre to a more mature narrative, focusing on the aftermath of the revolution and the challenges faced by Darrow and other protagonists in navigating a changed world. With a mix of action, politics, and character development, 'Iron Gold' presents a complex and imaginative continuation of the series, blending elements of epic storytelling with emotional moments that resonate with readers.
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The book contains themes of violence, war-related trauma, and deaths that could be distressing for some readers.
Has Romance?
There are elements of romance within the character dynamics, but they are secondary to the main plot.
From The Publisher:
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
In the epic next chapter of the Red Rising Saga, the #1 bestselling author of Morning Star pushes the boundaries of one of the boldest series in fiction.
"Mature science fiction existing within the frame of blazing space opera . . . done in a style [that] borders on Shakespearean."-NPR (One of the Best Books of the Year)
They call him father, liberator, warlord, Slave King, Reaper. But he feels a boy as he falls toward the war-torn planet, his armor red, his army vast, his heart heavy. It is the tenth year of war and the thirty-third of his life.
A decade ago Darrow was the hero of the revolution he believed would break the chains of the Society. But the Rising has shattered everything: Instead of peace and freedom, it has brought endless war. Now he must risk all he has fought for on one last desperate mission. Darrow still believes he can save everyone, but can he save himself?
And throughout the worlds, other destinies entwine with Darrow's to change his fate forever:
A young Red girl flees tragedy in her refugee camp, and achieves for herself a new life she could never have imagined.
An ex-soldier broken by grief is forced to steal the most valuable thing in the galaxy-or pay with his life.
And Lysander au Lune, the heir in exile to the Sovereign, wanders the stars with his mentor, Cassius, haunted by the loss of the world that Darrow transformed, and dreaming of what will rise from its ashes.
Red Rising was the story of the end of one universe. Iron Gold is the story of the creation of a new one. Witness the beginning of a stunning new saga of tragedy and triumph from masterly New York Times bestselling author Pierce Brown.
Don't miss any of Pierce Brown's Red Rising Saga:
RED RISING
GOLDEN SON
MORNING STAR
IRON GOLD
DARK AGE
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This series is the Sci-Fi equivalent of the TV Show: Parenthood. I always joked that nothing good could happen on that show without three awful things happening immediately after. The same is true for Darrow and the Republic. Even when you think a twist is good it ends up being awful for everyone involved.
Huge improvement over the earlier books by expanding beyond one POV to include multiple POVs in this entry. Darrow is kind of a huge bummer these days so it was nice to spread the narrative around to three other people… who were also huge bummers most of the time.
You may be asking, “how did you give this book 4 stars. It doesn’t sound like you enjoyed it at all”. I’m not sure how to respond to that criticism besides by saying that a story can still be good even when it’s horribly sad.
What can you read after
Iron Gold?
About the Author:
Pierce Brown is the New York Times bestselling author of Red Rising, Golden Son, and Morning Star. While trying to make it as a writer, Brown worked as a manager of social media at a startup tech company, toiled as a peon on the Disney lot…
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