It's not often you find another author who vicariously understands the complexities of military science without ever being enlisted. Then again, who better than a spouse to create a parallel universe within the war games and chain of command of our nation's armed forces? Epic!

AMAZING! I wasn't sure it was going to live to the hype but it totally did. There were some plot twists I saw coming, but there were some I was surprised didn't. I really like multiple things about the book: pacing, good but not overwhelming world building, not an insufferable FMC (except for being fragile, but she wasn't emotionally immature as the rest), shameless flirt MMC and great dragons backstory and impact on the plot. Devoured this book in 10 days, highly recommend!

Insane…just insanely good!!

Just love how great the story is. The adventure, the dragons, how graphic it is, the love story and how everything connects at the end. Can’t wait to keep reading the rest of the series.

Okay I loved the storyline and the characters are great! The romance is steamy and she’s so descriptive, I definitely was able to picture everything clearly. A gripe I have is that she reuses the phrase “I couldn’t help but wonder” or a version of that so often that it was driving me crazy. I kept hearing Carrie Bradshaw haha. Other than that I couldn’t put it down!

I was so engaged with this book. Loved it!

I'll admit I was a bit unsure going into this one. The military setting and dragons didn't really feel like my cup of tea. But BookTok was constantly pushing this series on my FYP, and eventually I caved. And thank Dunne and Malek I did! This series is so well written. The characters are lively, the world building is stunning, and the magic system is brilliant. Rebecca Yarros has created something truly special here—a world that feels vast and dangerous and real, with characters you can't help but invest everything in. What makes Fourth Wing work so well is the balance. It's got the high-stakes tension of a military academy where survival is never guaranteed, the slow-burn romance that will have you absolutely feral, and a world so richly built that you lose yourself in it completely. The dragons aren't just a backdrop—they're characters in their own right, and the bond between rider and dragon is one of the most compelling parts of the whole story. Violet and Xaden's dynamic is everything. The tension, the banter, the trust that builds slowly and painfully—it's the kind of romance that makes you kick your feet and scream into your pillow. And Violet herself is such a fantastic protagonist. She's not the strongest or the fastest or the most powerful, but she's smart and resilient and refuses to give up, and you root for her with everything you have. It's safe to say I'm a dragon girl now. What a breath of fresh air this series is. I can't wait for what comes next.

I really enjoyed this read. The characters seem so real. They have conversations and friendships that are realistic. I even laughed at multiple jokes. I was sucked into this world.

The Fourth Wing is one of those rare books that pulls you in from the very first chapter and refuses to let go. Rebecca Yarros masterfully makes you feel every emotion—pain, triumph, heartbreak, redemption, and hope—as the story unfolds. Each chapter builds seamlessly upon the last, with subtle context clues and details scattered throughout that reward attentive readers and make the ending even more impactful. Beyond the dragons, action, and fantasy, this book offers powerful lessons about leadership, trust, resilience, and overcoming self-doubt. Watching Violet navigate impossible challenges while learning when to trust others—and when to trust herself—makes this more than just an entertaining read. There are valuable takeaways for young leaders about courage, adaptability, and leading through adversity. The characters are compelling, the world-building is immersive, and the pacing keeps you turning pages late into the night. The Fourth Wing is an absolute must-read and easily one of the most engaging books I’ve picked up in recent years. I’m already looking forward to diving into the next book in the series.

I’m on my second read and it definitely won’t be my last. This book just owns my soul!