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midwesternbookrecs

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Iron Gold (Red Rising Saga, #4)
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    So I’m finally almost done with crown of midnight, but before I finish it I need some help on deciding what to read next. Some people recommend I read the assassin’s blade next and then heir of fire after. Some recommended that I read heir of fire first, then the assassin’s blade. I’m not sure which one I should do. Could any of you help me decide??

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  • Iron Gold (Red Rising Saga, #4)
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    What i love about getting these new POVs, is yes - new characters, but i love seeing the many different sides of this war. Those that still support the Rising, those on the opposite side, and those in between. It's such a good way to give depth to how massive this war is

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  • This Story Might Save Your Life: A Novel
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    Aug 07, 2026
    This Story Might Save Your Life: A Novel
    3.5
    Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 3.5Plot: 3.5Audiobook: 4.0
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    I definitely had way more fun listening to this book than I think I would have reading it. Due to the podcast setting (and Julia Whelan's narration #myqueen) the audiobook was a really fun time. At times, the pacing seemed a little off...every time we'd get some momentum in one POV we'd switch to the other POV which kinda made both POVs a little annoying. The main plot was a little predictable and basic but it was fun piecing everything together with the two leads. For a quick thriller listen, I'd definitely give this a shot!

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