When Is Red God (Red Rising Book 7) Coming Out?
Red God has no release date. Pierce Brown said it will not be out “this summer” (2026) and that he will release it “when it’s ready” (Winter is Coming).
Last checked: · Source: Winter is Coming – Red God not this summer
Latest updates
- Brown: over a thousand pages drafted, planned as the seventh and final book; not coming summer 2026. [source: Winter is Coming – Red God not this summer]
Books in order
| # | Title | US date | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Rising | — | AmazonBookshop |
| 2 | Golden Son | — | AmazonBookshop |
| 3 | Morning Star | — | AmazonBookshop |
| 4 | Iron Gold | — | AmazonBookshop |
| 5 | Dark Age | — | AmazonBookshop |
| 6 | Light Bringer | — | AmazonBookshop |
| 7 | Red God | — | AmazonBookshop |
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What we know about the next book
- Length: Brown describes a roughly 225,000-word manuscript in multiple drafts. [source: Winter is Coming – Red God not this summer]
Rumors (unconfirmed)
- Unconfirmed Retailer '2027' listings are placeholders; no publisher date exists.
FAQ
When is Red God (Red Rising Book 7) coming out?
Red God has no release date. Pierce Brown said it will not be out “this summer” (2026) and that he will release it “when it’s ready” (Winter is Coming).
Is Red Rising finished?
No, the series is ongoing.
What order should I read Red Rising?
In publication order, as listed in the books table on this page.
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