Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
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What is the Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros?
Fourth Wing is the first installment of Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean fantasy series, following Violet Sorrengail as she enters Basgiath War College to train as a dragon rider despite being seemingly unsuited for the brutal physical demands. Yarros blends dragon-bonding world building with a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance and genuine life-or-death military academy stakes that drove the book to the top of bestseller lists globally. The intense pacing, complex characters, and world-ending stakes make it nearly impossible to put down.
What are the pros?
- Dragon-rider world building is richly detailed and immersive
- Slow-burn romance with genuine tension that pays off satisfyingly
- Fast pacing keeps pages turning through every chapter
What are the cons?
- Cliffhanger ending requires committing to the full series
- Some fantasy readers find the romance elements too prominent