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This book hits all the emotional flavors of a solid adventure. The book has several very minor shortcomings, it’s not perfect, but it’s so engaging and captivating that those can be easily overlooked. This concept of a colonized Mars is dazzling. I especially loved the tech. However, I often forgot I was on Mars. Meeting the main character, Darrow’s, family and society while celebrating, working, loving, and suffering and losing immediately opened my heart to him and his plight. However, his development felt kinda inorganic; almost like a boy stepped into a montage and came out a man. The society was visionary, yet conceptually believable, making me so excited to see wherever we would go next. However, that ended up being one location for a majority of the book. Sure, I can name imperfections, but the characters, world, plot, society, and dynamics were as captivating, compelling, entertaining, and fun as I ever desire from a story. I can’t wait to read the second book!

jules510's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

soph_rose01's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional tense medium-paced

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

5.0

brianalynnehess's review against another edition

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adventurous dark fast-paced

5.0

hoamst's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

stacias99's review against another edition

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5.0

Loved, loved, loved this story of rebellion (it's really an origin story, but I do love where it's headed). Human society is divided into colors, with Golds at the top and Reds at the bottom. As suggested in the title, this is the beginning of Red rising. The protagonist, Darrow, is young and naive, but talented. I enjoyed seeing him come into himself and believe in who he is meant to be. Cannot wait to read the next in the saga!

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