Science fiction · Dystopian
Golden Son
Book two of Red Rising. A low-born rebel working inside the ruling caste of a colonised solar system is drawn into rivalries and warfare among the elite he has infiltrated.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2015
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 466
- Format
- Book 2 of 6 in Red Rising Saga
Read this if you loved the first book and want the story to widen into warfare, alliances and betrayals.
Skip this if you have not read Red Rising, since this book assumes you know its premise.
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Quick answers about Golden Son
- What is Golden Son about?
- Book two of Red Rising. A low-born rebel working inside the ruling caste of a colonised solar system is drawn into rivalries and warfare among the elite he has infiltrated.
- Who should read Golden Son?
- Read it if you loved the first book and want the story to widen into warfare, alliances and betrayals. Skip it if you have not read Red Rising, since this book assumes you know its premise.
- How long and how fast is Golden Son?
- It is a fast-paced, long read of about 466 pages, first published in 2015.
- Does Golden Son have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death, War.
- Can I borrow Golden Son for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Golden Son; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Golden Son?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Ender's Game, A Game of Thrones, The Hunger Games.
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