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Empyrean

Fourth Wing Reading Order

The Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros launched with Fourth Wing and became a global publishing phenomenon. Here's the complete Fourth Wing / Empyrean reading order, including upcoming books.

Where to start

Start with Fourth Wing — it's the series opener and perfectly sets up the dragon-riding academy world, the magic system, and Violet and Xaden's relationship.

Complete Empyrean Book List

  1. 1

    Fourth Wing

    Rebecca Yarros·2023·Book 1 — start here
    Buy
  2. 2

    Iron Flame

    Rebecca Yarros·2023·Book 2
    Buy
  3. 3

    Onyx Storm

    Rebecca Yarros·2025·Book 3
    Buy

  4. Empyrean Book 4

    Upcoming
    Rebecca Yarros·TBA·Book 4 — forthcoming
    Coming Soon

  5. Empyrean Book 5

    Upcoming
    Rebecca Yarros·TBA·Book 5 — planned finale
    Coming Soon

Empyrean — Frequently Asked Questions

How many books will be in the Empyrean series?

Rebecca Yarros has confirmed the Empyrean series will be 5 books. Fourth Wing (1), Iron Flame (2), and Onyx Storm (3) are out. Books 4 and 5 are forthcoming.

Do I need to read Iron Flame before Onyx Storm?

Yes — the Empyrean series must be read in order. The overarching plot and character arcs build directly on each previous book, and cliffhangers connect them.

Is Fourth Wing a romance or fantasy?

Both. Fourth Wing is classified as romantasy — a blend of epic fantasy (dragon riders, magic, war) and romance. The series has a strong romantic storyline alongside its fantasy world-building.

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