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Iron Gold
The fourth Red Rising book, which picks up years after the first trilogy ends. A solar system in the aftermath of revolution is anything but peaceful, and new viewpoint characters join the old hero as the fighting turns messy.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2018
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 624
- Format
- Book 4 of 6 in Red Rising Saga
Read this if you loved the first trilogy and want its action and politics broadened to a wider cast.
Skip this if you haven't read the first three books, as this has major consequences from them.
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Quick answers about Iron Gold
- What is Iron Gold about?
- The fourth Red Rising book, which picks up years after the first trilogy ends. A solar system in the aftermath of revolution is anything but peaceful, and new viewpoint characters join the old hero as the fighting turns messy.
- Who should read Iron Gold?
- Read it if you loved the first trilogy and want its action and politics broadened to a wider cast. Skip it if you haven't read the first three books, as this has major consequences from them.
- How long and how fast is Iron Gold?
- It is a fast-paced, long read of about 624 pages, first published in 2018.
- Does Iron Gold have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death, War, Torture.
- Can I borrow Iron Gold for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Iron Gold; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Iron Gold?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Hunger Games, A Game of Thrones, Leviathan Wakes.
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