Iron Gold is different with it’s multiple perspectives of new characters, and I think that’s what makes it difficult to get through. Dark Age takes the multiple perspectives idea and actually makes it work, but spending more time with Darrow and more familiar names as well. Dark Age is gritty, compelling, and a great example of everything I love about the Red Rising series. It’s one of my favorite books period. Just behind Morning Star in my Red Rising book tier list.
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