And so Darrow sacrifices himself in the name of the greater good for which Eo, his true love and inspiration, laid down her own life. Darrow’s kind have been betrayed and denied by their elitist masters, the Golds-and their only path to liberation is revolution. But the Society he faithfully served was built on lies. Read more at Red Rising Golden Son - Book TwoĪs a Red, Darrow grew up working the mines deep beneath the surface of Mars, enduring backbreaking labor while dreaming of the better future he was building for his descendants. even if it means he has to become one of them to do so. There, he will stop at nothing to bring down his enemies. He will be forced to compete for his life and the very future of civilization against the best and most brutal of Society's ruling class. Inspired by a longing for justice, and driven by the memory of lost love, Darrow sacrifices everything to infiltrate the legendary Institute, a proving ground for the dominant Gold caste, where the next generation of humanity's overlords struggle for power.

Darrow-and Reds like him-are nothing more than slaves to a decadent ruling class. Vast cities and sprawling parks spread across the planet. Soon he discovers that humanity already reached the surface generations ago. Yet he spends his life willingly, knowing that his blood and sweat will one day result in a better world for his children.īut Darrow and his kind have been betrayed. Like his fellow Reds, he works all day, believing that he and his people are making the surface of Mars livable for future generations. Red Rising - Book Oneĭarrow is a Red, a member of the lowest caste in the color-coded society of the future. The last book was about hope and faith, and reveals two interpretations of Darrow: as a hero or a villain. The theme of the first book was revenge and justice. In the final book, he becomes a leader, just like the star sailors look at to point their way.

As he became more involved with Golds, and was part of House Augustus, he was a Gold. Darrow was the Red Rising, a part of the Rebellion. The titles of each book pertain to the development of the main character, Darrow.

Red rising by pierce brown