Books

"""Fourth Wing,"" the first novel in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series, throws Violet Sorrengail, a scholarly young woman, into the brutal world of Basgiath War College. Expected to follow in her family's military footsteps, Violet is forced to abandon her love of books for a chance to become a dragon rider – the kingdom of Navarre's elite airborne warriors. Undersized and underestimated, Violet faces constant danger from her ruthless peers and the unforgiving training regimen. However, her determination and hidden strength fuel her fight for survival. As she navigates the treacherous social landscape and the challenges of bonding with a powerful dragon, Violet discovers a shocking secret about the college and a forbidden connection with Xaden Riorson, a captivating yet enigmatic figure."