Review: Golden Son

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Golden Son by Pierce Brown

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I never ever read more than the first book in a series. I mean never (well, okay, except for the second Hunger Games book which I gave up on part way through). Even if I really love a story, I like it to end. That's why I avoid series. Just like movie sequels, book series generally crush any joy I got from the first book by the time I reach the end. Well, Pierce Brown has just changed my 'no series' policy! In a big way.

Red Rising was one of the best dystopian novels I'd read when I reviewed it last year and I firmly stand by that sentiment. For once we got an adult dystopia that was brutal and gory and chock full of moral dilemmas and ethical quandaries. It read like a superbly crafted book by a veteran author (even though it was his first book) and had fantastic imagery.

Golden Son was no different. For once I may actually go as far as to say that this sequel may have even been better than first book. I'm sure some will argue with me but this book had even more complexity in the characters and I was surprised regularly by plot twists.

Perhaps not everyone will agree, but this is a book that is crafted for someone just like me! It is gritty but lyrical. If you are a person who marks up your books you will have passages highlighted throughout the story. This is definitely a series that must be read in order but trust me that you won't regret the choice to check it out!

I can hardly wait until the final installment hits shelves....

*For full disclosure, I received this book for free from the pulisher in exchange for an honest unbiased review



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