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  • Best of 2025

    Best of 2025

    I read a lot of books in 2025 (92). Some were good, some bad, some just okay. A few just voluntary junk food. But here’s a list of some serious sci-fi, fantasy stand-outs. A few of these were new and a few old, but all great picks to check out in 2026 if you haven’t…

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  • 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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  • 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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