6: Red Rising - This Better Be Worth It

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In this book-focused bonus episode, we talk about Red Rising by Pierce Brown.Paula is about 85% through the first book and not fully convinced yet. We discuss pacing, the Institute, Darrow’s arc, Sevro and the Howlers, and whether the buildup feels intentional or frustrating.Is the ending strong enough to justify the slow burn? And does the series get better from here?We’ll revisit final ratings in the next episodes.

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