Red Rising-Pierce Brown

Pierce Brown's Red Rising introduces readers to a dystopian future where humanity has colonized the solar system, but society has been rigidly stratified into a color-coded caste system. At the bottom of this hierarchy are the Reds, who toil in brutal conditions deep beneath the surface of Mars, believing they are terraforming the planet for future generations. Darrow, a sixteen-year-old Red, is a "Helldiver" – one of the most skilled miners, pushing the limits for his community and his beloved wife, Eo. He lives a harsh life, but he believes his sacrifices are for a greater good, for the eventual benefit of all humanity.

However, Darrow's world is shattered when he discovers the devastating truth: humanity reached the surface of Mars generations ago, and the Reds have been systematically lied to and enslaved by the opulent and god-like Golds, who rule over all the other colors. When a personal tragedy strikes, fueled by the memory of lost love and a burning desire for justice, Darrow makes an unimaginable sacrifice. He undergoes a dangerous, painful transformation, physically and genetically remade to appear as one of the very Golds who oppress his people.

His mission is to infiltrate the legendary Institute, a brutal proving ground where the next generation of Gold overlords are forged through cutthroat competition, cunning, and violence. Darrow must navigate a world of privilege and brutality, learning to fight, strategize, and manipulate just like his enemies. He forms unlikely alliances and faces unimaginable betrayals, all while striving to conceal his true identity and ignite a revolution from within. Red Rising is a gripping tale of vengeance, rebellion, and the fight for freedom, a relentless and action-packed journey that will leave readers breathless.

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