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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

132 reviews

sunlitaura's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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wrensreadingroom's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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katvou's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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natashaleighton_'s review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A book that currently needs no introduction, Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros was an action packed, edge of your seat read full of endearing characters I couldn’t help but emotionally invest in.

In fact, the moment I read the Divergent/Hunger Games meets House of The Dragon style premise—I knew I had no choice but to pick this up.

And I honestly it was amazing! And quite possibly fastest I’ve finished a book this chunky all year!

I know it probably feels waay to hyped right now but I’m telling you— it’s definitely justified. Especially if (like me) you’re a huge fan of plot twisty (politically inclined) military fantasy, enemies to lovers-style sexual tension, or endearing characters you can’t help but root for.

The world building was really good if a little slow to start, but the intrigue and politics that takes place within the rider’s quadrant was super interesting to me. Plus the harrowing (and almost certainly life threatening for some) had me glued to my seat.

If you’re not a fan of military based fantasies or don’t enjoy a slow burn style plot —or romance (most of which takes place in the second half of the book) then you’re probably gonna struggle with this. But as the dragons make more of an appearance and become more involved with the plot things really pick up. And that’s when all the delicious tension (and heart pounding action) comes into play.

I absolutely adored Violet and loved that despite the physical limitations of her chronic illness, she perseveres with the gruelling training and even begins to thrive—despite how many people try to diminish her achievements or underestimate her.

She’s such a compassionate person and I just loved seeing her stand up to the bullies—she’s definitely one of those quietly badass characters who gets better the more time we spend with her.

Xaden (in my opinion) was the perfect brooding love interest (and my newest book boyfriend) —though I admit the enemy/ rival dynamics didn’t feel quite as enemy-like as I’d initially expected. In fact if Dain (Violet’s childhood friend) hadn’t kept bringing it up I probably would’ve forgot.

The dragons were for sure the biggest draw for me and they definitely didn’t disappoint! I loved the stern, grumpiness of Tairn and the playful nature of Andarna and can’t wait to see where things will go with the rest of the series.

I don’t want to say anything else in case of spoilers but just know it does end on a rather spectacular cliff hanger ending.

A definite contender for my favourite read of 2023! If you need me I’ll be eagerly counting down the date until book 2 is released.

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harmeeperhan's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous challenging mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Wow is all I can say. I knew that this book was very hyped up on social media and that is was hard to find. Whenever I stumbled across it in Walmart I knew this may be my only chance to get it soon. I put down my other book and immediately started this one. From start to finish the author held my attention like no book I’ve read before. The world building and character development was top tier and her storytelling made it seem like I was watching a movie in my brain.

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crinkledmochi's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

THE ENDING?!?!!

Yeah Xaden got endless amounts of explaining to do! Also Dain is the dumbest character to ever exist.

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rdmoreland0801's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional funny mysterious sad fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Dragons, romance, betrayal? What more can you ask for?

We got banter, tension, badass women, and a sexy, morally gray love interest.

I cannot wake for the next book, and I’m so thankful we have to wait only six months. I will not be able to sleep peacefully until I get my hands on it.

Although I could’ve predicted the betrayal, I was not prepared for the twist at the end!

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