Red Rising books in order A series by Pierce Brown
The Red Rising series by Pierce Brown has 6 books, from Red Rising (Jan 2014) to Light Bringer (Jul 2023). Read it in order, starting with Red Rising.
Reading order: 1 Red Rising (2014) · 2 Golden Son (2015) · 3 Morning Star (2016) · 4 Iron Gold (2018) · 5 Dark Age (2019) · 6 Light Bringer (2023)
Updated September 2026
All 6 Red Rising books in order
- 1.
Red Rising (Jan 2014)
- 2.
Golden Son (Jan 2015)
- 3.
Morning Star (Feb 2016)
- 4.
Iron Gold (Jan 2018)
- 5.
Dark Age (Jul 2019)
- 6.
Light Bringer (Jul 2023)
Red Rising FAQ
- How many Red Rising books are there?
- There are 6 Red Rising books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Red Rising books in?
- In publication order, starting with Red Rising (Jan 2014): 1 Red Rising (2014) · 2 Golden Son (2015) · 3 Morning Star (2016) · 4 Iron Gold (2018) · 5 Dark Age (2019) · 6 Light Bringer (2023).
- What is the first Red Rising book?
- Red Rising (Jan 2014).
- What is the latest Red Rising book?
- Light Bringer (Jul 2023).
- Is the Red Rising series finished?
- No, Pierce Brown is still adding to it.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.