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Fourth Wing (Standard Edition) (The Empyrean, 1)

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A 1 New York Times bestseller • TV series in development at MGM Amazon Studios with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society • Amazon Best Books of the Year, 4 • Apple Best Books of the Year 2023 • Barnes & Noble Best Fantasy Book of 2023 • NPR “Books We Love” 2023 • Audible Best Books of 2023 • Hudson Book of the Year • Google Play Best Books of 2023 • Indigo Best Books of 2023 • Waterstones Book of the Year finalist • Goodreads Choice Award Winner • Newsweek Staffers’ Favorite Books of 2023 • Paste Magazine's Best Books of 2023 "Suspenseful, sexy, and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros' Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure- filled fantasy." ―Booklist, starred review "Fourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end... A fantasy like you've never read before." ―1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from 1 New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general―also known as her tough-as-talons mother―has ordered Violet to join the hundreds of candidates striving to become the elite of Navarre: dragon riders. But when you’re smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away...because dragons don’t bond to “fragile” humans. They incinerate them. With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, most would kill Violet to better their own chances of success. The rest would kill her just for being her mother’s daughter―like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant. She’ll need every edge her wits can give her just to see the next sunrise. Yet, with every day that passes, the war outside grows more deadly, the kingdom's protective wards are failing, and the death toll continues to rise. Even worse, Violet begins to suspect leadership is hiding a terrible secret. Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda―because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die. The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order. Reading Order: Book 1 Fourth Wing Book 2 Iron Flame Book 3 Onyx Storm Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Entangled Red Tower Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 2, 2023


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 528 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1649374046


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 42


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.61 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.4 x 1.6 x 9.3 inches


Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Empyrean


Best Sellers Rank: #1,318 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Epic Fantasy (Books) #16 in Romantic Fantasy (Books) #42 in Sword & Sorcery Fantasy (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Great Book!
This book completely pulled me in from the very first chapter—I couldn’t put it down! The world-building is rich and exciting, the characters are layered and relatable, and the storyline keeps you hooked with nonstop action, romance, and emotion. I loved how the mix of fantasy and romance felt perfectly balanced, and it had me turning pages late into the night. If you’re looking for a gripping read that combines dragons, danger, and heart, Fourth Wing is absolutely worth it. Can't wait to read the next book! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2025 by Jessica Paey

  • Perfect romantasy for dragon lovers!
An extraordinary ride full of dragons, danger, shadow daddy enemies to lovers, friendship, lies and deception, and so much more! I absolutely loved this one so much!! I was interested and entertained the entire time! The danger, fear, friendship, love, tension, all of it! The characters were also so amazingly written! The plot was incredible and had its own uniqueness and the ending had me on my toes ready to dive until the next book! The plot: I thought it was so interesting that the main characters were studying at a war college that they could literally die during. Like what?! They had all these challenges they had to complete or lose their lives and not only did they have that danger they also had to watch out for fellow schoolmates who might off them. But it kept me on my toes nervous for Violet and all her friends and classmates. And we can't forget about the dragons and the huge role that they play in the story and plot. I love a plot where dragons are an integral part of the story! Violet: I loved her character! I loved seeing her growth throughout the book. I loved how she proved that she wasn't some fragile girl and she could and would find a way to hold her own. And I loved that her friends stood by her and helped her as well. I think she was a very well-rounded character. She loves her family and friends dearly, she's kind but can be ruthless at times when need be, and she's incredibly smart and witty. I loved her banter with Xaden and the fact that she didn't step down. Overall, great character! Xaden: Oh, the shadow daddy of all shadow daddies! I totally get all the hype for him now! Oh my did I love and enjoy his character. His wit, his banter, his sexiness, his teasing, his fierceness, and everything in between. He's everything you want to see in a MMC. I loved his nickname "Violence" for Violet. I also can't wait to see more of his growth to come and everything else he has up his sleeve! Violet's friends: I loved and adored Violet's friends they each had their quirks and were so loyal and loving to her. I'm still heartbroken over a certain someone IYKYK. I think they all played a great part in the storyline and her development. I'm excited to see what comes next for them, hopefully, it's some good. Dragons: I loved the various dragons and how there were different species per day with different colors, tails, traits, etc. I loved that we got to know what they were thinking and saying. I thought that was really cool and unique. I hope we get more of them in the next one! Romance and spice: Man should this book write notes on how to do an enemies to lovers with witty banter and tension amazingly. There was tension, build-up, banter, and so much more. And man did it get steamy and spicy in this one! The detail was to die for. Loved the MMC and FMC's romance with a passion! Tropes: • Dragons • War college • Shadow daddy • Enemies to Lovers • You can talk in my head • Tension and witty banter • You 💀, I 💀 • Spicy • Grief ... And more! Check trigger warnings! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2025 by Hallie

  • Fourth Wing
Amazing book. I am completely obsessed. It starts off a bit slow, but only because the author is providing context, world-building, and is giving a backstory on the main characters, which I appreciated. I love the idea of a magical war college and dragon riders. I love that gryphons and wyverns are also part of the list of magical creatures. While some of the magical concepts in this book may sound familiar if you read a lot of fantasy novels like I do, this plot and these characters are completely different from anything I've ever read before. I really like that the author wrote a female main character who is intelligent, isn't a damsel in distress, and has a good sense of sarcasm! And the romance in this book... whew. Don't even get me started. All I can say is... wow! Very well-written. I don't want to give any spoilers, so you'll just have to read it for yourself. 🥵 I also really enjoyed the plot twists toward the end of the book. I definitely did not see some of it coming, and now I'm really looking forward to reading Iron Flame and Onyx Storm even more! If you like Harry Potter and Hunger Games, and also like a spicy read, you will thoroughly enjoy Fourth Wing. Rebecca Yarros' writing is really great. She will be one of my "automatic-buy" authors from now on. 🤩 Overall rating : 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Spice rating: 5/5 🌶🌶🌶🌶🌶 ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2025 by Chelsey

  • HOLY MOLY!!!!
I don't know why I have not read this book sooner! I couldn't put this book down. Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing is a blistering blend of fantasy, romance, and military drama set in a brutal dragon-rider academy where survival is anything but guaranteed. With a gripping plot and a fiercely compelling protagonist, the novel delivers high-stakes tension and emotional depth in equal measure. Yarros excels at pacing, keeping the pages turning with action-packed trials, cutthroat politics, and a simmering enemies-to-lovers romance with the enigmatic Xaden Riorson. The dragon lore is richly imagined, and the magical bonds between rider and beast add emotional weight and intensity to the narrative. That said, the novel isn’t without its flaws. Some may find the romantic tropes familiar, and a few plot twists stretch believability. But Yarros writes with such conviction and emotional honesty that even the melodrama feels earned. If you love Hunger Games, Eragon, and a good enemies-to-lovers story, this book is for you! It’s a story about power, choice, and the courage to survive in a world that wants you dead. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2025 by Abigail George

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