Rebecca Yarros - Fourth Wing
Welcome to Basgiath War College, where survival is never guaranteed. Violet Sorrengail was destined for a quiet life in the Scribe Quadrant, until her mother, the commanding general, forced her into the deadly world of dragon riders. Small, fragile, and surrounded by ruthless rivals, Violet must use her wits to outlast those who would kill her for a chance to bond with a dragon—or simply for being her mother’s daughter. But beyond Basgiath’s walls, war rages and deadly secrets are waiting to be uncovered. In a world where alliances can turn into betrayals and enemies into lovers, there’s only one rule: graduate or die.
Welcome to Basgiath War College, where survival is never guaranteed. Violet Sorrengail was destined for a quiet life in the Scribe Quadrant, until her mother, the commanding general, forced her into the deadly world of dragon riders. Small, fragile, and surrounded by ruthless rivals, Violet must use her wits to outlast those who would kill her for a chance to bond with a dragon—or simply for being her mother’s daughter. But beyond Basgiath’s walls, war rages and deadly secrets are waiting to be uncovered. In a world where alliances can turn into betrayals and enemies into lovers, there’s only one rule: graduate or die.
Welcome to Basgiath War College, where survival is never guaranteed. Violet Sorrengail was destined for a quiet life in the Scribe Quadrant, until her mother, the commanding general, forced her into the deadly world of dragon riders. Small, fragile, and surrounded by ruthless rivals, Violet must use her wits to outlast those who would kill her for a chance to bond with a dragon—or simply for being her mother’s daughter. But beyond Basgiath’s walls, war rages and deadly secrets are waiting to be uncovered. In a world where alliances can turn into betrayals and enemies into lovers, there’s only one rule: graduate or die.
Welcome to Basgiath War College, where survival is never guaranteed. Violet Sorrengail was destined for a quiet life in the Scribe Quadrant, until her mother, the commanding general, forced her into the deadly world of dragon riders. Small, fragile, and surrounded by ruthless rivals, Violet must use her wits to outlast those who would kill her for a chance to bond with a dragon—or simply for being her mother’s daughter. But beyond Basgiath’s walls, war rages and deadly secrets are waiting to be uncovered. In a world where alliances can turn into betrayals and enemies into lovers, there’s only one rule: graduate or die.
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Everyone needs to read this book, it's one of the best books I've ever read. I had to pause a few times while reading to "react" before continuing. A book hasn't done that since the Hunger Games series, so that's how you KNOW this book is soooooo good. PLUS the second book in the series (series implies more than 3 books because otherwise it would say duology or trio) comes out in November of this year which was a wonderful surprise. Can't wait! Already preordered the next book!
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If you're like me, you've been stalking every retailer within 100 miles to add this beautiful book to your bookshelf. Well, it finally came back in stock at my local Target and I bought it IMMEDIATELY. Unfortunately, this second print run excludes the iconic sprayed edges so I returned it immediately. For me, the grand allure of this book was the black sprayed edges with white silhouette dragons in combination with the beautiful champagne gold jacket, which it no longer has. So if the sprayed edges aren't important to you, I think you'll be happy to know it'll be a lot easier to find by next month. Because I definitely wouldn't be surprised if this second print run sits on shelves a lot longer. Still a good book though.
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This book has the potential to be book of the YEAR. I couldn’t put it down. This is up to par with ACOTAR for sure. Amazing romance. Enemies to lovers to enemies to lovers lol. The dragons?? The banter? Amazing. 1000000/10. As an avid reader and someone who can finish a 400-600 page book a day, this is one that left me wanting more and even made me want to reread the second I was finished. I can’t wait for the second book in this series, I even already have it preordered.
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| Dimensions | 12.6 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm |
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Everyone needs to read this book, it's one of the best books I've ever read. I had to pause a few times while reading to "react" before continuing. A book hasn't done that since the Hunger Games series, so that's how you KNOW this book is soooooo good. PLUS the second book in the series (series implies more than 3 books because otherwise it would say duology or trio) comes out in November of this year which was a wonderful surprise. Can't wait! Already preordered the next book!
If you're like me, you've been stalking every retailer within 100 miles to add this beautiful book to your bookshelf. Well, it finally came back in stock at my local Target and I bought it IMMEDIATELY. Unfortunately, this second print run excludes the iconic sprayed edges so I returned it immediately. For me, the grand allure of this book was the black sprayed edges with white silhouette dragons in combination with the beautiful champagne gold jacket, which it no longer has. So if the sprayed edges aren't important to you, I think you'll be happy to know it'll be a lot easier to find by next month. Because I definitely wouldn't be surprised if this second print run sits on shelves a lot longer. Still a good book though.
This book has the potential to be book of the YEAR. I couldn’t put it down. This is up to par with ACOTAR for sure. Amazing romance. Enemies to lovers to enemies to lovers lol. The dragons?? The banter? Amazing. 1000000/10. As an avid reader and someone who can finish a 400-600 page book a day, this is one that left me wanting more and even made me want to reread the second I was finished. I can’t wait for the second book in this series, I even already have it preordered.
I received my order quickly which was great. However, I’m disappointed in the book cover’s quality due to bad packaging. My cover has multiple imperfections, bent corners crinkled edges, imperfections on the spine. Definitely disappointed to receive my new book and have the cover already look like it’s been used. Please consider different packaging so this doesn’t continue to be an issue.
SPOILERS INCLUDEDWhilst I did not finish Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing in one sitting like some of you gifted people out there, it did take me only a matter of days to get through as I was constantly eager to find out what was going to happen next. I think that this speaks for the novel’s plot, in that there was never really a dull moment, I did not feel at any point that I had been waiting too long for the next event to occur, there was always something else happening around the corner.The narrative style and pace are definitely components in the readability of this novel. Yarros only tells us the information that we need to know when it is required, rather than dumping paragraphs of unnecessary description into the text. I have seen a critique of the novel’s ... MoreSPOILERS INCLUDEDWhilst I did not finish Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing in one sitting like some of you gifted people out there, it did take me only a matter of days to get through as I was constantly eager to find out what was going to happen next. I think that this speaks for the novel’s plot, in that there was never really a dull moment, I did not feel at any point that I had been waiting too long for the next event to occur, there was always something else happening around the corner.The narrative style and pace are definitely components in the readability of this novel. Yarros only tells us the information that we need to know when it is required, rather than dumping paragraphs of unnecessary description into the text. I have seen a critique of the novel’s lack of world-building, however, I think it’s foreclosure of information, as and when necessary, is one of its greatest attributes. For example, we do not find out absolutely everything there is to know about dragons, rather this information is revealed only when it aids the plot, and yet I did not feel as though my understanding of the creatures was at all lacking. I think one of the reasons that, to me, Fourth Wing was such a refreshing read is it’s lack of overbearing world building. Yarros trusts her readers to understand the information she provides them with and to otherwise fill in the gaps.I personally found the method of revealing the elements of world building to be effective and relatively seamless, Violet reciting facts to calm her, as would make sense to her character. Often times this could seem on the nose, however in this circumstance I believe it makes sense and furthermore works not only to introduce us to facts about the world but also develop the characters and plot at the same time. None of the information that is provided to us is, by any means, unnecessary.For me, the pacing of the novel as a whole was great. A contained example of this is the description of the obstacles within the Gauntlet task. Yarros does not describe Violet undertaking each task in depth, instead she depicts the other members of her group at various points along the course, allowing her to focus on the sections that challenge Violet. This technique allows the reader to feel as though they are watching it all happen, not rushed but without feeling bored by repetitive descriptions. The pacing of the novel’s overarching plot also impressed me, the progression of the cadets through the year being a strong timeline to follow without getting waylaid. The various time jumps also aided this, not at all feeling as though we had skipped anything important. The final chapters of the novel, during which a whole new plot line is introduced, help to maintain the rising tensions that we have witnessed throughout, whilst expanding Violet’s world in a way that will be greatly beneficial to the sequel, rather than this information having to be introduced at the start of Iron Flame.For a quick note on character development, I think that Yarros does a brilliant job of developing side characters throughout the novel. Even those without many lines or much time on the page are very present in the reader’s mind as members of the group. However, my one critique is that I personally did not feel quite as emotionally invested in Liam’s character as I would have liked to have been prior to his death. I think in fact that Yarros did a great job of introducing elements of his past, his sister and his loyalty to Xaden, but for whatever reason, I was sad, but not crying over it.I really appreciated the way in which Yarros avoided most of the regular clichés, or at least managed to present them in a way that was still relatively surprising. For example, had she introduced the idea that ‘No rider has ever had two dragons’ earlier in the novel, it would have been obvious that Violet was… going to bond with two dragons. However, this was not the case, I was left debating which of the two *slightly cliché* options she was going to end up with and instead found that I was satisfied with her having both because I simply hadn’t been expecting it.I particularly enjoyed the fact that whilst Yarros made various hints to Xaden’s alliance with the Fliers, (e.g. Violet spotting them returning from Athebyne) and Dain’s betrayal (Dain placing his hand on Violet’s cheek) and even the book of fables, they were not in your face. This meant that whilst they helped link everything together in the story, I had not figured them all out from miles away, and so I was able to actually enjoy the plot twists when they arrived.One element that I found slightly underdeveloped was Xaden’s nature towards Violet. I have seen a speculative theory that perhaps Brennan had spoken to Xaden of Violet and so he already felt affection for her, or perhaps simply they are not as great enemies as it is made out simply because Xaden is a better person than he is described to be. But I felt as though I could have done with a little more showing of a change of heart than the quick jump from Violet being scared of him to them being in love.I enjoyed that although grounds for the sequel had already been set, with the introduction of the world outside the wards, we still received a major cliff hanger in the final few lines (Brennan is alive!) that opened up a world of new questions. Whilst this was not hinted to significantly at any point, it did not feel at all out of place and was a great way to end the book in my opinion.Overall, I went into Fourth Wing apprehensive about whether I would like it as much as most people seemed to have… and I think I did. It was a refreshing return to a plot line reminiscent of a YA novel, without exuding the awkward predictability found in some YA. I particularly enjoyed that the characters were older as the tasks they were undertaking seemed more believable and the depths of their relationships were able to progress further, the stakes being higher. Furthermore, the writing style felt refined, with dialogue that felt natural rather than forced and the characters themselves didn’t do annoying things for the sake of it. The plot was never halted due to angstiness that caused big fall outs etc, everything was quickly resolved in order to move forward.I really enjoyed this book and am excited to read the next one, I have preordered it, which is pretty unheard of for me.
*review is based on a free early reader edition of the bookIn Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros we are introduced to Violet who has always expected to become a scribe until her mother demands that she become a dragon rider or die trying.Why I loved this book1. Military academy with a dragon centric magic system.2.chronic pain/ chronic illness representation through the Main character.3.High stakes throughout training and in practical use of any magic.4.political intrigue5. commentary on the power of knowledge and information, but also on the value of folklore and myth.6.Well written and well timed intimate scenes.7. Superb utilization of foreshadowing.8.well done unlikeable characters9. The narration, for the audiobook was wonderful.10. LGBTQIA ... More*review is based on a free early reader edition of the bookIn Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros we are introduced to Violet who has always expected to become a scribe until her mother demands that she become a dragon rider or die trying.Why I loved this book1. Military academy with a dragon centric magic system.2.chronic pain/ chronic illness representation through the Main character.3.High stakes throughout training and in practical use of any magic.4.political intrigue5. commentary on the power of knowledge and information, but also on the value of folklore and myth.6.Well written and well timed intimate scenes.7. Superb utilization of foreshadowing.8.well done unlikeable characters9. The narration, for the audiobook was wonderful.10. LGBTQIA representationWhat didn't work as well for me1. Most of the conflict between the main character and both of the supposedly most important people to her come down to people being unnecessarily, stubborn. It is believable it was just frustrating.2.1 want to see more of what life outside of service in the four quadrants is like for people inside and outside the kingdom.3. I didn't realize it was going to be a series until I reached that glorious ending that left me pining for a sequel whose release date is as of typing this unknown to me.Who would I recommend this Title for?Readers looking for the Graduate or die intensity of A Deadly education by Naomi Novick, paired with Dragon fantasy and sprinkled with sensual tension will loveFourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros.
For lovers of The Hunger Games, Divergent, Harry Potter, and How To Train Your Dragon.This book is majorly popular and I just had to see what the hype was about. And it did not disappoint! I’ve never read about dragons before, but this book inspired me to read more!There was romance, enemies to lovers, lots of tension, lives on the line, challenges and set in a war college I would love to attend. I want to be a rider!If you have been debating whether to read this or not… YOU MUST! (I recommend this even if you have never read fantasy before as it is easy to understand).
My review has nothing to do with the amazingness that this book was. It's seriously so good - excellent! My review has to do with the look of the book. I have one copy that I ordered weeks ago for myself that had the sprayed black pages and the dragons. I recently ordered another copy for a friend who has been looking for a copy of the book and the book I picked up through drive up was a hardcover but with no sprayed black pages or dragons. So that's it just wanted to let everyone know that you aren't guaranteed the black pages but this book is still so so so good!
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 12.6 x 2.2 x 19.8 cm |
