Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is the first book in the Empyrean series. We follow Violet Sorrengail as her mother has ordered her to join the Dragon Riders at Basgiath War College. Violet has a condition which makes her more fragile and she mush contend with others who are trying to kill her. I didn’t think that I would enjoy this series based on what I had heard but I ended up loving it.

I loved Violet’s relationships with the other cadets and how she used her knowledge to beat others. I also enjoyed how her and Xaden’s relationship went from not liking each other to a somewhat grudging respect then to liking each other and having romantic feelings. Based on tropes and reading a lot of fantasy I’m not surprised that she ended up with two dragons.

I found Dain annoying throughout the whole book but I heated his part in the ending. I’ve never been a fan of the childhood friend who is in love with the main character but who wants her to stay sweet, innocent, and out of the conflict.

While I ended up loving this book I can see why others wouldn’t. However, I would still recommend giving it a shot.