Embark on a gripping journey into the ruthless and exclusive realm of a war college for dragon riders, courtesy of Rebecca Yarros, the USA Today bestselling author.
Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail had expected to lead a quiet life in the Scribe Quadrant surrounded by books and history. However, fate takes a drastic turn when her formidable mother, the commanding general, insists that Violet must join hundreds of candidates vying to become the elite dragon riders of Navarre.
Being smaller and physically fragile, Violet faces a grim reality—dragons don't bond with humans they deem "fragile"; they incinerate them. With only a few dragons willing to form a bond with cadets, her life hangs in the balance as many candidates would resort to killing her to improve their chances of success. Moreover, others would target her simply because she is the daughter of the tough-as-nails commanding general, including Xaden Riorson, the formidable and ruthless wingleader in the Riders Quadrant.
Survival at Basgiath War College demands sharp wit and cunning. The war outside intensifies, the kingdom's protective wards waver, and the death toll rises. On top of it all, Violet begins to suspect that the leadership harbors a dark secret.
Amidst friends, enemies, and potential lovers, every individual at the college has their own agenda, for once you step into this perilous world, there are only two outcomes: graduate or die.
Booklist praises the first installment of Yarros' Empyrean series as suspenseful, sexy, and filled with captivating storytelling, sure to thrill fans of romantic, adventure-filled fantasy. Nalini Singh, the New York Times bestselling author, hails Fourth Wing as a dazzling creation, both compelling and perilous, leaving readers eager to witness what lies ahead. According to K.A. Tucker, the international bestselling author, Rebecca Yarros expertly weaves a riveting tale in a world of dragons, cutthroat competition, and betrayal, delivering an enthralling new romantic fantasy that readers will devour.