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Persepolis Rising
The seventh Expanse novel jumps forward in time, to a solar system settled across many worlds. A strong new power from beyond the gates arrives with demands, and the old crew must decide how much to resist. Best read after the earlier books.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2017
- Pace
- Medium
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 549
- Format
- Book 7 of 9 in The Expanse
Read this if you already follow the Expanse and want to see its cast older and facing a new kind of enemy.
Skip this if you are new to the series, since it leans on years of history and relationships built in the earlier books.
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Quick answers about Persepolis Rising
- What is Persepolis Rising about?
- The seventh Expanse novel jumps forward in time, to a solar system settled across many worlds. A strong new power from beyond the gates arrives with demands, and the old crew must decide how much to resist. Best read after the earlier books.
- Who should read Persepolis Rising?
- Read it if you already follow the Expanse and want to see its cast older and facing a new kind of enemy. Skip it if you are new to the series, since it leans on years of history and relationships built in the earlier books.
- How long and how fast is Persepolis Rising?
- It is a medium-paced, long read of about 549 pages, first published in 2017.
- Does Persepolis Rising have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, War, Death.
- Can I borrow Persepolis Rising for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Persepolis Rising; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Persepolis Rising?
- Readers who liked it often move on to A Memory Called Empire, Red Rising, Leviathan Wakes.
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