Fourth Wing, Rebecca Yarros

 

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is a hot new book that got so many good reviews, I wanted to add it to my library holds right away.  This is the first book in the Empyrean series.

Started: 7/4/2023
Completed: 7/10/2023
Recommendation: Mild recommendation
Recommended By: Nobody

Review:

I am not thrilled with the romance (will they won't they) that has started to take a larger part in fantasy novels.  I am OK with the concept, but the implementation has the feel of a "take off your shirt" romance novel and a tad of porn (hmmm...given that Yarros is a romance novelist, this should have come as no surprise).  I am really cool with the protagonist fighting off a real problem like EDS.  The writing is pretty good overall and without the "steamy" there is decent world building and an internally consistent magic system.  The plot is enjoyable and I will likely pick up the next book in the series.  I probably won't be breathless waiting for it to drop.