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The Red Rising series is a highly acclaimed sci-fi saga frequently described as a blend of 'The Hunger Games' and 'Star Trek.' It is widely praised for its relentless pacing, top-tier action sequences, and compelling character development that keeps readers engaged across multiple volumes.
Pros
- Exceptional pacing and 'sick' action scenes
- Captivating first book that hooks readers immediately
- Strong character writing, specifically noted for characters like Mustang
- Excellent entry point for those new to audiobooks
Cons
- Solo narration in later audiobooks can be confusing compared to earlier multi-actor versions
- The narrator may sound 'tired' in some of the later solo recordings
Caveats
- Listeners may prefer the Graphic Audio versions for the later books to better distinguish between characters and locations
Best for
- Fans of fast-paced sci-fi and fantasy
- Readers who enjoyed The Hunger Games, Star Trek, or Dungeon Crawler Carl
- Audiobook enthusiasts looking for high-quality narration
Avoid if
- You prefer 'drier' or more technical, hard sci-fi
- You are sensitive to shifts in audiobook narration styles or solo-narrator clarity
This summary uses balanced time weighting with about a 122-month half-life. The evidence comes from a 12-month window in 2025 with a median source age of approximately 424 days.
Sentiment
22 positive (96%) · 1 mixed (4%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted score: +96% · raw score 96%
What redditors said (10 of 23)
Red Rising series by Pierce Brown. My favorite of all time.
Try the Red Rising series, the first book is very captivating and there are plenty of books to keep him busy for a while.
Red rising series
Dungeon crawler Carl and red rising series out of the 50+ books I read this year
Now that the Graphic Audio versions of these last few books of the series are finally available, it is very refreshing to go back, and re-listen to those chapters where I could have sworn I thought an entirely different character was on a completely different planet, attacking a totally different city.
in Pierce Brown’s Red Rising Series, Tim Reynolds, along with a few other actors reads the original books, but towards the last few books in the series, it is just him, alone. And I felt very confused by his sole interpretation of which character was doing what thing, because he seems as though he might be a little tired in the recording booth.
I came here to recommend the Red Rising series. It seems pretty on brand for what OP mentioned liking.
I also recommend the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown. It's sci-fi with elements of fantasy. Think Hunger Games meets Star Trek.
the narrator is Tim Gerard Reynolds, who also did the Red Rising series.
Parent context: Red Rising series. Reply: This! Sounds exactly what you’re asking for. Dramatized version a bit quicker too.
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