Fourth Wing : Rebecca Yarros

Enter the brutal and elite world of Basgiath War College, where only the strongest survive and dragons choose their riders.

Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail expected a quiet life among books as a scribe. Instead, she's forced into the Riders Quadrant by her formidable mother, the commanding general of Navarre. Outmatched in strength and living with a body considered too fragile for the deadly trials ahead, Violet must rely on her intelligence, resilience, and determination to survive a world where failure is fatal.

As dangerous alliances form, political intrigue deepens, and long-buried secrets begin to surface, Violet discovers that the greatest threats may lie beyond the battlefield. Fourth Wing is an unforgettable romantasy filled with dragon riders, epic adventure, fierce romance, found family, and high-stakes twists that will leave readers eager for more.

Fourth Wing is the first novel in The Empyrean series, introducing the world, characters, and events that continue throughout the saga. For the best reading experience, it should be read before Iron Flame.