Untitled Empyrean (Fourth Wing Series Continuation) Review
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Untitled Empyrean (Not Book Four)
Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing launched the romantasy phenomenon. The Empyrean series continuation is the right purchase for invested fans.
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TL;DR
The Empyrean series continuation (the next book after Onyx Storm) is the right purchase for readers invested in Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing-launched romantasy phenomenon. The Empyrean series — Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Onyx Storm, and continuing — is one of the most-popular contemporary fantasy-romance series of recent years. Dragon-rider academy setting, complex magic system, and the slow-burn romance that BookTok has championed. For fans who finished the prior books, this is the next entry; for new readers, start with Fourth Wing first.
Why It Matters
Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing (2023) launched a publishing phenomenon — selling millions, dominating BookTok, and reshaping contemporary romantasy expectations. The Empyrean series became the foundational text for the post-Fourth Wing romantasy boom. Each book continues the dragon-rider Violet Sorrengail's arc through the academy and beyond. Reading the series in order is the right approach.
Key Specs
- Series: Empyrean (Fourth Wing universe)
- Genre: romantasy, fantasy, dragon-rider academia
- Format: hardcover, paperback, audiobook
- Audiobook narrators: dual narration (Rebecca Soler and Teddy Hamilton)
- Pre-order or just-released — verify status
- Series order: Fourth Wing → Iron Flame → Onyx Storm → this continuation
- Audience: BookTok-aligned, YA/adult crossover
Pros
- Continuation of one of the most-popular contemporary romantasy series
- Dragon-rider academy setting is the BookTok phenomenon
- Slow-burn romance arc continues development
- Audiobook dual narration adds production value
- Right for invested fans of the prior books
- Cultural relevance for engaging with the romantasy boom
Cons
- Don't read out of order — start with Fourth Wing
- Some readers find the romance pacing slow across multi-book commitment
- Dragon-academy setting may not appeal to non-fantasy readers
- Heavy thematic content (war, violence, moral complexity) for some readers
- Pre-order timing requires patience for fans
Who It's For
Fans who finished Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm. BookTok-aligned readers. Romantasy enthusiasts. Skip it if you haven't read the prior books (start with Fourth Wing first), if you don't enjoy fantasy-romance hybrids, or if dragon-academy settings don't appeal.
How to Use It
Read in series order: Fourth Wing → Iron Flame → Onyx Storm → this continuation. Don't read out of order — character arcs and world-building build sequentially. The audiobook dual narration handles the dragon-rider perspectives well. Discuss with BookTok community for full cultural context.
How It Compares
Vs. Fourth Wing alone: this is continuation, not entry point. Vs. Iron Flame: comparable Empyrean continuation. Vs. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas: Maas is comparable romantasy tier. Vs. The Cruel Prince by Holly Black: Black is YA fantasy with romance. Vs. Throne of Glass by Maas: comparable extended-series romantasy.
Bottom Line
The right Empyrean continuation for invested Fourth Wing fans. Buy it for the next entry. Skip it without reading the prior books or for non-romantasy readers.
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