Golden Son by Pierce Brown Review.

   I've already ditched my more formal review system for this book. BEWARE SPOILERS AHEAD;

     If you're unfamiliar, Golden Son is the sequel to Red Rising. The third book in the trilogy, Morning Star is probably to release next year. And I bloodydamn can't wait that long. I was surprised by how much I liked Red Rising, and I liked Golden Son even more. 

       Don't be turned off if you're not accustomed to or don't like more sci-fi books. I've never been one for sci-fi. It reads more like an adventure for sure. There are so many characters in this book and they are all real, with flaws. Darrow is no exception. And while I didn't always connect with Darrow, I could understand why he was doing the things he was doing. 

     I'm going to try to keep this review brief, although I have a lot to say. 

This book picks up two years after the Institute. Nothing was really missed however, like you so often get with time jumps. Pretty much from the get-go everything is action packed. 

       The world that Pierce Brown made is so vast, I have no idea how he kept it all clear in his head. There are so many players in this game. Darrows relationship with Mustang was interesting, and I understand why she left, and why nearer the beginning he didn't ask her to stay. I am very curious what she's doing right about now. 

    Sevro is arguably my favourite character. I love myself some Sevro. I loved seeing all the sides of him as well. And finding out he's half Red, like woah. And his father, yes Fitchner is (was?) Ares? That's crazy. 

        The relationships Pierce Brown created in Golden Son made me absolutely envious, as creating relationships is something I struggle with when writing. There were three relationships I found slightly more compelling than the rest. Darrows relationships with Roque (That went well), Tactus (Also went great), and Ragnar (No sarcasm this time). I don't want to get to much into the plot, I've already given a lot away, but I HAD TO TALK ABOUT THIS BOOK. 

     

If you haven't read this series yet pick it up, I gave Red Rising four stars, and Golden Son five stars. It's an impressive world with an equally impressive cast of characters in an action packed plot of war, trust, and rebellion.