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Epic Fantasy Books Like ‘Fourth Wing’ You Need to Read
November 15, 2023
Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing has taken the internet by storm. With its fast-paced plot, compelling characters, simmering enemies-to-lovers romance, and (ahem) really cool dragons, it’s no wonder readers all over the globe have fallen in love Violet and Xaden’s story. If you’re eagerly awaiting the release of Fourth Wing’s sequel, Iron Flame, on November 7, might be suggest some books like Fourth Wing to read in the meantime? Featuring dragons, high stakes, and delicious romance, these titles are going to be the perfect way to spend your time before diving back into the ruthless world of Basgiath War College.
The Priory of the Orange Tree
The Priory of the Orange Tree is a fantasy epic that should not be missed. Queen Sabran the Ninth is ruler of Inys. Her people have ruled for over a thousand years — but assassins are after Sabran, and her House’s reign will come to an end if she cannot conceive an heir. Ead is Sabran’s lady-in-waiting. Loyal to a secret society of sorceresses, Ead protects Sabran with dark, forbidden magic. Tané lives across the sea and has been training her entire life to become a dragonrider. But after one poor choice, her entire world could come crumbling down — and it has the potential to wreak incredible havoc, not only on her life, but also on Sabran, Ead, and the empire.
Immortal Longings
Bestselling author Chloe Gong’s high-stakes fantasy — inspired by Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra — is a collision of power, survival, and romance wrapped into one unputdownable read. Every thousand years, the kingdom of Talin holds a set of games. Those who enter are sent into a deadly battle, where the single winner will win more riches than they could ever want. Princess Calla Tuoleimi is planning to take down the monarchy. To do so, she will need to enter the games — and win. Anton Makusa wants to enter for an entirely different reason: His love has been in a coma for years and he needs the money to save her. In the games, Anton and Calla make an unexpected alliance that will change both of their plans… and perhaps end their lives.
His Majesty’s Dragon
If you thought the bond between Violet and her dragons was cool, meet: His Majesty’s Dragon. Captain Will Laurence is a navy officer during the Napoleonic Wars, most at home at sea. When his ship captures a French frigate bearing a dragon’s egg, Laurence knows it’s his duty to bring the egg to England so the newly hatched dragon can bond with one of the elite members of the Aerial Corps. Only the dragon hatches aboard the ship and unexpectedly bonds with Laurence. Now Laurence must enter into the new world of dragon riders — and bond with Temeraire, the dragon who will forever be part of his life.
Paladin’s Grace
Anyone care for a little murder mystery with their fantasy novel? Three years ago, Stephen’s god died. Since then, he has been living unmoored, desperate to be useful once more before he dies. But the trajectory of Stephen’s life changes after a run-in with fugitive Grace in an alley, where the two witness a botched assassination attempt. Thrown together by forces outside their control, Stephen and Grace come together to navigate a tangled web of lies, spies, and poisoners all while a killer lurks in the shadows…
Dragonfall
Dragonfall has everything we love about Fourth Wing: Romance, fantasy, and dragons out for revenge. Dragons are worshipped as gods, but once upon a time, the humans betrayed the dragons. Arcady gets by thieving on the streets. One day, he steals a powerful relic from the most hated person in history, giving him an unimaginable power that connects him to Everen, the last male dragon of his kind. When the relic is awoken, Everen is dragged through the Veil and given mortal form. But before he can reclaim his true form and fulfill his destiny, he must get Arcady to trust him completely — then kill him.
The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi
Amina al-Sirafi was once the most feared and respected pirate captain in the 12th century, but she retired to raise her daughter. Years later, the mother of a former crew member tracks her down and asks for help rescuing her granddaughter, who was kidnapped by a powerful sorcerer. Seeing the chance to relive old glory and secure her own daughter’s future, Amina agrees — and sets about putting her old crew back together. The twists come fast and furious as Amina and her pirate crew discover that their enemy is far more powerful than they expected. This book like Fourth Wing is fantastic for anyone who loved Violet’s determination and spirit.
A Game of Thrones
If loved the dragons and fantasy elements of Fourth Wing, then you need to experience George R. R. Martin’s A Game of Thrones, perhaps one of the most all-encompassing high fantasies ever told. It is a nuanced story that takes place within the Seven Kingdoms south of the Wall, where a deadly war is brewing. Martin carefully crafts this world, which has been wrought and wrecked by over 8,000 years of history. As if that feat of imagination is not enough to astound, each of the characters — driven by love, ambition, greed, and power — are unforgettable. While the battle for dominance rages within the Wall, a terrible force is rallying outside of it, readying itself to take down the kingdoms.
The Serpent and the Wings of Night
Imagine Fourth Wing meets a slightly more sinister Twilight. Oraya is the adopted daughter of the Nightborn vampire king. In their world, she is prey. The one way to prove her strength is by entering Kejari, the goddess of death’s tournament that pits the strongest warriors from the three vampire houses against one another. In a desperate plea for survival, Oraya makes an alliance with Raihn, the enemy to her father’s crown and her greatest competition. Yet there’s something far more dangerous than either Raihn or Kejari: love.
The Bridge Kingdom
If your favorite thing about Fourth Wing was the sizzling chemistry between Violet and Xaden, then this is the book for you. Lara has been trained since birth to be a lethal spy. Her ultimate mission is to marry King Aren, bring the Bridge Kingdom to its knees, and finally free her homeland. King Aren is said to be insufferable and cruel. But as Lara dives deeper into her mission, she begins to realize that King Aren is not the man she believed he was. The connection between the two is magnetic, forcing Lara to make an impossible decision: destroy the king or save her kingdom.
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