A review by cadnad
Iron Gold by Pierce Brown

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

The worst book in the series so far. While Red Rising is not my favourite, I was so enthralled by the characters and world introduced that I couldn't stop. The plot and writing are both improved compared to the first novel. Despite that, the slower pacing and widening of scope led to an overall less enjoyable experience. Of the new characters introduced, Emphraim was the only one that I clicked with. The only true sin of Iron Gold is that the characters didn't click for me. While the standout moment for me was the

Cassius' duel at the end

, that was the only true stand out for me. Still a 4/5, just not as great as the rest of the series