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Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
adventurous
dark
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Sept 30, 2023-
I know, I know - what took me so long to read this book?! And I have no idea. Seriously, if you have been holding onto this book but haven't read it yet, READ IT!
I know, I know - what took me so long to read this book?! And I have no idea. Seriously, if you have been holding onto this book but haven't read it yet, READ IT!
Violet was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant- something she was training for in all her twenty years- to record the war for future Basgaith residents to study, but her mother and commanding general pushed her into the Riders Quadrant - with only six months of training- to become a Dragon Rider, those on the front line of the war. And the only ways out of Basgaith War College, Rider Quadrant is graduate, or death.
But when you're smaller than everyone else, and your body is more brittle, death is only a heartbeat away. Between dragons not wanting to bond to fragile humans, and her being on other cadets hit lists- not only for a better chance at getting a dragon to bond with, but just because of who her mother is, her being thrust into the Rider's Quadrant seems more like a death sentence than a blessing- can Violet beat all the odds and survive, or will she just become another name of the fallen Cadets?
So, I have had this book on my shelf since May, but have put it off. I have been struggling with a reading slump off and on for months. I'm also a mood reader, and it being a high fantasy, I had to be in the right mood & mindset to read it. Not to mention,I was a little intimidated to start something that is so highly hyped.
But, I picked it up, and immediately was transported to a world of magic and dragons, and fell in love with the characters, and world.
Even though Violet may have been viewed as weaker by everyone around her, and a liability with her illness, she was still strong, and brave, and cunning. She may not have been as big, or physically strong as the other cadets, she may not have been able to wield a sword, or may have to deal with pain on the daily, but she still stood up for everything she believed in, still faced the challenges each day brought, and overcame the obstacles placed in front of her.
Xaden was the most powerful wingleader in the Rider Quadrant Cadets - and he was one of the first in line to want her dead. Violet should stay far away, but fate has other things in store.
This book was more than I expected, and I stayed up way too late finishing it. If you love worlds of fantasy, magic, and dragons then you will love this book. And I can't wait to see what is next in store for these characters
4.5⭐ out of 5⭐
Nov 17, 2023-
In a world at war, young adults can enter the war college to face the challenges of possibly becoming a dragon rider, and protecting their lands. But the challenges at the college is just as capable of killing them as any dragon or opponent can. The only options of the college once you enter, is graduate or die. So when Violet is thrust into the Rider's Quadrant - Violet who can barely make it up the stairs with her pack without getting winded, Violet who's joints can pop out at any inconvenience, and bones snap easier than others- she is viewed as the weakest link, and becomes target number one. Especially from the marked ones. Being the daughter of the general who helped execute their parents who led the rebellion six years ago. So her main objective- don't die, and stay away from Xaden- the one who wants her dead more than any other... But staying away from Xaden becomes infinitely more difficult when their lives become tied together.
So, I reread this book - not only to read the bonus chapters but also to prepare for Iron Flame.
And I loved it just as much the second time around.
I loved the world, the magic & dragons, and the characters.
It has great world building, - that isn't overwhelming. It has the nostalgia feel of dystopian novels, with the fantasy element of dragons, and dragons woven in.
And the characters.
Violet's illness may make others view her as a liability - she's more brittle, weaker, smaller than everyone else- yet she is stronger- maybe not in muscle but in her compassion & personality & also dealing with pain on the daily- and smarter & more cumning than those around her.
Rhiannon who is smart, loyal & a great friend.
Liam who is protective, sweet & caring.
Xaden who is dark, brooding, lethal & ruthless but more than he seems.
I loved this book and cannot wait to dive into Iron Flame - dive more into this wonderful world of magic & magnificent dragons & see more from this characters. I cannot wait to see what happens next.
4.5 ⭐s out of 5⭐.
3🌶️ out of 5🌶️. Multiple scenes throughout in detail.
Tropes:
→ fantasy romance /romantasy
→ enemies to lovers
→ forced Proximity
→ academy (war college)
→ New Adult romance
→ chronic illness (h) representation
→ morally gray H
→found family
→ slow burn
→ overcoming adversity/underdog
→ dysfunctional family
4.5⭐ out of 5⭐
Nov 17, 2023-
In a world at war, young adults can enter the war college to face the challenges of possibly becoming a dragon rider, and protecting their lands. But the challenges at the college is just as capable of killing them as any dragon or opponent can. The only options of the college once you enter, is graduate or die. So when Violet is thrust into the Rider's Quadrant - Violet who can barely make it up the stairs with her pack without getting winded, Violet who's joints can pop out at any inconvenience, and bones snap easier than others- she is viewed as the weakest link, and becomes target number one. Especially from the marked ones. Being the daughter of the general who helped execute their parents who led the rebellion six years ago. So her main objective- don't die, and stay away from Xaden- the one who wants her dead more than any other... But staying away from Xaden becomes infinitely more difficult when their lives become tied together.
So, I reread this book - not only to read the bonus chapters but also to prepare for Iron Flame.
And I loved it just as much the second time around.
I loved the world, the magic & dragons, and the characters.
It has great world building, - that isn't overwhelming. It has the nostalgia feel of dystopian novels, with the fantasy element of dragons, and dragons woven in.
And the characters.
Violet's illness may make others view her as a liability - she's more brittle, weaker, smaller than everyone else- yet she is stronger- maybe not in muscle but in her compassion & personality & also dealing with pain on the daily- and smarter & more cumning than those around her.
Rhiannon who is smart, loyal & a great friend.
Liam who is protective, sweet & caring.
Xaden who is dark, brooding, lethal & ruthless but more than he seems.
I loved this book and cannot wait to dive into Iron Flame - dive more into this wonderful world of magic & magnificent dragons & see more from this characters. I cannot wait to see what happens next.
4.5 ⭐s out of 5⭐.
3🌶️ out of 5🌶️. Multiple scenes throughout in detail.
Tropes:
→ fantasy romance /romantasy
→ enemies to lovers
→ forced Proximity
→ academy (war college)
→ New Adult romance
→ chronic illness (h) representation
→ morally gray H
→found family
→ slow burn
→ overcoming adversity/underdog
→ dysfunctional family
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death, Bullying, Child death, Chronic illness, Cursing, Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail