Who is this book for?
- Fans of epic space operas with complex political intrigue and morally gray characters would likely enjoy Light Bringer.
- Readers who appreciate intricate worldbuilding, intense action sequences, and emotionally resonant character arcs will find a lot to love.
- Those who have followed the Red Rising saga from the beginning and are invested in the characters' journeys will be especially rewarded.
- Anyone who enjoys stories that blend sci-fi elements with themes of revolution, power, and human nature would be drawn to this book.
Who is unlikely to appreciate this book?
- Readers who prefer straightforward plots and clear-cut heroes and villains may struggle with the moral ambiguity and complex political machinations in Light Bringer.
- Those who are not fans of graphic violence or dark themes might find parts of the book disturbing.
- Newcomers to the series would likely feel lost without having read the previous books.
- Readers looking for hard science fiction focused on technology rather than character drama and societal conflict may be disappointed.
- Those who dislike lengthy books with multiple POV characters and sprawling storylines may find Light Bringer challenging to follow.
Things online reviewers enjoyed about this book
- Beautiful prose and writing style
- Complex and well-developed characters
- Intricate world-building
- Unpredictable plot twists and shocking endings
- Emotionally impactful scenes
- Epic battle sequences and fight scenes
- Exploration of themes like friendship, loyalty, and hope
- Strong character arcs and development
- Humor and camaraderie between characters
- Ties together loose ends from previous books
Things people didn't like as much about this book
- Slow pacing at times
- Some plot threads from previous books are dropped or ignored
- Character inconsistencies for some readers
- Overreliance on plot twists for some
- Less complex than previous book for some readers
- Some find Lysander's character frustrating
- Darrow's character development felt unbelievable to some
- Too many characters to keep track of for some
- Some felt it didn't live up to the hype of previous books
- Repetitive philosophical themes for some readers
