


The Empyrean
3 books
The Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros has 3 books. Start with Fourth Wing (2023), then read the rest in the order below.
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The Empyrean reading order

Fourth Wing
Rebecca Yarros
Forced into the brutal world of dragon riders by her formidable mother, Violet Sorrengail never expected to survive her first year at Basgiath War College. Small and fragile, she must rely on her wits to navigate a treacherous academy where cadets kill or be killed, and the price of failure is death. As Violet struggles to prove her worth, she finds herself entangled with powerful figures and drawn into a deadly game of survival, where the bonds she forms might be her only hope.

Iron Flame
Rebecca Yarros
In a world teetering on the brink of war, a young woman navigates the treacherous landscape of a brutal war college, where survival is a daily battle and trust is a luxury few can afford. As she hones her skills as a dragon rider, she uncovers dark secrets about the kingdom's past and the true cost of its future. Facing impossible odds and formidable enemies, she must forge alliances and confront her deepest fears to protect those she loves and fight for a chance at peace. This gripping tale explores themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope in the face of overwhelming adversity.

Onyx Storm
Rebecca Yarros
Brave the dark. Get ready to fly or die in the breathtaking follow-up to Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. Returning to the richly imagined world of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, the third instalment of Rebecca Yarros' scintillating romantasy series finds Violet in deadlier peril than ever before. "Rebecca Yarros has created some awesome dragons! Proud, beautiful, and full of unique magics." Christopher Paolini, #1 NYT bestselling author of the Inheritance Cycle. Rebecca Yarros is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than fifteen novels, with multiple starred Publishers Weekly reviews and a Kirkus Best Book of the Year.