An Instant New York Times BestsellerA Goodreads Most Anticipated BookSuspenseful, sexy, and with incredibly entertaining storytelling, the first in Yarros' Empyrean series will delight fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy.—Booklist, starred reviewFourth Wing will have your heart pounding from beginning to end... A fantasy like you've never read before.―#1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. ArmentroutEnter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca YarrosTwenty-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 youre smaller than everyone else and your body is brittle, death is only a heartbeat away...because dragons dont 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 mothers daughter—like Xaden Riorson, the most powerful and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant.Shell 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.Friends, enemies, lovers. Everyone at Basgiath War College has an agenda—because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die.The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order.Listening Order:Book #1 Fourth WingBook #2 Iron FlamePlease note: based on listener feedback, we have updated the audio of this edition.
In the realm of Fourth Wing: Empyrean, Book 1 by Rebecca Yarros, readers are transported to a captivating world where celestial beings called Seraphim coexist with humans. These winged beings are guardians, protectors, and guides, each holding a unique place in the delicate balance of the cosmos.
At the heart of this captivating tale lies Lena, a gifted human capable of seeing the Seraphim and their ethereal wings. Her world takes an extraordinary turn when she crosses paths with Silas, a powerful Seraphim known as the Commander, whose presence ignites an irrepressible connection between them.
As Lena delves deeper into the realm of the Seraphim, she finds herself entwined in their ancient prophecies and cosmic struggles. She discovers that her unique ability is not merely a gift but a destiny that will shape the fate of both humans and Seraphim. Amidst celestial wars and heart-wrenching sacrifices, Lena's journey takes her to the brink of impossible choices and unveils the profound complexities of forbidden love.
Rebecca Yarros masterfully weaves a spellbinding tapestry of action, romance, and mysticism in Fourth Wing: Empyrean, Book 1. With her evocative storytelling and captivating characters, Yarros invites readers to explore the boundaries of reality and the immense power of love that transcends all realms.
