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Morning Star

Morning Star

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$20.89at alibrisObserved at 2:25 PM

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Our take on the Morning Star

Morning Star is the third book in Pierce Brown's Red Rising saga, a science-fiction series about a low-born miner leading a rebellion against a color-coded ruling class. This hardcover is the Del Rey first edition, released in January 2016. At $20.89 at Alibris as of November 7, 2026, the new hardcover sits near the top of its recent range; four stores list it new.

Best forReaders who finished Red Rising and Golden SonFans of fast-paced military science fictionCollectors who want the hardcover first editionGift buyers for a series reader
Pros
  • Closes the original Red Rising trilogy with a full-scale war arc
  • Darrow's story pays off threads from the first two books
  • Hardcover first edition from Del Rey, 2016
  • Strong pacing across multiple battlefronts
Cons
  • Not a starting point; the first two books are required
  • Hardcover new copies cost more than paperback or ebook
  • Some readers find the middle section slow before the finale

Morning Star prices at every store

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    $20.89Observed at 2:25 PM
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  • TargetNew

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    $27.00+ $5.99 shippingObserved at 2:25 PM
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    $27.00+ $6.99 shippingObserved at 2:25 PM
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  • BooksamillionNew

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    $31.00+ $7.98 shippingObserved at 2:25 PM
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Morning Star price history

Lowest price we've seen: $20.89 on Nov 7 at alibris. Tracked across 4 stores since Nov 7.

What reviewers say

Readers of the trilogy generally rate Morning Star as a strong, satisfying close to Darrow's original arc. The main complaints are pacing in the middle and the need to have read the earlier books.

What people mention
  • PacingMixedReaders say the opening and finale move fast but the middle sags.
  • Series continuityCriticisedOwners note it assumes full knowledge of Red Rising and Golden Son.
  • PayoffPraisedFans praise how threads from the earlier books resolve.
  • ActionPraisedBattle scenes are called cinematic and easy to follow.

Specifications

Format
HardcoverSource
Language
EnglishSource
Release Year
2016Source
Publisher
Del Rey BooksSource
Genre

Questions and answers

Do I need to read the first two books?
Yes. Morning Star picks up directly after Golden Son and assumes you know the characters and factions. Start with Red Rising.
Is this the end of the series?
It ends the original trilogy. Brown later continued the world with Iron Gold and later books.
Is $20.89 a good price for the hardcover?
It is near the top of the recent range for a new copy. Paperbacks and used copies usually cost less if you do not need the hardcover.
What edition is this?
The Del Rey hardcover first edition, English, released in January 2016.
How long is the book?
It runs roughly 500 pages in hardcover, similar in length to Golden Son.
Where is the Morning Star cheapest?
At alibris, for $20.89, 23% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Morning Star?
4 stores we checked sell it, including alibris, Walmart, Target, Booksamillion.

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Science Fiction & FantasySource
Release Date
2016-01Source