Is Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) spicy?

Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) (DA(RS#) has mild spice (1/5)—there are some intimate scenes but they're not the focus.

Does Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) have a happy ending?

Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) (DA(RS#) ends on a cliffhanger—no traditional HEA or HFN. This is part of the Red Rising Saga series, so the story continues in the next book.

What tropes are in Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5)?

Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) (DA(RS#) features several romance tropes including forced proximity, secret relationship.

What are the content warnings for Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5)?

Content warnings for Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) (DA(RS#) include: attempted sexual assault, captivity, death, graphic violence, kidnapping, murder, sexual assault, torture.

Is Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) a standalone or part of a series?

Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) (DA(RS#) is book 5 in the Red Rising Saga series.

Is Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) dual POV?

Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) (DA(RS#) is multi-POV, with more than two character perspectives.

How long is Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5)?

Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) (DA(RS#) is 758 pages, which takes roughly 25 hours to read at an average pace.

What is the mood of Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5)?

Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) (DA(RS#) has a dark, intense, epic, suspenseful, devastating feel to it.

Is Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) on Kindle Unlimited?

No, Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) (DA(RS#) is not currently available on Kindle Unlimited.

What order should I read the Red Rising Saga series?

Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) (DA(RS#) is book 5 in the Red Rising Saga series.

Dark Age (Red Rising Saga, #5) by Pierce Brown | Red Rising Saga #5

At a Glance

Book Details

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Goodreads Rating

4.51 ★

Page Count

758 pages

Published

2019

Primary Genre

Sci-fi

Pairing

POV

Multi-POV

Romance Pacing

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

GraphicAudio (full Cast + SFX)

Narrator

GraphicAudio Full Cast

Narrator Count

Full Cast

Tropes

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Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

darkintenseepicsuspensefuldevastatingbroodinggrittyhaunting

Writing Style

cinematicsharpdramaticimmersive

Story Pacing

fast

Emotional Weight

devastating

Energy Required

high

Vibes

war-torn kingdomno one is safeemotional devastationmorally complexgut punch ending

Characters

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FMC Archetype

MMC Archetype

Relationship Dynamics

Spice Details 🌶️

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Spice Level 1

Spice Style

Getting Steamy

Bringing the Heat

None

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World & Setting

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World Type

space/sci-fi

Primary Setting

war front / rebellionspace station / spaceship / colonybunker / base / compoundunderground / underworld

Fantasy Creatures

humans only

Representation

Reading Context

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Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

winter

When & Where to Read

at night

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Book Details

Goodreads RatingThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.

Page CountHow long the commitment is.

PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.

Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?

PairingWho's falling in love? The gender makeup of your main romance. Helps you find your specific flavor of love story.

POVWhose head are you in? First person = deep in the feels. Third = watching from above. Dual = emotional whiplash (affectionate).

Romance PacingHow long until they kiss? Slow burn = 300 pages of tension. Insta-love = page 12 and it's already chaos.

AudiobookCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.

AvailableCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.

FormatHow fancy is the audio? Standard = one narrator. Full cast = theater kids went off. GraphicAudio = a MoViE iN yOuR mInD.

NarratorThe voice in your ears.

Narrator Count

TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.

Mood & Vibe

MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.

Writing StyleHow the author writes - prose style, dialogue approach, and narrative voice. This is about craft and delivery, not emotional effect.

Story PacingDoes the story sprint or saunter? Fast = you'll miss sleep. Slow = you'll savor every word. Medium = balanced chaos.

Emotional WeightHow much are you gonna cry? Light = fun feels. Moderate = real stakes. Heavy = bring tissues. Devastating = call your therapist.

Energy RequiredCan you read this on a Tuesday after work, or do you need a full Saturday and three cups of coffee? Low/Medium/High.

VibesOne perfect sentence that captures the essence. Like: 'Fae politics meets forbidden romance with zero chill.'

Characters

FMC ArchetypeWho is she? The female main character's core identity/role. Assassin? Healer? General Badass?

MMC ArchetypeWho is he? The male main character's core identity/role. Your exact flavor of book boyfriend.

Relationship DynamicsThe interpersonal dynamic between the main characters. How do they relate to each other? This is about character energy and connection style, not plot situations.

Spice Details 🌶️

Spice StyleNot just how much spice, but what kind. Emotional intimacy? Explicit but vanilla? Plot-driven heat? Know your flavor.

Getting SteamyGentle kinks. Fun but nothing too crazy. The appetizer, so to speak.

Bringing the HeatFor those who know exactly what they came for. This is where you find your exact brand of chaos. The good stuff.

⚠️ Content Warnings

World & Setting

World TypeWhat kind of world are you stepping into? High fantasy = full secondary world. Urban fantasy = magic in modern cities. Portal = starts here, goes there.

Primary SettingWhere does the story physically take place? Court intrigue = palace. Dark academia = campus. Cozy witch vibes = small town. This is about location, not world rules.

Fantasy CreaturesWhat supernatural beings populate this world? Fae courts, vampire covens, dragon riders, or just regular humans doing their best.

RepresentationIdentity representation in the book. LGBTQ+, race/ethnicity, disability, neurodivergence, body type, age and more.

Reading Context

Emotional PayoffWhat you get for showing up. The catharsis, the growth, the 'I'm a different person now' moment. This is why the hard books are worth it.

Best Time of YearSeasonal mood rings for books. Summer romance reads different than winter gothic.

When & Where to ReadContext matters. Some books are Beach Trip energy, others are 3am Bedtime spiral-reads. Trust.

Red Rising Saga

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Published

Primary Genre

Pairing

POV

Romance Pacing

Audiobook

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Format

Narrator

Tropes

Mood

Writing Style

Story Pacing

Emotional Weight

Energy Required

Vibes

FMC Archetype

MMC Archetype

Relationship Dynamics

Spice Style

Getting Steamy

Bringing the Heat

World Type

Primary Setting

Fantasy Creatures

Representation

Emotional Payoff

Best Time of Year

When & Where to Read