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Sci Fi Section Ep 14: Golden Son Chapters 40-45

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Show Notes

We are diving deep into Pierce Brown’s world of the Red Rising saga. Join us for Chapters 40-45 of book 2, Golden Son. Darrow and most of the team somehow survive the Bellona trap. Mostly because Darrow unleashes Ragnar and gives him a razar. In an insane effort to catch the Soverign, Darrow backs himself into a corner. Only the shocking reveal of the TRUE Ares can save him. Darrow and Mustang make it instagram official. And the Jackal gets attacked by the Sons.

Chapters:

0:00 - Intro

1:26 - Chapter 40 Mud

11:28 - Chapter 41 Achilles

21:05 - Chapter 42 Death of a Gold

33:10 - Chapter 43 The Sea

40:29 - Chapter 44 The Poet

49:05 - Chapter 45 Gifts

55:11 - The Honors

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