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Sons of Ares in the Red Rising Graphic Novels series by author Pierce Brown is a prequel story that delves into the life of Fitchner, a character from the original Red Rising trilogy. It explores Fitchner's journey, from his rise to the rank of Peerless Scarred to the formation of the Sons of Ares, a rebellion that shakes his world to its core. The story follows Fitchner's struggles, including his double life on Mars, his forbidden love for a Red slave, and his desperate attempts to save his wife and child. The graphic novel provides answers to unanswered questions from the original novels, shedding light on Fitchner's motivations and the events that shaped him into the character he becomes.
The book is praised for its seamless blend of neoclassical and sci-fi artwork, which vividly brings the world of Red Rising to life. Readers appreciate the extension of the original series through this prequel story, as it fills in gaps in the narrative and provides a deeper understanding of Fitchner's character. Despite some issues with censorship and physical quality, fans of Pierce Brown's writing and the Red Rising series find this graphic novel to be a compelling addition to the saga, offering new perspectives on familiar characters and events.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for Sons of Ares include violence, strong language (censored), and themes of oppression and betrayal.
Has Romance?
The graphic novel contains a moderate level of romance, primarily centered around the forbidden love between Fitchner and his Red wife.
From The Publisher:
The world of Pierce Brown's Red Rising expands further in the next installment of the Sons of Ares storyline.
Fitchner's quest for revenge continues as he and the other Sons of Ares seek out the Golds who have wronged his family. But actions come with repercussions and an elaborate game of cat and mouse is on. A battle of Gold versus Gold erupts further into more than acts of vengeance and becomes the seeds of a revolution.
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