Sci-Fi

  • What Would Aurelius Say to the Reaper? Philosophy in Red Rising

    Spoilers up to Light Bringer ahead Christian Moodie on Pinterest One of the great things about Red Rising is that Brown incorporates a ton of nods to stoic philosophy into his character writing in a subtle but impactful way. I’d bet that he has his own annotated copy of Meditations sitting somewhere on his bookshelf…

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  • Andy Weir’s Project Hail Mary – Worth the Read? Spoiler Free

    The short answer to this is yes- absolutely. This book was an awesome sci-fi one shot with some shocking twist and turns. It’s an easy read if you’re new to science fiction, although it does get a bit math-packed in some moments. Which could be great, if you’re into the science of space travel and…

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  • 20 Brutal and Shocking Moments from Red Rising (books 1-6)

    Spoilers up to Light Bringer ahead This series is an emotional roller coaster. There are moments that are shocking, dark, violent, and downright distressing. Here’s a list of 20 of the most shocking and brutal moments so far in the 4 books. Of course, there are many many more, but these are some standouts along…

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  • Welcome to the Solar System of Red Rising; A Guide

    Spoiler free If you’re here, odds are you’re knee-deep in the Red Rising universe, overwhelmed by the galactic politics, culture, and absurd number of planets, moons, and cities with names that sound like mythological deities. Don’t worry—I’ve got you. This guide breaks down the major worlds and settings across the three main sections of the Red…

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  • Light Bringer – Pierce Brown

    Let’s just list Red Rising as the Series of the Month because wow Pierce Brown did a big one with this. If you like dark future dystopian space opera, this is the series for you. Light Bringer was the mind blowing 6th book in this series (technically book 3 of the second trilogy), and at…

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