Fourth Wing

Bookseller recommendation

“Fourth Wing isn’t just a book—it’s an experience. From the very first chapter, Rebecca Yarros pulls you into a brutal and intoxicating world where survival is anything but guaranteed, and every page crackles with tension. The story follows Violet Sorrengail, who is thrust into Basgiath War College—a place where only the toughest survive, and dragons choose riders who prove their worth. Violet, smaller and physically weaker than many of her peers, has to rely on wit, resilience, and sheer determination to survive a deadly environment designed to weed out the unworthy. The result is a heroine you can’t help but root for, one who shows that strength isn’t always measured by muscle or intimidation. Yarros nails the balance between high-stakes action and gut-wrenching emotion. The training scenes are fierce, the battles explosive, and the politics deliciously cutthroat. Layered into this are moments of vulnerability and heart—the kind that leave you breathless, whether from the ferocity of dragonfire or the spark of unexpected romance. Add in the sizzling slow-burn romance, and Fourth Wing becomes nearly impossible to put down. By the end, you’ll be fully invested in Violet’s world, desperate for the next instalment. Fourth Wing is a masterclass in fantasy storytelling—thrilling, emotional, and addictive. It’s no wonder this book has become a phenomenon.”

— Karen • Second Chapter Books

Bookseller recommendation

“The first book in what is to be a 5 book romantasy series, Fourth Wing is Rebecca Yarros' entry into this fantastic genre. Violet is determined to become a Rider at the prestigious Basgiath College, and she won't let her connective tissue syndrome or the smoking hot son of the dead rebellion leader keep her from her goals. ”

— Tyrenny • Whale’s Tale Books & Gifts

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“Not into fantasy? This series will change you! It is everything! ”

— Abby • Evermore Books

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“I could not put this book down. I finished it in less than two days. The plot is thrilling, the suspense is captivating, and the spice is extra spicy! This is one for all lovers of fantasy. Yarros has created an immersive and compelling world. I can't wait to see where she takes the story from this point. ”

— Melanie • Devonport Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“Dragons, academy setting, dragons, enemies to lovers and oh yeah dragons. There's a reason readers bought 5 copies of this book. With everything you could want from a romantasy, this book will have you reaching for the second, then the third and unfortunately you'll have to wait for the fourth, but I swear it'll be worth it!”

— Trina • Moonlit Chapters

Bookseller recommendation

“This narration has turned this first time fantasy bookseller into a Dragon loving, fantasy reader for life! I was literally gripping my steering wheel crying out 'pull up, pull up' during the fight scenes. What a fun, gritty, sexy book this gem has turned out to be. There is something for everyone in here. ”

— Amy • Plumfield Books

Bookseller recommendation

“It’s hot dragon school summertime! This wild fantasy delivers with deadly dragons, bitter rivalries, treachery, and steamy interludes! If you want engaging escapism, give this first novel in the Empyrean trilogy a ride, then pre-order the next novel in the series, Iron Flame, before its November release. ”

— Mike • A Great Good Place for Books

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“Fourth Wing was one of those special books that I wish I could read again for the first time. It fully transported me to a different place. Yarros did an amazing job with the world-building. Her prose kept me in the moment like I was there and the action scenes were especially captivating. Also have to applaud the narrator Rebecca Soler for another stellar performance. If you haven't read Fourth Wing yet, come out from under your rock and start on it today!”

— Rachel • Bookwyrm Bookshop

Bookseller recommendation

“This book shows a disabled character as the heroine and love interest without using her disability as a literacy crutch or as something to be overcome, only as something to accommodate and recognize has limited other people's views of her. Filled with high fantasy, romance, and DRAGONS, it is a tale to cherish.”

— Skye • The Hearthside Haven

Bookseller recommendation

“Violet Sorrengail was everything but a warrior when her mother, who happens to be a ruthless commander of dragon warriors, forces her into altering her decided path by joining the Rider Quadrant of Navarre. As she is thrown into ruthless training with her mother’s sworn enemy Xaden Riorson, she must adapt the skills she learned preparing to be among the Scribes into a skill set that will hopefully result in her bonding a dragon. Rebecca Yarros outdid herself with the first in a series that is sure to become one of the most well known in the genre of Fantasy, make sure you’re not late to the party with this one! ”

— Maddy • Ruby's Books

Bookseller recommendation

“OMG! You have to read it!!! Fast paced action and a compelling story that hook you from the beginning. Oh and the romance! Off the charts steamy. Xaden is every girls dark fantasy. ”

— Brandi • Shades of Pemberley

Bookseller recommendation

“Listening to the audiobook of Fourth Wing was a fantastic way to engage with this story. The narrators (Rebecca Soler and Teddy Hamilton) bring the electric chemistry and drive of the characters to life so beautifully, making an already-hit book even more so! If you're looking for something involving smut and dragons, but you may not have time to be curled up with the physical book, this is the one for you!”

— Emily • Boobooks Armidale