Fourth Wing

The first book in the Empyrean series written by Rebecca Yarros, Fourth Wing is a new adult fantasy novel that follows the struggles of Violet Sorrengail and her fellow cadets as they fight for their lives to become dragon riders for the kingdom of Navarre. As the daughter of a famed war general and sister to two war heroes, Violet must overcome her physical frailty and push aside her scholarly inclinations, for both her surname and her perceived weakness make her a prime target for the violence of her bloodthirsty peers. Not only must Violet prove her strength, but she must also navigate an increasingly complex war that disrupts her understanding of the Navarre Kingdom and the world beyond. Prior to writing Fourth Wing, Yarros established a strong name for herself as a contemporary romance writer with titles such as The Things We Leave Unfinished (2021) and The Last Letter (2019). Fourth Wing draws on both her past writing experience and on her life as a military spouse. The novel is a New York Times bestseller and was originally released on April 5, 2023.

Content Warning: This text contains descriptions of violence as well as implied ableism.