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Books Like Red Rising
Finished the Red Rising saga and craving more high-stakes action? You're not alone. The series' blend of dystopian science fiction, brutal social hierarchies, and epic space opera has created legions of loyal fans. If you liked red rising for its zero-to-hero story and intense political maneuvering, this curated list is for you. We've gathered novels like red rising that deliver on thrilling combat, complex world-building, and characters who will fight to break their chains—or die trying. Curated by the VoxBrief team.
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The Four Agreements
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Can't Hurt Me
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48 Laws of Power
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The Psychology of Money
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The 5AM Club
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Think and Grow Rich
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Mindset
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The Magic of Thinking Big
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The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success
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The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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The Happiness Advantage
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The Slight Edge
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The Law of Success
Frequently Asked Questions
If you love the sci-fi setting and military academy, try *Ender's Game* or *Iron Prince*. For more dystopian rebellion, *The Hunger Games* or *Wool* are great choices. For a fantasy take on similar themes of hierarchy and rebellion, check out *The Will of the Many*.
Many fans consider James Islington's *The Will of the Many* to be extremely similar. It features a Roman-inspired hierarchy, a protagonist with a secret identity infiltrating an elite academy, and a system powered by the life force of the oppressed, making it a perfect follow-up.
Absolutely. While some recommendations are YA, many are firmly for adults. *Dune* by Frank Herbert, *The Poppy War* by R.F. Kuang, and *The Expanse* series by James S.A. Corey all offer mature themes of political intrigue, war, and societal collapse.