Red Rising Book Series -

To infiltrate and destroy the Golds from within, Darrow undergoes a brutal, body-altering carving to become a Gold. He is then sent to , a deadly, hunger-games-style academy where Gold teenagers fight for dominance. Here, Darrow forges alliances (most notably with the brilliant but tortured Cassius and the savage, loyal Sevro ) and earns the name "The Reaper." He emerges as a warlord, ready to tear down society. Book 2: Golden Son (2015) – The War Begins Darrow, now a celebrated Gold officer, returns to high society. He must navigate the treacherous political game of the Gold houses, maintain his false identity, and serve his ruthless patron, ArchGovernor Nero . A pivotal duel with Cassius (after his secret is nearly exposed) leads to a massive, solar-system-wide civil war.