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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."―Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author
Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from USA Today 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.
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| Book 1 of 3 | The Empyrean |
| Listening Length | 22 hours and 2 minutes |
| Author | Rebecca Yarros |
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| Publication date | May 2, 2023 |
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- 5 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Totally Captivating!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2024Format: KindleWow! It has been a LONG time since I have actually felt tension while reading a book. I can read the biggest action scenes at the end of various books and the majority of the time they just don't affect me at all - because I don't care that much about the characters. But THIS - this was different. I felt the tension. And it was real. Plus the author is very willing to kill characters so there is some uncertainty there as well. And the battle at the end of this most excellent book - it was hot and raging. Plus the enemy leaked danger as well. True menace. Very rarely does some enemy in a book impress me at all but this one most certainly did.. Right from the description I just KNEW there was something different about these mages called venin. They seemed impressive too. And very memorable. I wanted to draw them based off of the description. Very rarely do I get that urge.
But what a battle at the end! It was touch and go. What would happen? Would the heroes win or lose? I didn't know. And I felt concern.
This book has made me feel things. Earlier it had made me cry - tears of joy.
And the book has surprised me too. The plot twists! I guess I should have seen it coming but I didn't so I was quite surprised. But it certainly makes the story way more interesting! And I am certainly eager to read the sequel too! This is a massive book and worth reading every word! And rarely do I feel that way. But its exciting and the characters face so many challenges. And there is death too. In fact there is a lot of death in here. Its a very violent world, a tough world of dragons and griffins and things that are supposed to be only legends to scare kids to eat their vegetables...
But what I love the most in here in the main character Violet. She has a connective tissue disorder. I have one too (its called Ehlers Danlos Syndrome - EDS - and I am pretty confident that Violet actually has EDS). I have never run across a character in a book before that has EDS. And certainly not one that is bold enough to be in a fantasy world where she rides a dragon. How cool is that? So yes I certainly can relate to her very well! And so much of the stuff in here is quite accurate too. Exercise is the best way to protect the joints (and personally I find diet matters a ton too). And yes it certainly can make many things way harder. The joints are all wonky and they naturally hyper-extend so doing things - even just balancing - is way harder. But riding a dragon!!! I remember when I was much younger I used to read this other very popular fantasy series that included dragons and I used to try to imagine what it would be like to ride a dragon. Of course I never thought about the issues of staying ON said dragon... But since I ride horses these days I have a better idea of some of the issues. But wow this book is totally AMAZING! it totally captivated my attention. The first evening I started it I got 50% through. And I certainly would have powered through the second half yesterday but unfortunately I have packing to do as I am moving at the end of the month.
If I could I would rate it 6 stars!
The characters are just so real. And they go through character arcs too. They change. They face obstacles and have to find solutions. And there is certainly a bit of romance in here too. The story moved so smoothly. Never a dull moment at all. None. And I just loved the first person writing in here from Violet's viewpoint.
But the story is about a young woman named Violet who has been forced by her very powerful mother to become a dragon rider. That is a warrior. But her body is weak and ill suited for it. So she was training to be a scribe (but all of that writing would be a huge strain on her too - in fact I cannot write very long at all by hand anymore without pain + numbness going down my arm and I get horrid shoulder pain) but that changed - she had to go be a dragon rider or die trying. But its not that easy in fact its very dangerous. Most people who try to become a rider end up dead. And you can be killed by your own classmates! Yes, its a very brutal school. And after all of these difficult obstacles - which Violet is ill suited to pass - she has to hope that a dragon will pick her. But what dragon will pick someone with a body that doesn't work right due to genetic mutations?
And all of that is near the beginning of the book! For a huge mysterious and dangerous problem is brewing in the Kingdom! And poor Violet will run smack into it - err - fly into it. If she can stay on the dragon that is...
You definitely should read this!
- 5 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
absolutely riveting journey!
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2026Format: KindleThis is some of the best writing I’ve read in a long time. The details building the story, the environment, the depths of the characters, our heroine and her resolve are just some of why this makes it such a great book. I am so excited that this is a series and not just a one-off. Can’t wait for the next.
- 5 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
So Much Cringe, But High Entertainment Value
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024Format: Hardcover"You turned oranges into a weapon, Violence?" - Xaden Riorson
High fantasy, dragons, and an enemies-to-lovers romance in a world wrought with war? YES PLEASE! Okay, let's start at the beginning, the part before I even start reading the book. Fourth Wing is everywhere: Bookstagram, BookTok, everyone and their mother AND brother have read Fourth Wing. I was interested. I had been putting it off for fear that it would disappoint. Well...when I started reading, I was thinking "Yeah, a nice new young adult fantasy with dragons. I hope it's as good as Eragon!" Yes, I know I know...I found out very quickly that this is an adult fantasy and definitely NOT young adult. I could tell by the type font and layout, as if the sexuaI innuendos weren't enough right from the get-go! And man...were some of then so cringy. What force on this planet made me even think it was young adult?!
Some of the innuendos and just the bickering, bantering type of dialogue was so cringy and awful that I had to read parts aloud to my husband for a serious laugh. It was like twelve-year-olds who have heard about $ex but haven't experienced it trying to talk about it. It was awful. Cringy. So terrible that I was affronted that I was still enjoying the book! One of the lines I remember most was something like "I want to climb him like a tree." Okay. I get what she means...but if you picture that particular simile...what DOES that even mean? There were better choices out there than...a tree...🤦♀️
Cringe aspect incoming: While I love a good enemies-to-lovers trope, in fact one of my favorites, the way this was set up made the characters feel flatter than paper. We have our main character, Violet, whose small size is constantly emphasized for a good portion of the novel. Yes, thank you for telling us for the FORTIETH TIME that she is small and petite. Point taken. Cool. She is also warned early on about the traitor son, Xaden Riorson, who from the moment he sees her, emphasizes his need to kill her. Except...every time he has the chance, there's some dumb excuse as to why he didn't. And then all of a sudden, he's saving her from death MUTIPLE times, and then they are kissing. ⚔️ This is all well and good, or would be, IF there was more to the enemy aspect. There should have been more time taken to explore Xaden's own hatred of Violet, and vice-versa.
At least it gets better. After about halfway through the book (roughly page 250), the cringe isn't there anymore. It's like the author became a better writer AS she was writing. The (human) characters finally started getting some dimension to them, and the cringe-worthy dialogue (with one exception about measuring size, though it's placement wasn't too bad) was no longer present. We finally get a little bit of Xaden's hatred-turned-passion toward Violet, but still not enough to see why he would want to kill Violet, as opposed to attempting to kill her mother, the main responsible party for his misery, instead. I know there will be more books to explore this later, but to make the true enemies-to-lovers feel, and for it to feel genuine, there should have been a bit more from the start.
What truly makes this book shine is the dragons. Absolutely everything about the dragons. The series is named after their mysterious governing council (or what it is perceived as, though may be something else entirely), the Empyrean. The dragons are intriguing characters who all deserve more page time, especially Andarna and Sgaeyl, as well as the secondary characters dragons, which we don't get to see a whole lot of. With the dragons having their own governing system and being respected as the highest of beings, they certainly deserved more. The dragons also channel magic into their riders, and each rider manifests their own unique power based on their inner self. The magic system is enjoyable and works well for this world.
There are two parts about the book that absolutely make it phenomenal: Threshing, and the last 50 pages of the novel.
Threshing is the day when riders get to go out into the field and try to bond with a dragon. The dragon must pick the rider, of course, and not the other way around. No spoilers, but this scene comes somewhere between pages 120-180ish and is the part of the novel that truly had me hooked. I couldn't put it down!
The last 50 pages of the novel are the exciting battle one waits for in this kind of book. Once again, no spoilers, but with references throughout and the multiple reveals during this stretch of reading make for an action-packed cliffhanger ending making the reader itch for more. I don't even know where this story will go from here. I know whatever happens, I'll be along for the ride and I know I'll have my wildest imaginings blown out of the water.
Final consensus: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💎
Why? Overall, the entertainment value of this novel has great sway in my final rating. Despite complaining about cringey aspects, they offered great laugh-out-loud moments. Despite the flat characters at first, they definitely fill out a bit more later, and the thing is, one can't hate on that. It's only the beginning of the story (my understanding at the time of this blog post is that it is planned as a five book series). That dragons truly make this book phenomenal, and everything about the last 50 pages really brought this novel to become something more, to put forward the promise to an exciting war story with its fair share of romance...and loss. Yes...I even teared up a bit at one part. No matter what anyone tells you about the book, its entertainment value makes for a FIVE STAR DIAMOND of a novel... i.e. a MUST READ for all fantasy lovers and seekers of a top-tier book with dragons.
- 5 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Ohh wow, I love this so much
Reviewed in the United States on January 25, 2026Fourth Wing completely lived up to the hype for me. From the moment I stepped into this world, I was pulled into a story filled with high stakes, emotional depth, and constant tension.
Violet is a compelling main character — underestimated, resilient, and quietly fierce. Her growth feels earned, and the relationships she forms (romantic and otherwise) add depth without overshadowing the plot. The dragons are fully realized characters, not just background elements, which elevates the entire story.
I read along while listening to the dynamic audiobook, and the experience was phenomenal. The full cast and sound design made the action more immersive and the emotional moments hit harder.
This is fantasy romance that balances plot, character, and intensity beautifully. By the end, I was fully invested and immediately wanted more.
•Characters: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
•Plot: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
•Writing Style: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
•World Building: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
•Pacing: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
•Structure: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
•Resolution: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
•Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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- 4 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Good
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2025Format: KindleI was very late to the Fourth Wing world, but I have to admit that the book is actually very good.
It tells the story of Violet, a young woman forced into becoming a dragon rider by her mother, a general in the dragon riding forces.
Violet is not particularly suited to riding. She has a connective tissue disorder (presumably like that of the author), which results in her being particularly susceptible to dislocated and broken bones. Its a condition that makes her job that much harder, and the riders have a very dangerous job to begin with.
Violet is intelligent and persistent, with a devious way of thinking. They're traits that hold her in good stead, particularly since she's a target in the college— her mother was responsible for the death of a number of parents of the students in addition to Violet’s apparent weakness.
The story takes us through Violet's first year, introduces us to some of the dragons, as well as their riders. There is quite a bit of death, since this is a war college, and dragons are not pets; and I highly recommend reading the last few chapters when you are not around others, with a handkerchief in hand!
There is also a romance, which generates a lot of steam— not unusual in romantasy and fantasy romance (this is the latter), but if you're looking for a clean book, this is NOT it.
The characters are somewhat slowly introduced, and in a way, we get to know them the same way Violet does. While we know very little about Violet prior to Basgiath War College, we come to know her as she discovers her new identity as a Rider, and considering how much Violet believes she has changed, it makes sense that we only learn about that aspect of her.
This was an enjoyable (and yes, lengthy) read, set in a fantastically realised world, and with several of my favourite tropes (which in the attempt to not spoil everything I won’t be sharing). I loved the dragons, who are absolutely my favourite characters, and enjoyed the careful description of Violet’s world.
Does this book live up to the hype? Yes, I think so. It became popular because it *is* an engaging read, and has some truly gripping moments. Is it the kind of book you want to reread? I think so, especially since the series is not yet finished, and some of the hidden meanings may be much more easily understood in rereading.
Ultimately, this is a very good contemporary fantasy, with the traditional elements that high fantasy lovers will enjoy. It’s not for those who want a calmer story, but if you enjoy tension, action, and a steamy romance, then this is an excellent choice for you.
- 5 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Would be a perfect 10 if not for the repetition
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2025For starters just the look of the book itself is gorgeous. This is hands-down the prettiest book I have on my bookshelf and I will be getting the rest of the series in the same design as they continue to come out.
The actual story itself, is by far one of the best fantasy stories I have ever read. And I am a huge snob for stories. If I read something and do not like it, I will simply put the book down and just throw it away or donate it. This one however I was not able to put down. I read the sample online before I ordered it, and read it all over again as soon as the book came in instead of skipping over what i already read because it was simply that good.
From cover to cover is nothing but cliffhangers or jaw dropping moments that make you want to read chapter after chapter until it’s finished. The only critique I would give making the story a 4 out of 5 would simply be all the romance and intimate scenes between the main characters. This is where the book really drops the ball and almost seems like someone else wrote these scenes rather than the original author. ( with no spoilers ) there are only so many times that someone can call a person; beautiful, gorgeous, sexy, or “worship” a particular muscle or body part before everything starts to get a little old. And every… single… intimate scene plays out exactly like this saying the same things over and over again. They literally take what should be a five page “love scene” and draw it out for a whole chapter obsessing over hair, skin, eye color, etc. to the point where myself and others who have read the books actually started skipping these scenes entirely because they were pointless and annoying.
Aside from that one little annoyance, the story is solid, the fantasy is believable, the dragons feel like real fire breathing dragons with personality and morals, not some cartoony how to train your Dragon or some demonized always evil monster.
I would also definitely recommend even though this series started out for “ young adult “, this is not something that I would ever let an early teenager read between the sex and the violence that takes place throughout this story. Literally nothing gets held back. They actually threw in the sex scenes to try and get out of the young adult category as the series progresses. Coming from someone who is currently halfway through the second book already, I can say that it just gets more and more brutal as you go.
Overall, this is an incredible story with amazing dragons, lovable/enraging characters, great action, well choreographed combat, believable fantasy when it comes to magic and lore, and I would definitely recommend this for anyone over the age of 17. Like I mentioned earlier, the only letdown was the annoyance of the romantic/intimate scenes with its repetition and over obsessive tendencies.
- 5 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
Worth the hype
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2026✨ “A dragon without its rider is a tragedy. A rider without their dragon is dead.”
This book is hyped for a reason.
Fourth Wing is more than just dragons and romance. It is immersive and atmospheric, the kind of high fantasy that feels expansive and addictive without ever becoming overwhelming.
What makes this story stand out to me isn’t just the concept, but the execution. The tension feels intentional. The stakes feel personal. Every element, from the war college setting to the dragon bonds, works together to create something cinematic without feeling forced.
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📖 The Details
⭐ Rating: 5/5
🌶 Spice Level: 3/5
📚 Genre: High Fantasy Romance
🔮 Tropes: Rivalry to lovers, forced proximity, war college, found family, morally grey MMC, dragon riders
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💭 My Reading Experience
What sold me was how immediate everything felt. From the first chapter, survival is never guaranteed, which keeps the pacing sharp and personal.
The worldbuilding unfolds naturally through Violet’s perspective. Because the story is written in first person, information expands as she learns and processes it, keeping the fantasy elements accessible rather than overwhelming.
I was far more emotionally invested than I expected to be. There is a moment in this book that still makes me cry every time I think about it. The attachment to these characters builds steadily, and the found family dynamic adds weight to every challenge they face.
This book balances high tension with emotional connection in a way that made it impossible for me to look away. The final twist completely caught me off guard and subtly reframed the direction of the series in a way I didn’t anticipate.
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🖤 Characters
Violet
Her strength will always be her mind over her body. She is physically fragile and constantly forced to work harder to compensate for that. Watching her push through limitations instead of pretending they do not exist made her feel incredibly relatable.
She can also be frustrating at times. For someone so intelligent, she occasionally makes decisions that feel naive. But because the story is entirely from her perspective, our understanding is limited to how she processes information in real time. That makes her feel human rather than flawless.
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“But I will not run. I wouldn’t be standing here if I’d quit every time something seemed impossible to overcome. I will not die today.”
Xaden
Controlled. Intense. Morally grey.
The tension between him and Violet builds through rivalry and reluctant respect rather than true hatred. It isn’t a classic enemies-to-lovers arc, but the slow progression makes their relationship feel earned.
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“I would rather lose this entire war than live without you, and if that means I have to prove myself over and over, then I’ll do it. You gave me your heart, and I’m keeping it.”
The Dragons
The dragons elevate the entire story. Their bonds feel layered and meaningful, and the subtle hints woven into those early interactions suggest larger forces at play.
The mating bond dynamic also adds emotional and political complexity to the world, and their banter throughout the story had me laughing.
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“I’m just… not as strong as other riders.”
“I know exactly who and what you are, Violet Sorrengail.”
“Should I get the wing leader?”
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💖 What Worked For Me
• The immersive academic war college atmosphere
• Dragon bonding and lore
• The steady build of emotional attachment
• Morally grey romantic tension
• High stakes that feel personal
• The final twist that subtly reframed the direction of the series
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⚡ What Didn’t Fully Work For Me
• I would have loved a more intense true enemies-to-lovers arc
• Violet’s occasional frustrating decision making
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✨ Final Thoughts
If you want high fantasy that balances deadly training and trials, dragon lore, tension-filled romance, and a heroine who earns her place through determination and strategy, this delivers.
Violet and Xaden are one of my top book couples.
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“It’s been my honor.”
- 5 out of 5 starsVerified Purchase
I can’t believe I waited so long to read this epic book
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2023Format: HardcoverGuys. I’m not lying here: 2023 is MY YEAR for reading. I cannot tell you how many books I’ve read that have been so astonishingly beautiful and amazing and overall top tier. This novel is no exception.
Coming into this book, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The only other book I’ve read by Rebecca Yarros is The Things We Leave Unfinished. Also amazing, but if you’ve read it you know it’s on a completely different playing field than this book. I mean, Fourth Wing is on a different world and isn’t a historical romance novel. It is epic, though, and I’m not using that word lightly.
Fourth Wing is a fantasy novel set in the world of Navarre where dragons, griffins, and magic are real. If you’ve followed a majority of my reviews on my blog, you know that I hardly ever review fantasy novels. I honestly think the only other fantasy novel I’ve reviewed was The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, which honestly was a real world fantasy, so wasn’t that far outside of my realm. With that being said, this book is outside of my typical comfort zone but holy hell did I love it. Now I’m thinking I’ve been missing out on all of these amazing fantasy novels and I might just go on a binge.
So, what exactly did I like about this novel? Everything. But to break it down: the world building that went into writing this is absolutely insane and makes it an amazing read in itself; the characters that don’t necessarily make you think “oh this again” with the main heroine; the unbeatable plot; and the beautiful, comical writing style that Rebecca Yarros demonstrates.
The world building speaks for itself, but the characters that don’t follow typical patterns particularly made me like this novel. For instance, our main heroine, Violet, is way weaker than other riders. She doesn’t fit the mould. While this is typical for our main character, what follows isn’t. Instead of her beating all odds and becoming the strongest rider of all, she basically just… adjusts. She has to do things differently and doesn’t just become a natural born rider. It’s amazing and you’ll know what I’m talking about if you’ve read the book.
The plot is just like what I said: unbeatable. You have foreshadowing, a romantic subplot, tension and high stakes throughout the entire novel, and man is it satisfying. I’m not sure how long this series is going to be, but I am here for it.
Lastly, Rebecca Yarros’ writing style in this novel is nothing short of spectacular. You get epic battle scenes, romantic moments that play with your heart, and comical snips that make you laugh out loud. It really does have everything and I was thoroughly entertained throughout the entire novel.
Overall, this review is huge but I had a lot to say. I honestly can’t even point to something that I disliked about this novel, which just goes to show you how much I loved it and how great I think it is. If you enjoy fantasy novels, you’ll fall in love with this book. If you don’t enjoy fantasy novels? You’ll still fall in love with this book. I’ve already recommended it to my book club, my mom, and my brother. Y’all are welcome.
Favorite quote: “And when others are quick to stand in front of me, Xaden always stands at my side, trusting me to hold my own.”
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Syndi4 out of 5 starsVerified PurchaseGood Condition
Reviewed in Singapore on February 1, 2024Item came in good condition except for the top of the sprayed edges has some flaws.
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Júlia Emerick5 out of 5 starsVerified PurchaseÉ um livro de ler igual cracuda
Reviewed in Brazil on August 2, 2024Para quem ama esse universo de romantasy, Fourth Wing é uma ótima escolha. Superficialmente, é como se a autora pegasse Jogos Vorazes, As Crônicas de Gelo e Fogo, Harry Potter, ACOTAR e batesse em um liquidificador para criar essa obra. Porém, ao nos aprofundarmos na história, esquecemos essa primeira impressão, pois é notável que a Rebecca Yaros sabe escrever uma trama envolvente, que transporta o leitor para aquele universo e consegue fazê-lo sentir o que a personagem sente.
Inicialmente, sobre a trama: Violet Sorrengail é a clássica heroína que se difere dos outros porque nunca quis se encaixar naquele contexto em primeiro lugar. Em uma escola dividida em quatro esquadrões - escribas, infantaria, curandeiros e montadores de dragões -, ela queria se dedicar ao primeiro, mas é forçada a ir para o último. Daí pra frente, apenas existir lá dentro se torna uma luta pela sobrevivência, pois os montadores de dragões não aceitam alguém que enfraqueça essa unidade. Lá, ela conhece Xanden Riorson, o qual é um, também clássico, anti-herói que será o interesse amoroso - e muito, muito carnal - da personagem. Ele tem tudo que amamos em um mocinho de romantasy: é lindo, é forte, chama a Violet por um apelido especial, apoia a liberdade e a liderança dela com um jeito de malvado, de perigoso, de irônico... mas tem todos os motivos do mundo pra fazer o que faz, é justo, é leal, é irresistível...e, no final das contas, completamente devoto a ela. É a receita infalível para um enemies to lovers de devorar em uma madrugada. Jogue no meio o perigo constante, ameaças mortais, dragões amedrontadores, inimigos POR TODA PARTE, uma revolução no mundo em que a protagonista vive e no jeito que ela vê as coisas e temos Fourth Wing nos prendendo à leitura como maníacas obcecadas.
Claro, o livro tem defeitos: existem muitos clichês - desde bad boys vs mocinho, a garota diferente das outras garotas, protagonista superidealizada (vulgo Mary Sue/a escolhida/se errou, foi com razão) em alguns momentos, mommy e daddy issues pra todo lado -, pelo menos 1 palavrão por página (o que, em minha opinião, deixa o livro adolescente demais), e se você é apaixonada pelo Rhysand de ACOTAR, você provavelmente vai notar umas certas... semelhanças entre ele e o Xaden.
Em suma, o livro cumpre o seu papel: é uma leitura divertida, te mantém interessada o tempo inteiro, te faz torcer por alguns personagens e odiar outros, te faz passar mal com as cenas hot (muito bem escritas, por sinal!), e ir correndo pro próximo livro da série só pra não nem 1 minuto de distância daquele mundo e daquele casal. Eu não diria que é super revolucionário, pois acho que esse nicho literário (fantasia com romances épicos para jovens adultos) já não tem tanto pra onde correr mais. Dito isso, cá estou eu, já terminando o segundo livro e em agonia por ter que esperar o terceiro. Enfim, recomendo!
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GerrG5 out of 5 starsVerified PurchaseQuality is very good
Reviewed in the Netherlands on March 5, 2026Real nice book, my jaw dropped to the floor with the last sentence.
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Tanita D. Loos5 out of 5 starsVerified PurchaseJust read it… it’s a must
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 9, 2026Having heard raving reviews and whispers about 'Fourth Wing' for what felt like an eternity, I finally decided it was time to make it my next literary adventure. I have previously had no encounter with a Rebecca Yarros novel, though the prospect of diving into a book showered with overwhelming acclaim did give rise to a touch of apprehension. What if my expectations were too high? However, the persistent curiosity surrounding this book left me with no choice but to take the plunge. Luckily, fate smiled upon me.
From the very outset, 'Fourth Wing' ensnared my attention, refusing to release its grip until the very last page. This novel is an irresistible escapade. Violet's journey commences abruptly as she finds herself thrust into the perilous Riders Quadrant, a stark departure from her envisioned sanctuary in the Scribe Quadrant amidst books. With a physical fragility that seemingly marks her for demise, she becomes an unlikely contender in a place where survival is a fierce battle.
Undeterred, Violet channels her tenacity into relentless efforts to fortify herself. Gifted with intellect, she navigates the challenges, becoming adept at outsmarting those around her. In a cutthroat environment where trust is scarce, distinguishing allies from foes becomes a daunting task.
Enter Xaden Riorson, the formidable wingleader in the Riders Quadrant, whose power and ruthlessness make him a force to be reckoned with. However, buried beneath his dominance lies a deep-seated vendetta fueled by the shadows of the past—Violet's mother having played a pivotal role in the demise of his father.
'Fourth Wing' effortlessly encapsulates everything I adore in a book—fantasy, romance, suspense, and unexpected twists. Returning to the realm of fantasy after a brief hiatus, I relished every facet of this narrative—the dragons, the magic, and the harsh yet captivating world that held me in its grasp. The story lingered in my thoughts throughout the day, a testament to its compelling characters and intricate plot.
And the romance, an exquisite torment! It left me yearning for more, and the ending spurred me to hastily order the next instalment.
'Fourth Wing' effortlessly earns a place on my favourites list—a resounding five-star rating and the easiest decision of the year.
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Julie🕊️Books.and.chocolat3📚5 out of 5 starsVerified PurchaseA Masterpiece !!
Reviewed in France on May 16, 2023“𝘐’𝘮 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘴𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘵. 𝘗𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘮𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘰𝘧𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘥. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘶𝘳𝘵, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘰…”
𝘏𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘬, 𝘪𝘯𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘱𝘭𝘺. “𝘋𝘰𝘯’𝘵 𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘦.”
🐉 Romance Fantasy
🐉 Slow-Burn
🐉 Enemies to lovers
🐉 DRAGONS
🐉 Power/Magic
🐉 Death, Betrayal, War-games/Trials
3 words :
𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝗢𝗯𝘀𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻
𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗰𝗲
I’m completely obsessed, completely in love … I can’t stop thinking about it .. Xaden is in the race for my favorite book Boyfriend ever, the dragons are perfect , they are characters not just .. big pets..
The plot sucked me in, the world building made me dream, the end made me cry and the cliffhanger made me gasp ..
𝘏𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵𝘴.
“𝘚𝘦𝘦? 𝘚𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳.”
𝘚𝘰 𝘮𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘢𝘤𝘺.
“𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘭𝘭 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯. »
“𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘬𝘦 𝘢 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵,”
Biggest hangover of the year so far, I need the sequel like I need my next breath and nothing else matters until then..
Of course it’s a big ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ♾️ for me.
Nothing else to say.
𝘈 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘪𝘴 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘥𝘺. 𝘈 𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘨𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘥.
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