Aug. 3, 2026

Pierce Brown Wastes ZERO Time | Red Rising by Pierce Brown | Part 1: Chapters 1-11

Pierce Brown Wastes ZERO Time | Red Rising by Pierce Brown | Part 1: Chapters 1-11
Pierce Brown Wastes ZERO Time | Red Rising by Pierce Brown | Part 1: Chapters 1-11
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Pierce Brown Wastes ZERO Time | Red Rising by Pierce Brown | Part 1: Chapters 1-11

We’re heading beneath the surface for our very first discussion of Red Rising by Pierce Brown!

This week we're covering Chapters 1–11, and somehow Pierce Brown manages to pack more into eleven chapters than some books do in an entire novel. We dive into the fascinating color-based caste system, meet Darrow and Eo, and unpack the emotional moments that immediately pulled us into this world.

Join us as we discuss:
📚 The Golds, Reds, and the hierarchy that shapes society
❤️ Our first impressions of Darrow and Eo
🌎 The incredible amount of worldbuilding packed into the opening chapters
🔮 Our early predictions for where this story is headed

⚠️ Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for Chapters 1–11 of Red Rising.

Grab your favorite cozy drink and come join the book club!