Science fiction · Dystopian
Morning Star
The third book of Red Rising. The rebellion against the caste-based rulers of the solar system moves into its final, costly stage, and the hero's cause faces its hardest tests.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2016
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 524
- Format
- Book 3 of 6 in Red Rising Saga
Read this if you want a fierce, large-scale conclusion to the first Red Rising trilogy.
Skip this if you want a standalone, because this book depends entirely on the previous ones.
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Quick answers about Morning Star
- What is Morning Star about?
- The third book of Red Rising. The rebellion against the caste-based rulers of the solar system moves into its final, costly stage, and the hero's cause faces its hardest tests.
- Who should read Morning Star?
- Read it if you want a fierce, large-scale conclusion to the first Red Rising trilogy. Skip it if you want a standalone, because this book depends entirely on the previous ones.
- How long and how fast is Morning Star?
- It is a fast-paced, long read of about 524 pages, first published in 2016.
- Does Morning Star have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death, War, Torture.
- Can I borrow Morning Star for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Morning Star; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Morning Star?
- Readers who liked it often move on to Mockingjay, The Return of the King, The Blade Itself.
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The Return of the King
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