The release of the final book in the Red Rising trilogy made me feel simultaneously excited and anxious. Brown is a master of unexpected plot twists and delving into his futuristic world of war and politics is always as mind-blowing as it is fantastic. While there aren’t as many action scenes in this book, I like how Darrow seems to develop more as both a character and a worthy leader of the rebellion. In contrast to the first two, this is mainly a war novel, which definitely contributed to its slower pacing. Most of the plot is focused around Darrow’s campaign strategy with only a handful of large battle sequences. However, the somewhat gradual build-up to the finale is worth it in the end. Overall, the latest installment proved to be a satisfying conclusion to a great series.
📚✔︎ Would recommend for fans of hardcore sci-fi books and epic battle scenes in space.
If I could summarize the book in one word: Intense
Here’s the official summary of Morning Star on goodreads.
My rating (out of 5 stars) ☆☆☆☆1/2
August 14, 2016 at 4:43 am
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August 17, 2016 at 5:38 pm
Great review. I struggle with using the half-star ratings – the book isn’t perfect enough for the 5 but better than a 4. Why do you think Goodreads refuses to give us that half-star option?
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August 18, 2016 at 2:40 am
I actually don’t have a goodreads account, but I’ve heard others complain about the same thing. I don’t get it either! I nearly always use half-stars in my reviews!
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August 21, 2016 at 11:18 pm
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