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Truth Exposed In Red Rising By Pierce Brown

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This science fiction novel, Red Rising, by Pierce Brown, is one of those books you just can't put down. The story takes place on the planet of Mars where the Reds, (on Mars, they are all split into different colors or groups based on social class), are below the surface in tunnels trying to release helium-3 so that the Golds, (which are the highest color/group) can survive on Mars surface. Darrow, who is a Red, is a a young boy who is already married by the age of 15 to a young girl named Eo. They live together with Darrow's Mother and siblings. He works deep in the tunnels, risking his life everyday, coming home with bruises and scars each time. They are very poor, but still continue to dance and be happy. As Darrow faces a tragedy, he is
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