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A review by davinareads
Iron Gold by Pierce Brown
adventurous
dark
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is exactly the level of stress I can handle. Iron Gold is an excellent addition to the Red Rising saga, and Pierce Brown’s writing just keeps getting better!
The new character introductions? Phenomenal. Each one is layered and complex, and I loved how their stories unfolded. Ephraim stole the show for me—his contradictions made him such a fascinating character. Romulus’s family history, politics, and Dido’s fiery entrance? Absolutely chef’s kiss. And then there’s Lysander—his POV completely pulled me in, and I really appreciated how his character was developed. Of course, our favorite characters are still here (and still suffering, as always). Darrow and Sevro’s dynamic remains unmatched reminding me how much I've missed them.
Every POV shift left me hanging on a minor cliffhanger, keeping me hooked the entire time. It felt like four mini stories weaving together to form a master story. The pacing is well done with a beautiful balance of plot and character. Paired this with the audiobook, it was an experience reading along. The audiobook blew my mind with the background effects and cast. It was so fun.
My last note for this, while Iron Gold isn’t as intense as the last two books, it’s a necessary buildup and I enjoyed every momentof it. The story is building a fire and I'm ready for it to explode.
The new character introductions? Phenomenal. Each one is layered and complex, and I loved how their stories unfolded. Ephraim stole the show for me—his contradictions made him such a fascinating character. Romulus’s family history, politics, and Dido’s fiery entrance? Absolutely chef’s kiss. And then there’s Lysander—his POV completely pulled me in, and I really appreciated how his character was developed. Of course, our favorite characters are still here (and still suffering, as always). Darrow and Sevro’s dynamic remains unmatched reminding me how much I've missed them.
Every POV shift left me hanging on a minor cliffhanger, keeping me hooked the entire time. It felt like four mini stories weaving together to form a master story. The pacing is well done with a beautiful balance of plot and character. Paired this with the audiobook, it was an experience reading along. The audiobook blew my mind with the background effects and cast. It was so fun.
My last note for this, while Iron Gold isn’t as intense as the last two books, it’s a necessary buildup and I enjoyed every momentof it. The story is building a fire and I'm ready for it to explode.