Who should read Fourth Wing?

Read it if you want constant danger, sharp banter and a rivalry that slowly turns into something else. Skip it if you prefer low-stakes reads, or graphic violence and open-door scenes are not for you.

How long and how fast is Fourth Wing?

It is a fast-paced, long read of about 517 pages, first published in 2023.

Does Fourth Wing have content warnings?

Content we flag: Violence, Death, War, Sexual content.

Can I borrow Fourth Wing for free?

Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Fourth Wing; the borrow button above searches it for you.

What should I read after Fourth Wing?

Readers who liked it often move on to A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Name of the Wind.

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Fourth Wing

by Rebecca Yarros

4.0 out of 5, from 3,782 ratings from Hardcover readers

Violet was raised for a quiet life of books and is instead pushed into a war college where cadets must bond with dragons or die trying. Every rival is a threat, and the most dangerous one is hard to stop thinking about.

Facts last checked 2026-10-16

First published: 2023
Pace: Fast
Length: Long
Pages: 517
Format: Book 1 of a series

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Read this if you want constant danger, sharp banter and a rivalry that slowly turns into something else.

Skip this if you prefer low-stakes reads, or graphic violence and open-door scenes are not for you.

The feel

Content warnings

Violence
Death
War
Sexual content

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

Injury/Injury detail
Murder
Death of parent
Grief
Fire/Fire injury
Emotional abuse

Reading order: The Empyrean

1. Fourth Wing
2. Iron Flame
3. Onyx Storm

Quick answers about Fourth Wing

What is Fourth Wing about?: Violet was raised for a quiet life of books and is instead pushed into a war college where cadets must bond with dragons or die trying. Every rival is a threat, and the most dangerous one is hard to stop thinking about.
Who should read Fourth Wing?: Read it if you want constant danger, sharp banter and a rivalry that slowly turns into something else. Skip it if you prefer low-stakes reads, or graphic violence and open-door scenes are not for you.
How long and how fast is Fourth Wing?: It is a fast-paced, long read of about 517 pages, first published in 2023.
Does Fourth Wing have content warnings?: Content we flag: Violence, Death, War, Sexual content.
Can I borrow Fourth Wing for free?: Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Fourth Wing; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Fourth Wing?: Readers who liked it often move on to A Court of Thorns and Roses, The Name of the Wind.

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