Fourth Wing

Rebecca Yarros

  • Published
  • Fantasy
  • Piatkus
  • 2023

Fourth Wing begins Rebecca Yarros’s Empyrean series with Violet Sorrengail entering Basgiath War College’s lethal dragon-rider quadrant. Physically disadvantaged in a system built around combat, Violet relies on knowledge, judgement and alliances while dragon bonds, military secrecy and a dangerous attraction reshape what she believes about the war.

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Story background and highlights

  • The correct series entry point is Fourth Wing
  • Dragon-rider training and military secrecy drive the plot
  • GraphicAudio, illustrated editions and a graphic novel are not interchangeable formats

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Characters

Violet Sorrengail
Rider candidate · Basgiath War College

A knowledgeable but physically vulnerable candidate who must adapt to a lethal training system.

Xaden Riorson
Senior rider · Rider quadrant

A powerful and politically complicated figure whose connection with Violet carries both danger and attraction.

Character notes are limited to names and relationships disclosed by the publisher or author. They avoid unverified fan claims.

About the author

Rebecca Yarros

Rebecca Yarros writes romance and fantasy. Fourth Wing launched the Empyrean series, followed in publication order by Iron Flame and Onyx Storm.

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Book record

Standard, deluxe, illustrated, ebook, audio and GraphicAudio editions have different identifiers and pagination. A dramatised audio adaptation or illustrated edition should not be labelled a confirmed graphic novel.

Frequently asked questions

What is Fourth Wing about?

Violet is forced into the rider track and must survive selection, training and hostile classmates long enough to bond a dragon. Information hidden by the institution makes the external war as important as the school competition.

Who wrote Fourth Wing?

Fourth Wing was written by Rebecca Yarros. This page links its factual claims to the publisher or author source.

Do I need to read another book first?

Start with Fourth Wing, then read Iron Flame and Onyx Storm. Use the publisher or author for later announced volumes and release dates.

How many pages is Fourth Wing?

Standard, deluxe, illustrated, ebook, audio and GraphicAudio editions have different identifiers and pagination. A dramatised audio adaptation or illustrated edition should not be labelled a confirmed graphic novel.

Is there an official Fourth Wing graphic novel?

Do not infer one from GraphicAudio or illustrated editions. This guide will only add a separate graphic-novel page if the author or publisher announces that exact format.

Where can I read or buy Fourth Wing legally?

Use the Rebecca Yarros page to see the authorised print, ebook, audiobook or sample options available in your market. NovelRove does not host the book text or unauthorised downloads.

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