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Starting the Book New Year off with a bang!
I’ll admit it, I sometimes steer clear of “popular” books. I’m contrary like that LOL. This book though, BELIEVE THE HYPE. It’s been a long time since a book has consumed me the way this did. I was so hooked that I blocked out everything around me, reading non-stop until I hit the final page. Honestly, thank goodness it’s the festive season, and I survive on cheese because I was not putting this book down.
From the moment Violet stepped onto the parapet, my soul belonged to this story. The world building is intense and immersive, and the stakes are sky high from the very beginning. If you haven’t heard about it yet, here’s the gist: Fourth Wing is set in a military academy where students train to become infantry, scribes, healers, or dragon riders. Choosing the dragon rider path is dangerous, think gruelling challenges, backstabbing cadets, and, yes, dragons who might kill you on the spot. If you survive, though, the rewards are incredible, including bonding with a dragon and gaining a magical signet power. The story follows Violet Sorrengail, the general’s daughter, as she navigates this perilous path.
This book had me on edge the entire time. The pacing is relentless, and the characters, human and dragon alike, are so well written that it’s impossible to pick a favourite. The tension in every scene is palpable, and the emotional weight of Violet and Xaden’s journey makes it impossible not to root for them.
Fourth Wing isn’t just a book, it’s an experience. It’s been a long time since a story has stayed in my head, replaying scenes over and over, long after I finished reading. And the best part? It’s just the first in a five book series, which means there’s so much more to come.
If you’ve been on the fence about picking this one up, don’t wait any longer it’s an absolute must read.