Read Rising

SPOILER EPISODE! Craig curses at Nick (he later apologizes), microphones are thrown, Lyria is brought up, and Trig is given a solid quantity of air time. Spoilers galore!

Season 3!? The final book in the first trilogy. We can't believe we've already made it this far. In Morning Star’s opening section, Darrow is rescued after months of torture and captivity, reunited with the Sons of Ares, and forced to confront how much has changed while he was gone. The episode dives into the emotional weight of his return, the devastating loss of Trig, and the shifting loyalties...

This episode wraps up the season on Golden Son with huge emotional payoffs, brutal betrayals, and a cliffhanger ending. The hosts cover Darrow’s big reveal to Dancer, Fitchner, and the Sons of Ares, unpacking Fitchner’s backstory, the rebellion’s true shape, and the plan to put Darrow in power as a way to dismantle the Society from inside. We dig into Darrow’s disastrous attempt to tell Mustang th...

Darrow begins this episode literally and metaphorically stuck in the mud. His plans have gone awry, and we'll see if he pulls through! We also some interesting new dynamics and intrigue with the Jackal. And, of course, a big reveal about Fitchner! Listen on!

"The Reaper sails for Mars, and call for an Iron Rain!" If you thought the action we covered in the last episode was good, then you're going to want to hold on to something for this one.

Darrow is brainstorming with Mustang! The plan? Steal ships from Ganymede, recruit Lorn au Arcos, the chaos at Europa, Tactus's death, and Mustang's return with the gut-punch news that Augustus and the Jackal have been captured thanks to Pliny's betrayal.

In this episode of the Red Rising Podcast, we discuss chapters 19 to 24 of "Golden Son" by Pierce Brown. The conversation dives into the aftermath of the gala, where Darrow and his allies navigate complex political and personal dynamics. We look into Darrow's charismatic leadership, the introduction of new allies like Ragnar and Orion, and the exploration of themes such as loyalty, rebellion, and...

In this episode of The Howler Book Club, the hosts dive into chapters 12 through 18 of "Golden Son" by Pierce Brown. We explore the intense gala duel between Cassius and Darrow, discussing the political implications and the Sovereign's unexpected interference. The squad also reflect on the dramatic and theatrical nature of Darrow's actions, before concluding with a discussion on the strategic move...

Hot dog, hot dog, hot diggity dog. Darrow is in a rough spot in this episode. Everything is falling apart for our golden son. But we do get some spicy time with the Jackal, at least.

Season two is live and poppin' off! The squad dives in to find Darrow in a Golden graduate school, where we meet some new enemies, and potentially add a couple of friends into the fold. Welcome to Golden Son by Pierce Brown!

This episode is literally FULL of spoilers for the ENTIRE series, from books 1-6. DO NOT LISTEN if you don't want to hear about new characters and deaths and drama. However, if you're all caught up with the series and just waiting for Red God, this is a fun one. Liz, Craig, and Sam kicked Nick to the curb for this episode, since he hasn't finished the second trilogy. Enjoy!

We wrapped up all of the parts for Red Rising, but (can you believe it) we had more to say! Grab some gluten free popcorn and enjoy the variety of topics and hot takes.

Hot take alert! Can we trust what Darrow says? Join the squad for episode five as we (allegedly) wrap up Red Rising by Pierce Brown.

Thanks for holding! Join us for a breakdown of Pierce Brown's Red Rising, Part III! We have a lot of fun in this one.

Join us this week as we dive into Red Rising Part II, from the moment when Darrow climbs from the dirt beneath the surface of Mars to the grueling moment when he must face Julian in 'The Passage.' Per Aspera Ad Astra!

Hello and welcome to the Read Rising Podcast. We are a group of friends, Craig, Sam, Liz, and Nick, with a shared love of fantasy and sci-fi. This season, we will be discussing Red Rising by Pierce Brown.  Right now, there are 6 books that have been released in the Red Rising Saga.  The first trilogy is made up of Red Rising, Golden Son, and Morningstar.  We’ll spend a season on each book, breakin...

This episode, we discuss Part I of the first book - from the captivating first line to a maybe surprising death (have we mentioned there would be spoilers?). We’ll do a deep dive into the groundwork for all the heartbreak and brutality to come. We reflect on the first time we read the series, what it was that pulled us in, and how this part hits totally different on the re-read. The following conv...