Is Red Rising finished?
Ongoing, slowRed Rising Saga · Pierce Brown
No, one book to go. Six novels are out, through Light Bringer in 2023, and Pierce Brown has a seventh and final book, Red God, still to come. There is no release date yet, and Brown has said it may split into two books.
6
books
427
chapters tracked
2023
latest book
The books, in order
- 1. Red Rising (2014)
- 2. Golden Son (2015)
- 3. Morning Star (2016)
- 4. Iron Gold (2018)
- 5. Dark Age (2019)
- 6. Light Bringer (2023)
Read in publication order, Red Rising through Light Bringer. It is one continuous story, best taken in order.
Where it stands
- Red God is the planned seventh and final book. Pierce Brown has said it is still being written, that it would not arrive by summer 2026 at the earliest, and that it may become two books. Any hard date you see online is unofficial.
Read it without spoilers: set how far you are and every page filters to exactly that point.
Related questions
How many Red Rising books are there?
Six published, with a planned seventh, Red God, to finish the saga.
Is Red Rising finished?
No. Six of a planned seven books are out. The finale, Red God, is still being written.
When is Red God coming out?
There is no confirmed date. Brown has said not before late 2026 at the earliest, and that it may split into two books.
Is it safe to start Red Rising?
Yes, if you do not mind a series with one book left. The story is nearly complete.
Sources
- Pierce Brown on Red God (update)
- Wikipedia: Pierce Brown bibliography
- Without Spoilers: chapter-precise book and chapter counts
Facts last verified July 2026.