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Synopsis
Darrow returns as Pierce Brown’s New York Times bestselling Red Rising series continues in the thrilling sequel to Dark Age. “The measure of a man is not the fear he sows in his enemies. It is the hope he gives his friends.”—Virginia au Augustus The Reaper is a legend, more myth than man: the savior of worlds, the leader of the Rising, the breaker of chains. But the Reaper is also Darrow, born of the red soil of Mars: a husband, a father, a friend. The worlds once needed the Reaper. But now they need Darrow. Because after the dark age will come a new age: of light, of victory, of hope. Don’t miss any of Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Saga: RED RISING GOLDEN SON MORNING STAR IRON GOLD DARK AGE LIGHT BRINGER
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Light Bringer: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
Extremely violent military science fiction with graphic combat, torture, and death. Strong language throughout. The Red Rising series is known for its brutal, grimdark tone and adult themes of war, political violence, and revolution.
What to know going in
This book has graphic violence, mild sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include torture, graphic violence, death, mass death, and grief (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who loved the earlier books will find Darrow's continued fight for freedom and the promise of hope after darkness.