What to Read After Red Rising

Caught up on Red Rising and waiting for Red God? These series share its war, rebellion and space-opera scale.

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1. The Expanse

James S.A. Corey • 9 books

The defining modern space opera: politics, war and humanity spread across the solar system.

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2. Dune

Frank Herbert • 6 books

The classic of politics, rebellion and empire. Red Rising owes it a clear debt.

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3. The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins • 5 books

The other half of Red Rising's DNA: a rebel forced into a brutal competition.

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4. Old Man's War

John Scalzi • 7 books

Military sci-fi with humour and big ideas.

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5. Foundation

Isaac Asimov • 7 books

The fall and rise of a galactic empire across centuries.

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6. Hyperion Cantos

Dan Simmons • 4 books

Literary space opera told through pilgrims' tales.

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7. Mistborn

Brandon Sanderson • 7 books

Fantasy, but a very similar arc: a rebellion against a god-like ruling class.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I read after Red Rising?

Our top pick is The Expanse: The defining modern space opera: politics, war and humanity spread across the solar system. Other good next reads include Dune, The Hunger Games, Old Man's War.

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