Red Rising by Pierce Brown
✓ Product data checked October 17, 2026
Red Rising is Pierce Brown's debut novel, published by Del Rey. The listing calls it a New York Times bestseller that channels the excitement of The Hunger Games and Ender's Game, and notes that Entertainment Weekly, BuzzFeed and Shelf Awareness named it one of the best books of the year. Amazon files it under war and military action-adventure fiction. It has more than 113,000 reviews at 4.6 on Amazon US, for about $10.
Why it makes a good gift
Best for : A reader who liked The Hunger Games or Ender's Game and wants a fast, dystopian novel
Best occasion : Christmas, a birthday, a stocking
Why it works : The listing itself names the readers it suits, fans of The Hunger Games and Ender's Game, so the recommendation is easy to check against their shelf. More than 113,000 reviews at 4.6 stars make it one of the most reviewed novels in our catalog, at about $10.
Avoid if : They avoid violent dystopian fiction, since Amazon lists it as war and military action-adventure, or they already own it.
For
Him, Her, Teen Boys, Friend
Budget
$ — Budget-friendly
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Red Rising?
Pierce Brown, in his debut novel.
Which books does the listing compare it to?
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins and Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card.
Is it suitable for young readers?
Amazon files it under war and military action-adventure fiction, so check the content before giving it to a younger teen.
