For me the sequels are better even with the two that we currently have. Pierce leveled up in every way, took his time to build characters and flesh out the setting.
The Romulus au Raa scenes were probably my favorite so happy to hear there is more like this in the future installments. By the end of the first trilogy, I was definitely tired of the first person POV. Happy to hear it goes multi POV and into more depth. This video definitely convinced me to keep reading the series!
I actually just finished Dark Age, that was one of the best written books I’ve ever read. The amount of insane stuff that happens in this book was astounding. It’s actually probably now my favorite Red Rising book, taking over Golden Son’s #1 spot.
I kept up with the read along through Morningstar, and I loved the ending so much I decided I had to read something else before jumping into the sequels. Just let me be happy before I have to see my favorite characters cut up and bloodied lol. Reading Phillip's book now and loving it so far.
Iron Gold is a bit of a slower pace but that doesn't mean it's bad by ANY means. Pierce Brown is a great writer (and an amazingly sweet person) that everyone should read/meet if they get the chance. Highly underrated.
On three quarters of Iron Gold and looking forward to dark age. I think the new multiperspective style really fits this stage of the story. I think all the perspectives in Iron Gold are equally interesting to understand what's going on in the solar system. And I agree, yes it's slower paced, but the action is still breathtaking. Thank you for getting me to prioritize this series with your readalong :)
On holiday this week and picked up Iron Gold for a quick read, really enjoying it so far - the politics and the darker tone. First time round I was underwhelmed by Red Rising, then didn’t read Golden Son for ages and had forgotten who everyone was and was kinda meh on the series. Reread from the start a year later and loved it, but wasn’t fussed about reading on until the series completed. But your cheerleading has done the trick, as ever.
I'm 100 pages into Iron Gold and while I do think it's good I'm not a fan of the split pov. I had the same problem with First Law. Although, unlike a lot of people, first person has never bothered me.
I'm about a third through Iron Gold & am completely hooked. The art museum threw me a bit - not the tale I expected. I'm worried about the next book- haven't read true grimdark before. Lots of experience with grimdark adjacent stuff.
I've only read Iron Gold so far (keeping pace with the readalong) but on the strength of that one alone I suspect I'm going to easily prefer the sequel books! I think the change to multi POV works SO well!
I'm one of the people who hate on Iron Gold, it really didn't work for me at all. But with all the great things I hear about Dark Age, I'm really thinking about giving it another go. My thought is to wait until the sequel series is complete, then do a full read starting with Red Rising, as it's been a really long time.
I actually think I’ll like the sequels more than OT! I’ve really enjoyed the series so far but my biggest complaints have been the extremely fast pace and the single POV, and it sounds like the sequels fix that.
I am behind on the Readalong, but hope to finish the original trilogy and continue on to the sequels! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on them, as it really cements my decision.
Everything you said was spot on. Im a listener so i have listened to them all and loved them. First trilogy one narrator and perfect choice. Perfect progression of growing up like you mentioned from first to third. Next set of books is the same. You aren't going to like every pov. That shouldn't ruin the books for you. There are plenty of others to love.. in fact you should enjoy disliking those characters. Couple pov i even thought about skipping on re red. I love how the characters progress and seeing through the eyes of others. I guess I'm a dark person or didn't know i was into grim dark cause although I was wowed and shocked at times, those things made the book for me. They fit the characters and the settings and the culture. One of my favorite characters is one of the... "kinda bad guys." Spoiler.. not spoiler... tactus brother. Perfect amount of cruelty and elegance. And narrator kills it on his voice.. biggest complaint is to much going on.. specifically to many bad guys. They are everywhere.. and multiplying.. yet always a way out of the most impossible situations. Having said that, Most of the time, a price is paid... i count the whole series as one book and rate it top 3 ever for me. Thanks Mike for sharing with others. Love the reviews
I will definitely read it, but I don't want lightbringer to end like golden son, and to have to wait.... I will wait till it's done I can't imagine what it must have been for the people reding when it came out 😮
I’m waiting for the next book. I’m going through Red Rising trilogy now( only read the first book and got the other two) so I’m curious to see how this series is. The first book I thought was ok. Not awful. Just ok.
First 3 were great. Iron gold i hated it. Half way through dark ages. The first part with darrow on mercury god it was so hard to get through. Just fight scene after fight scene not much of at all dialogue between characthers and no time for the reader to take a breath. Also brown has started using philopsyophicale quote one after another after another after anptger. To explain sometging he uses like 5 examples and i think while writting dark ages he had a dictionary next to him to use big words so he can just look i teligent. ( dont get me wrong i love learning new big words i belive we all only talk the basic street english but brown does it ocer board to the poi t he is trying so hard). Now when i came to the virgina and politic part of the book i have to admit my mind started to change about likeing it. I love polutics in book dax and virgina are great characthers also we got sevro back and finally some real dialogue between people
For me the sequels are better even with the two that we currently have. Pierce leveled up in every way, took his time to build characters and flesh out the setting.
I'm kind of on the fence on iron gold, because I've heard he changes the pov often and I usually hate when they do that
Just started on Iron Gold 😎, liking the new POVs so far
The Romulus au Raa scenes were probably my favorite so happy to hear there is more like this in the future installments.
By the end of the first trilogy, I was definitely tired of the first person POV. Happy to hear it goes multi POV and into more depth.
This video definitely convinced me to keep reading the series!
I'll take it under advisement haha. I'll likely try again once the series is completed. I did love that original trilogy!
I actually just finished Dark Age, that was one of the best written books I’ve ever read. The amount of insane stuff that happens in this book was astounding. It’s actually probably now my favorite Red Rising book, taking over Golden Son’s #1 spot.
I kept up with the read along through Morningstar, and I loved the ending so much I decided I had to read something else before jumping into the sequels. Just let me be happy before I have to see my favorite characters cut up and bloodied lol. Reading Phillip's book now and loving it so far.
So far I have loved every single book in the series. My rating:
8/10
Red rising
9/10
Morning star, Iron gold
10/10
Golden son, Dark age
Iron Gold is a bit of a slower pace but that doesn't mean it's bad by ANY means. Pierce Brown is a great writer (and an amazingly sweet person) that everyone should read/meet if they get the chance. Highly underrated.
If you enjoyed this series I recommend the Sun Eater series begining with "Empire of Silence" by Christopher Ruocchio.
On three quarters of Iron Gold and looking forward to dark age. I think the new multiperspective style really fits this stage of the story. I think all the perspectives in Iron Gold are equally interesting to understand what's going on in the solar system. And I agree, yes it's slower paced, but the action is still breathtaking.
Thank you for getting me to prioritize this series with your readalong :)
On holiday this week and picked up Iron Gold for a quick read, really enjoying it so far - the politics and the darker tone. First time round I was underwhelmed by Red Rising, then didn’t read Golden Son for ages and had forgotten who everyone was and was kinda meh on the series. Reread from the start a year later and loved it, but wasn’t fussed about reading on until the series completed. But your cheerleading has done the trick, as ever.
I can’t wait for Lightbringer!
Fine, Mike. I’ll read them! Arm successfully twisted.
Ed
Alright you’ve got me excited to keep going!
Really does feel like a new series only with some of the same old characters that we love! So fantastic imo!
The intro 😂! Great video.
I’m three quarters into Dark Age and WOW……. I mean… WOOOOW 😢
oh god I'm scared
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Started iron gold and loving it
Bought the first Red Rising on kindle yesterday, can’t wait to dive in!
Did you like it ?
Great reasons for reading sequel trilogy. I'm about 200 pages in Iron Gold and it jas been great, but it is sure a bit darker
I'm 100 pages into Iron Gold and while I do think it's good I'm not a fan of the split pov. I had the same problem with First Law. Although, unlike a lot of people, first person has never bothered me.
Nice one Mike. I’m keen to start in
I'm about a third through Iron Gold & am completely hooked. The art museum threw me a bit - not the tale I expected. I'm worried about the next book- haven't read true grimdark before. Lots of experience with grimdark adjacent stuff.
It’s better to do it than live with the fear of it…. Btw timeline is awesome no idea how I missed that when I was younger
Great video Mike! You will get a lot of people to give the sequel series a try for sure. I hope you get that early review copy.
All right, man. You’ve convinced me.
But as a fellow Herbert, Martin, Abercrombie fan…do I start with this or Sun Eater?
I've only read Iron Gold so far (keeping pace with the readalong) but on the strength of that one alone I suspect I'm going to easily prefer the sequel books! I think the change to multi POV works SO well!
I'm starting Iron Gold this evening!
📖🥰📚
simple answer... GORYDAMN YES!!!!!!
Ok I’m in!
I didn’t even know there were sequels. Your video title is the first I’d heard of them.
I'm one of the people who hate on Iron Gold, it really didn't work for me at all. But with all the great things I hear about Dark Age, I'm really thinking about giving it another go. My thought is to wait until the sequel series is complete, then do a full read starting with Red Rising, as it's been a really long time.
Dark Age is the best book I’ve ever read.
I gave you a like just for saying "yes, thanks for watching."
I actually think I’ll like the sequels more than OT! I’ve really enjoyed the series so far but my biggest complaints have been the extremely fast pace and the single POV, and it sounds like the sequels fix that.
I am behind on the Readalong, but hope to finish the original trilogy and continue on to the sequels! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on them, as it really cements my decision.
I didn’t love Iron Gold but Dark Age blew me away… it got me to care about Lyria lmao so glad I kept with it. Great video as always Mike! 👍🍻
Like all your videos, this one too is informative, entertaining and fun ❤ keep going my best fantasy guide in this universe. You are the best 💞
You're doing god's work, Mike. PREACH!
Everything you said was spot on. Im a listener so i have listened to them all and loved them. First trilogy one narrator and perfect choice. Perfect progression of growing up like you mentioned from first to third. Next set of books is the same. You aren't going to like every pov. That shouldn't ruin the books for you. There are plenty of others to love.. in fact you should enjoy disliking those characters. Couple pov i even thought about skipping on re red. I love how the characters progress and seeing through the eyes of others. I guess I'm a dark person or didn't know i was into grim dark cause although I was wowed and shocked at times, those things made the book for me. They fit the characters and the settings and the culture. One of my favorite characters is one of the... "kinda bad guys." Spoiler.. not spoiler... tactus brother. Perfect amount of cruelty and elegance. And narrator kills it on his voice.. biggest complaint is to much going on.. specifically to many bad guys. They are everywhere.. and multiplying.. yet always a way out of the most impossible situations. Having said that, Most of the time, a price is paid... i count the whole series as one book and rate it top 3 ever for me. Thanks Mike for sharing with others. Love the reviews
I will definitely read it, but I don't want lightbringer to end like golden son, and to have to wait.... I will wait till it's done
I can't imagine what it must have been for the people reding when it came out 😮
The t-shirt kind fits the Red Rising series' aesthetics. Also, Red Rising sequels are amazing (even though book 1 started kinda slow for me)
Thank you for a great video 🎥
Love it; thanks for pumping this up, because uh, come ON folks! hahaha
I’m waiting for the next book. I’m going through Red Rising trilogy now( only read the first book and got the other two) so I’m curious to see how this series is. The first book I thought was ok. Not awful. Just ok.
I'm about 100 pages into Iron Gold. Yes, The POVs are very jarring, but I'm enjoying the story so far.
"It costs nothing to try." Oh it would cost a lot of my emotional sanity, that's the thing. I'm still unsure... Thanks for the video though.
Yes
Agree with all of this 100 percent. The sequels are fantastic and more of what I wanted.
First 3 were great.
Iron gold i hated it.
Half way through dark ages.
The first part with darrow on mercury god it was so hard to get through. Just fight scene after fight scene not much of at all dialogue between characthers and no time for the reader to take a breath. Also brown has started using philopsyophicale quote one after another after another after anptger. To explain sometging he uses like 5 examples and i think while writting dark ages he had a dictionary next to him to use big words so he can just look i teligent. ( dont get me wrong i love learning new big words i belive we all only talk the basic street english but brown does it ocer board to the poi t he is trying so hard). Now when i came to the virgina and politic part of the book i have to admit my mind started to change about likeing it. I love polutics in book dax and virgina are great characthers also we got sevro back and finally some real dialogue between people
I need a Victra POV. I love that woman
Should You Read The Red Rising Sequels?
Is that a rethorical question?
The sequels are the best two books of the series so far IMO
Looks like I'm not the only one aware of a new Metallica album coming out tomorrow. Heading to the theater tonight?
I’ve listened to both of them and they’re pretty good. This isn’t my favorite series. It’s 3.5/5 series overall.
Lemme make this video shorter for you: Yes, yes you should.
Iron gold is incredible, that is all