Audiobook series

Red Rising: Audiobooks in Order

by Pierce Brown

Pierce Brown’s Red Rising saga has become a modern touchstone for listeners who like their fantasy fierce, political and unashamedly epic. The spotlight here falls on Morning Star, the third volume, which brings the original arc to a thunderous close. With a 4.7 star average from 418 listeners, it is the kind of instalment that repays everything you have invested in the earlier books.
  • 4 audiobooks
  • 91 hours of listening
  • 4.6/5 average (58,782 ratings)
  • narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds
  • Fantasy

The Red Rising audiobooks in order

Series at a glance

#TitleLengthRating
1 Red Rising 16 hours and 12 minutes 4.5/5 (104)
2 Golden Son 19 hours and 3 minutes 4.7/5 (73)
3 Morning Star 21 hours and 50 minutes 4.7/5 (58,578)
5 Dark Age 33 hours and 58 minutes 4.7/5 (27)

Why listen to Red Rising?

Morning Star runs to 17 hours and 20 minutes, and in audio that scale works for the story rather than against it. Pierre-Henri Prunel narrates, keeping the momentum taut through the big set pieces and the quieter moments of doubt, so the long runtime never slides into background noise.A word on where to begin: this is the third volume, and the payoff lands hardest if you arrive having followed the arc from the start. Newcomers should seek out the series opener first; returning listeners can dive straight in.It suits commuters who want a serial to live inside for weeks, and anyone who prefers epics performed with conviction rather than politely read aloud.

Clara’s verdict

Clara Whitmore

4.5/5

I approached Morning Star wondering whether a series finale could hold up under this much expectation, and the numbers suggest it does: a 4.7 average across 418 ratings is remarkable for a third instalment, where scores usually drift downwards. The audio edition carries more than seventeen hours without losing its nerve. My one caveat is the commitment it demands, because this volume only makes sense as a destination rather than an entry point. For invested listeners, it is a deeply satisfying close.

Clara Whitmore, Founder & Literary Critic

Frequently asked questions

How many audiobooks are in the Red Rising series?

Our catalogue lists 4 Red Rising audiobooks, adding up to around 91 hours of listening.

Which Red Rising audiobook should I start with?

Listeners rate Golden Son highest (4.7/5 across 73 ratings), but reading order usually starts with book 1.

Who narrates the Red Rising audiobooks?

Most of the series is narrated by Tim Gerard Reynolds.

Are the Red Rising audiobooks worth listening to?

Across the series, listeners average 4.6/5 from 58,782 ratings on Audible and Amazon.

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