2023 is definitely Rebecca Yarros' year, and few books have generated as much buzz and excitement as Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing. In particular, the compelling love story between protagonists Violet and Xaden is mesmerising.
This article will take you on a more in-depth exploration of this fantastic world, including the main plot, key character relationships, spicy chapters and everything else you need to know in this 2024 guide.

Note: The following post involves spoilers, so avoid reading the book if you haven't already.

What is Fourth Wing about?

The Fourth Wing is a 528-page adult fantasy genre novel with 39 chapters written by American author Rebecca Yarros and released on 2 May 2023.
The novel is set in the world of Navarre, where dragon riders are elite warriors trained in the Riders Quadrant, with Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson as leading woman and leading man.
Violet's mother, a brave and renowned general, insists that Violet join the Knights Quadrant, which sets her on a path of danger and intrigue. On her journey, Violet must overcome physical weakness in Navarre down the line, as her last name and her obvious weakness make her a prime target for bloodthirsty peer violence. Undergoes rigorous physical and mental challenges. She must form alliances and deal with dangerous opponents while uncovering dark secrets within the academy. Her determination, intelligence, and unexpected allies help her survive in a world where failure often means death.
Since its release, the novel has been well received by readers in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia and has become a bestseller on multiple platforms, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble, and has received many favorable reviews and generated many discussion on Goodreads and other review sites.
The Fourth Wing has now been released in two books, with the sequel, Flames of Steel, has released on 7 November 2023.

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Is Fourth Wing spicy?

Being an adult romantic fantasy, Fourth Wing will inevitably have some violence as well as hot scenes. Still, I think it's nowhere near the level of Katee Robert or Laurel K Hamilton's spicy. There is a make-out scene and 2 spicy scenes, but if you can't handle that, you can definitely skip it.

• Chapter 22: This chapter may only contain one kiss, but that kiss is passionate with just the right amount of eroticism to keep you mesmerized and waiting for the next moment between these characters.
• Chapter 30: Too spicy to trigger a lightning strike, this is the chapter where the Violet and Xaden officially go from enemies to lovers.
• Chapter 32: Spicy, Very spicy, OMG spicy! Who wouldn't want to be Violet in this chapter?

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What happened at the end of Fourth Wing: Top 10 romantic fantasy genre novels？

If you've just finished reading The Fourth Wing and are deeply intrigued by this fantasy genre, but can't find a replacement for the next one because you're not yet familiar with the genre. What to read after fourth wing？ Check those following recommended novels will surely get you into the world of fantasy romance again.

The Serpent and the Wings of Night

• Author: Carissa Broadbent
• Publication Date: August 30, 2022
• Goodreads Rate: 4.33
• Introduction: The human protagonist, Oraya, who was rescued from the wreckage of a battle as an infant by the vampiric King of the House of Night-Vincent and raised as his daughter in the heart of the dangerous vampiric court.

ACOTAR series (A Court of Thorns and Roses)

• Author: Sarah J. Maas
• Publication Date: May 5, 2015
• Goodreads Rate: 4.33
• Introduction: When 19-year-old hunter Feyre Archeron kills a faerie wolf, Tamlin, the High Fae and one of the seven High Lords of Prythian, kidnaps Feyre and takes her to the faerie realm of Prythian to pay for her crime.

The Bridge Kingdom

• Author: Danielle L. Jensen
• Publication Date: October 16, 2018
• Goodreads Rate: 4.05
• Introduction: Lara is a warrior princess trained to infiltrate and conquer the Bridge Kingdom and King Aren. But when her feelings for Aren transform from frosty hostility to fierce passion, Lara must choose which kingdom she’ll save…

Trickery (Curse of the Gods)

• Author: Jaymin Eve
• Publication Date: February 28, 2017
• Goodreads Rate: 4.15
• Introduction: A humorous and spicy reverse harem fantasy novel about Willa Knight will be tasked to serve the Abcurse brothers, five sols built of arrogance, perfection, and power.

One Dark Window

• Author: Rachel Gillig
• Publication Date: September 27, 2022
• Goodreads Rate: 4.30
• Introduction: Eleven years ago, Elspeth became a monster. And she was magically gifted in a land where unsanctioned magic is punishable by death, only a few hand-picked others are entitled to wield magic. You can imagine what happens to those who stray from the accepted path.

Dragonriders of Pern series

• Author: Anne McCaffrey
• Publication Date: July 1968
• Goodreads Rate: 4.09
• Introduction: A classic science fiction and fantasy series on a beautiful world called Pern, an ancient way of life is about to come under attack. Lessa is an outcast survivor—her parents murdered, her birthright stolen—a strong young woman who has never stopped dreaming of revenge.

Outlander

• Author: Diana Gabaldon
• Publication Date: June 1, 1991
• Goodreads Rate: 4.26
• Introduction: A time-travel romance story that follows Claire Randall, a World War II nurse who, on her second honeymoon with her husband Frank in post-war Scotland, is accidentally transported back in time to 1743 and sees a man who looks very much like her husband Frank, but is an all-around nefarious dude!

Swordheart

• Author: T. Kingfisher
• Publication Date: October 24, 2018
• Goodreads Rate: 4.16
• Introduction: A witty fantasy romance about the protagonist Halla, a respectable widow in her mid-thirties, who inherits from a grumpy relative a magical sword containing the warrior spirit Sarkis, who must forever obey and protect the wielder of the sword. The two embark on an eventful journey to the city of Archon's Glory and the Temple of the Rat, whose skilled lawyers may help her settle her inheritance.

The Priory of the Orange Tree

• Author: Samantha Shannon
• Publication Date: February 26, 2019
• Goodreads Rate: 4.19
• Introduction: This world has opposing forces, the East and the West, locked in a centuries-old conflict. The East is ruled by the draconic and tyrannical Berethnet Monarchy, while the West is home to the Queendom of Inys, ruled by a matriarchy. There are four main protagonists: a member of a shadowy religion charged with protecting the queen until she bears a daughter to continue the line, the queen's exiled childhood best friend, a would-be dragon rider who has endangered her country for her own ambition, and a disgraced alchemist.

Zodiac Academy 3: The Reckoning

• Author: Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
• Publication Date: January 19, 2020
• Goodreads Rate: 4.35
• Introduction: Although Tory and Darcy have saved several lives with their mysterious firepower, the Heirs are not happy. If anything, the twins' throne is more in jeopardy than ever. But Tory and Darcy can't focus on that - it's Hell Week. A week where the freshmen are preyed upon by the rest of the student body, making it harder for them to complete their Elemental Trials and pass The Reckoning - which they must do to keep their place at Zodiac Academy. With everyone rooting against them, can the twins pass their trials and secure their place in the Fae world?

2024 best Fourth Wing merch

If you're already as crazy about Fourth Wing as I am, then you'll love these embroidered Fourth Wing sweatshirt!

FAQ

Is fourth wing the first book in the series?

Yes, Fourth Wing is the first book in this series, published by Rebecca Yarros on April 5, 2023, and the Fourth Wing second book is Iron Flame, published on October 31, 2023.

Fourth Wing book 3 release date

The third book in the Fourth Wing series is Onyx Storm, which will be released on January 21, 2025.

Does Liam die in Fourth Wing?

We hate to say it, but yes, Liam dies in chapter 34 during a fierce battle, Liam sacrifices himself to protect his friends and fellow cadets.