Books to Read If You Loved Fourth Wing

Books to Read If You Loved Fourth Wing

I still remember closing Rebecca Yarros’s Fourth Wing at two‑thirty in the morning, my heart galloping harder than Xaden on a storm‑soaked flight. If you’re here, I’m guessing you felt the same electric rush. The good news? The fantasy skies are wide, the dragons plenty, and the slow‑burn romances deliciously perilous. So let’s strap in—I’ll share the eight books that filled the Fourth Wing‑shaped hole in my soul and might just set yours ablaze too.

Why These Stories Sing the Same Tune

Before we dive, here’s the recipe I hunted for:

1. High‑stakes training grounds – because survival is the new meet‑cute.

2. Elemental beasts or dragons – scales optional, awe required.

3. A simmer‑then‑sizzle romance – give me tension I can taste.

4. Found‑family feels – wing‑mates, court comrades, coven sisters.

With that flight plan set, let’s unfurl our wings.

The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

If Fourth Wing lit your dragon‑flame, this gargantuan standalone will stoke it. I lost myself in Shannon’s matriarchal orders, gleaming wyrms, and POVs that orbit one slowly awakening evil. The political intrigue reminded me of Navarre’s faction feuds, and the female leads wield swords and secrets with equal grace.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

Similar Books to Fourth Wing with Fae Twist

Maas’s series trades dragons for lethal fae courts, but Feyre’s training‑to‑warrior arc echoes Violet’s. And yes—the slow‑burn morphs into a wildfire. My tip? Keep book two handy, because cliffhangers hit harder than lightning dragons.

Dragonfall by L. R. Lam

Romantasy Books with Dragons and Destiny

Imagine a thief accidentally bonding with the last male dragon god—awkward, right? The alternating human‑dragon POV gave me the same thrill as Fourth Wing’s dual perspectives. Plus, there’s a forbidden, gender‑flipped romance that had me screaming into my paperback.

Serpent & Dove by Shelby Mahurin

Enemies‑to‑Lovers Fantasy Romance Recommendations

A witch forced to marry a witch‑hunter? Chef’s kiss. The banter rivals Violet and Xaden’s mid‑air snark, while the training sequences drip with danger and desire. Bonus points for a Parisian‑style setting drenched in cinnamon and sin.

The Poppy War by R. F. Kuang

Darker, Grittier Flight Paths

If you crave academy life turned brutal battleground, Rin’s journey at Sinegard Military Academy delivers. Kuang swaps romance for grim strategy, but the stakes—and emotional devastation—mirror Fourth Wing’s most harrowing chapters.

Fireborne by Rosaria Munda

Dragon Riders and Revolutionary Sparks

Two orphaned dragonriders claw their way through a revolution’s messy aftermath. The nuanced politics and childhood‑friends‑to‑rivals‑to‑maybe‑more dynamic left my heart doing loop‑the‑loops. Think Fourth Wing meets Red Rising.

Trial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. Tuli

Hunger Games‑Meets‑Court Intrigue

Lor’s trials to claim a fae crown echo Violet’s gauntlet of combat exams—only here the arena sun scorches and the politics are wicked sharp. And the romantic tension? Let’s just say daggers aren’t the only things kept close to the chest.

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

Because Re‑Entry Is Mandatory

Okay, maybe this one’s cheating—but no Fourth Wing reading list is complete without its explosive sequel. I won’t spoil a feather, yet trust me: the stakes soar, the dragons bite harder, and the romance? Hotter than volcanic dragonfire.

How I Ranked My Picks

The Three‑Dragon Scale

1. Adrenaline – Did my pulse match Violet’s death‑defying dives?

2. Chemistry – Could I fan myself with a dragon wing?

3. World‑Building – Was I tempted to map the setting at 1 a.m.?

All eight soared across my scale—though Priory wins world‑building gold while Serpent & Dove nabs chemistry platinum.

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I’ve flown these skies, felt every scorch, and swooned at each impossible kiss. Now I’m handing you the reins. Which of these books will you dive into first—and what other books to read if you loved Fourth Wing would you add to the flight log? Let’s trade tales in the comments; the hatchling recommendations you share might become somebody’s next obsession.