A review by scribesquadrant_sierra
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-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

5.0

 
Summary: Fourth Wing follows Violet Sorrengail, a scribe by training turned dragon rider cadet thanks to her mother, a General at Basgiath War College. Her journey to ride or die brings a surprising romance with a sworn enemy of her mother, Xaden Riorson, after she bonds to the dragon mated to Xaden’s dragon tethering their lives to one another. As their year progresses, secrets are unveiled that expand beyond the War College which change Violet’s life forever.

What I loved:
-The dragons. I love them all, but I have a special place in my heart for Andarna
-Xaden and Violet’s romance. I love them so much and their spicy scenes were well done
-The plot twists. The foreshadowing throughout the book was well done and some of the things said early in Fourth Wing reflect back into Iron Flame.
-Liam. *still crying*
-The foreshadowing. Writing this after reading Iron Flame, there was so much intentionality in the writing of this book that makes a re-read after reading book 2 a whole new adventure. 

What I hated:
-Dain existed.
-We didn’t get to spend as much time with the dragons as I would have liked.
-World building was a bit lacking, but acceptable given this is book 1 of 5.

Favorite quotes: (there’s too many to include them all…)
“Should I get the Wingleader?” - Tairn
“I will not die today.” - Violet Sorrengail
“You look all frail and breakable, but you’re really a violent little thing, aren’t you?” - Xaden Riorson
“It’s been. My honor.” - Liam Mairi 
“The right way isn’t the only way.” - Xaden Riorson
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