Red Rising | Review

I was really hoping Id like this book. I heard alot of good things. I would basically describe it as a more intense (but not as emotional) Hunger Games. It started of very strong, really drew me in with these characters and emotional appeal. There were some unfortunate slags around the middle of the book, however.

I like the idea that his hard upbring and "slave labor" prepared him for his tests. But then its hard to not think about how they changed him so much that it doesnt sound like theres anything left of who he used to be. Is most of the physical things we do mental? Because I feel like alot of things would change physically when you mess with your body that much. I just try not to think about it, but it still tickles me.

Honestly half way through the book when a bunch of higher ups were talking to each other like actual Greek Gods it made me think of Percy Jackson and how those gods acted. It made me doubt if the author could pull off the rest of the story and steer it toward a compelling and interesting second half.

THANKFULLY! Brown did just that. I have no idea what it was taking me so long to read it. But once I hit the last quarter i was flying through it hooked on every page. Im glad the hype for this book wasnt a complete let down and will eventually pick up the second one.

I recommend to anyone whos a fan of The Hunger Games, Spartacus, (maybe even an adult version of percy jackson-esque).