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.
Alliances will be forged. Lives will be lost. Traitors will become allies . . . or even lovers. But sleep with one eye open because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die.
This series has officially cemented itself as one of my all-time favorites. Despite significantly cutting down on the number of books I keep in my collection, Fourth Wing easily made the cut. It’s a story I can see myself revisiting again and again.
The characters are absolutely spot-on, with a dynamic cast that keeps you invested at every turn. I love the interactions between them, the layers of their relationships, and—of course—the dragons! The telepathic bond between the characters and their dragons, full of humor and snarky comebacks, reminds me of Steven Brust’s Taltos series (though I can’t recall what his dragon was called). It’s an element that brings such joy and depth to the story.
The plot itself is masterfully crafted, pulling you into a world where you’re constantly trying to unravel the mystery of the dragons, the wards failing, and the larger forces at play. When the climax hits, it’s impossible not to shed tears while simultaneously feeling immense pride for how far these characters have come.
And that ending? Even though I figured it out during my first read, it still packed an emotional punch that hasn’t diminished after four experiences with this book. It’s just that good.
If you’re a fan of romance, spice, and stories brimming with character growth, mystery, and unforgettable moments, Fourth Wing is a must-read. It’s one of those books that grabs you from the first page and refuses to let go. Truly unputdownable!
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