Since landing on bookshelves in May 2023, Fourth Wing — the debut novel in Rebecca Yarros’ The Empyrean series — has taken the world of romantasy to unprecedented heights, catapulting the genre into a global phenomenon. Set in the fictional, highly militarized kingdom of Navarre, the novel charts the perilous, emotionally charged journey of Violet Sorrengail, a scribe-turned-dragonrider, as she navigates her newfound place at the prestigious Basgiath War College. With relentless action, horny high-stakes intrigue, and a generous dose of steam, it’s no surprise that Fourth Wing broke publishing records and established itself as a staple on the New York Times Bestseller list. Since then, Yarros has released two follow-up books in the series — Iron Flame and Onyx Storm — which have only strengthened The Empyrean saga’s chokehold on romantasy fans worldwide. And now, a Michael B. Jordan produced adaptation of the series has been announced.
