Golden Son Book Reviews

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Shocking ending. I was engaged for the entire book and the ending was so exciting and shocking and makes me want to read the next book in the series

Tragic and Suspenseful. I appreciate that people compare this book to Hunger games, etc., but I kept thinking Shakespeare. Tragedy combined with comedy. It is a reflection of the human condition of violence, rage, vengeance, love, friendship and family. I truly loved it and can't wait to see how Darrow finishes this incredible journey.

Great!. Can't put it down. I hate that I finished it so fast but I couldn't stop reading. I can't wait for the third!

Bloodydamn Brilliant!!!. Most second books in trilogies sag while Golden Son soars. A dystopian space opera, Brown unleashes his sequel to Red Rising with unrelenting fury. Darrow, the Red miner dressed in Gold clothing, is easily one of the most captivating heroes in the genre. And Brown fills his book with fully realized characters distilled with complexity by his nuanced prose. Thrilling and emotional, you will wonder why more people are not reading this fantastic series.

A wild ride!. From start to finish, Pierce Brown’s second installment of the Red Rising series will have your heart racing. A page-turner filled with epic sword duels, court intrigue, twisted betrayal, unbearable loss, and true love, Golden Son will inspire you to rise up against your own internal tyranny. A must read for any space opera/fantasy fan!

Poorly written. I don’t think this plot goes well with the series. Really doesn’t make sense. Also I do not think it was written well.

The story continues brilliantly.... The second book by Pierce Brown continues a well-written & fascinating tale about Darrow. He is a man of little privilege in Red Rising, but now quite a force! The characters are described with great ability; I want to keep reading more. Plenty of twists and a face-paced plot. It's more than a "young adult" novel & more than a "sci fi" book. It pulls in moral depth & the political dystopia of 1984. I cannot wait for the next book. My only fear is that is end with only one more book in the series!

Another home run. I was worried that the first book would be a one hit wonder. Boy was a wrong. Simply amazing.

Epic. Most trilogy's I read the second book always slows down and sets the stage for the third book, but not with this time. Golden Son picks up pace and never slows down from start to finish. By far the best Books I've read in years and I can't wait for the third to come out and finish the adventure that Red Rising started

Awesome. Great book

I’m traumatized. 10/10

A Tremendous Sequel!. This novel has a power and coherence to it that is like a freight train descending a steep grade, steadily gaining speed and momentum. I think it will be considered, if not win, the Hugo award for this year. It is truly a most impressive achievement.

The Sky is the Limit. Solid follow up and second book, by Pierce Brown, Golden Son is a very good read. In fact, it's a solid enough read, that it's easy to forget it is the author's second book- ever. However, from a highlight perspective- it carries forth the stories of Darrow, Mustang, Sevro and many others w/ the full force of a rocket backed turbulent winds. It also strongly branched from its Hunger Games clone roots with this book- opting to tackle (or at least try to) far more weighty subjects such as the roles of people and society. Without giving away much, I found most poignant a 'reunion' moment between Darrow and a figure from his past. A figure that raised serious questions about the very ideas (and motives) of Eo. The same Eo who'd been the driver of many of Darrow's actions. With that said, it's not a perfect book. The plot pattern du jour that Pierce Brown follows is one of Rise, Betrayal, Fall. Repeatedly. Restated: while, assuredly, Darrow may possess both preternatural skills, drive, and luck, he (nor his peers/friends) may and does never see nor foresee betrayal. Because it occurs ... repeatedly. Alas- in this case, Betrayal as Plot device became a form of Deus Es Machina. But, to be clear, the sky is the limit for Pierce Brown and I eagerly await book 3. As assuredly as Golden Son improved upon Red Rising, I'm hopeful for Morning Star to do likewise to Golden Son.

An excellent follow-up. I normally take a break between books but immediately had to start up book three after this. Not much more needs to be said. Loving the Red Rising series!

Morning star hurry up. Just finished the book the same day I bought it. This series is by far one of the better that I have read. I need the last book to release soon. I might die without it

Great. A fantastic book. Even better than the first.

Amazing. Finished it the day it came out. Best series I've read in years. Already waiting for the conclusion!!!

Amazing. Finished it in a day and a half, when does the next one come out?!

Amazing book. The best book in the series IMO.

Thrilling. Exciting all the way through! The highest of highs and the lowest of lows.

Amazing. I cannot wait until the next book comes out. After red rising, I didn't think it could get any better... Oh, but it did

epic!!. I love what others are comparing the book to game of thrones, and Star Wars.. after the first which was very hunger games. This series is fantastic!! although it does help I have a crush on the author. 😉

The series continues to get better. Improving off the successes of the first book, Golden Son is a wild ride. With higher stakes and bigger twists it’s an incredibly fun read. The only negative is the ridiculously fast pace makes some of the plot twists feel a bit hollow, not giving the reader time to feel invested in the characters and their relationships.

As good as the first. Loved it. Really did a lot to keep building the world. I will say the scale of events is sometimes only briefly described, which is my single compliant

Exciting story... Quick and exciting read that leaves me ready for the next book in the series to find out what happens next...

At least as good as the first book for anyone who can enjoy the genre.. My rating system: 5 stars are reserved for books that totally blow me away. I don’t give too many of these out, since it is almost like giving the book a 100%. It is nearly impossible to write a truly perfect book. 4 stars for books that I would recommend to just about anyone, or, at least, to someone who doesn’t dislike the genre. 3 stars for books that I would only recommend to someone with a strong interest in the particular genre. 2 stars for books that I would be hesitant to recommend to anyone at all, but the book was not a total disaster. 1 star for books that were so terrible or ridiculous for me that I wish I had not wasted time on reading it to begin with.

Amazing. Simply amazing.

A lot of hype. The over arching theme to this book is not original. There are so many books on the market that have young men battling against the old guard. I really wanted to like this book. But it's lack of originality became tiresome.

So Slaggin' Good. Can't wait for the third.

Excellent. Great series of books.

Deus Ex Machina. Pretty bad when a sequel is so far off where the author left us that he has to pull a Deus Ex Machina in the first chapter. A boy who literally learned "didn't see that coming" (invisible enemies) in book one, didn't see "that" coming. Twice. Then there's the plot device that a ruling elite that thrives on power and punishes weakness allows one family to bear a grudge because a weak child is killed by a nobody. Other great houses not only do not laugh, ridicule or kill them for their weakness, but actively support them instead. This universe works or it doesn't, Mr Author, and apparently it doesn't.

Raises the bar. Golden Son picks up and does not disappoint as the second book in the series.

So Good. The worst part is that it is over so quickly.

Fantastic read. Buy it and settle in for a great ride!

A+. Good continuation of a great series. Knocked it out in a day. Faster paced than Red Rising, but disappointingly short. Also, a cliffhanger ending? Not cool Pierce, not cool at all. You better not make me wait another year for the conclusion.

Wow!. I was a fan of the first book, but this book just sent Pierce Brown to Sanderson heights! I cannot praise it enough and am so excited to jump into Morning Star!

Excellent. Very good! Not a typical 2nd book in a trilogy, great story! Can't wait for book 3!!

SEQUEL ENDED THE FIRST BOOK.. Finishing the first book I felt it was a decent read didn’t see the hype but finishing Golden Sun, oh it’s definitely captured the essence of the red rising universe. You will laugh, you will cry, you will scream and you will continue down the rabbit hole until you want to finish each and every single book.

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Hopefully the next big thing. Short and sweet review. This book is awesome. If you liked hunger games and game of thrones you will like this book. Even if you don't like those you will like this book. It starts quick and once the action starts it does not stop until the very last page. Brown creates an amazingly detailed world filled with vibrantly complex characters that will make you want to read cover to cover without stop.

Read this!. I’m not sure how Pierce Brown did this but I enjoyed this even more than the 1st book. I’m so scared of everything that is to come for these characters that I love. P.S thank you for everything Ares 🫡

Amazing. Best book ever!

Golden Son. Amazing book! Thoroughly captivated me throughout, from beginning to end. I'd recommend - and actually have - this series to any sci-fi junkie. Can't wait to continue on to Morning Star. This story takes so many turns, it's almost biblical in its grandeur and overtones of the 'saviour', Darrow bringing his people into freedom and the battle against the overlords of the time. The level of deceit is excruciating and profound, like judas betraying Jesus with a kiss. Almost expecting to find Roque hanging from a tree. Simply can't wait to dig into Morning Star.

Entertaining. Pretty good but not as good as the the first.