The Best Books Like Fourth Wing
If you are like me, you are eagerly waiting for the next installment in the Empyrean series which is why I created a list of books like Fourth Wing. These are sure to cure your book hangover.

If you love fantasy books then you have definitely been hearing about Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. It is the fantasy book of the year (decade) and is a must-read. However, if you have already read it and are waiting desperately for the next book in the Empyrean Series then you need a list of books like Fourth Wing to keep you occupied until the series is complete. If you have not read Fourth Wing yet, you can check out my post, Fourth Wing Series in Order: 5 Fantasy Books to Obsess Over!
Fourth Wing is an adult fantasy romance series that has exploded all over the internet. It is being described as a Hunger Games meets A Court of Thorns and Roses with dragons! It is an addictive, page-turning adult fantasy book that is the first in the Empyrean Series.
Fourth Wing is so popular in part because it crosses so many fantasy genres. It is a world-building, high fantasy with dragon and romance all set at Basgaith War College.
The Best Books Like Fourth Wing
Each colorful block below represents the best book in a subgenre of books like Fourth Wing. Click on the arrow to reveal my “best” pick in any category. You’ll also be able to use a page jump to see more books in that section.
Best Dragon Book Like Fourth Wing
When the Moon Hatched- Click to read the review and see more books in this Category
Best Fantasy Series Like Fourth Wing
Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas – Click to read the review and see more books in this Category
Best Fantasy Romance Books Like Fourth Wing
Fall of Wrath and Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout – Click to read the review and see more books in this Category
Dark Academia Fantasy Books Like Fourth Wing
Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo- Click to read the review and see more books in this Category
YA Books Like Fourth Wing
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins – Click to read the review and see more books in this Category
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Dragon Books Like Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
If you love all things dragons, Fourth Wing definitely does not have a shortage of that. We gathered up a few more Dragon books for adults. These books should keep you occupied while you are waiting for the next book in the Empyrean Series.

When the Moon Hatched
Author: Sarah A. Parker
Year: 2024
Genre: Fantasy
More info: Moonfall Series, 1
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
Raeve is an assassin for the rebellion. She shows no mercy and leaves no witnesses until one night when she lets a mysterious stranger live. When The Guild of Nobles’ prisons Raeve, she expects death but instead finds herself carried away by Kaan Vaegor’s dragon.
Kaan is a King mourning the loss of the love of his life when he finds Raeve in the prison cell. She cannot help but feel the connection between them but cannot understand why.
This is the first book in the Moonfall Series and I cannot wait to see what happens.
Trigger Warnings
Sexual Content, Graphic Violence
Why Jackie loves it
I was immediately sucked into this world of Fae and dragons. The storytelling is fantastic, and the characters are unique and surprising. I loved how strong Raeve is and yet, her character is also vulnerable. I cannot wait for the next book. This is definitely one of my favorite books of 2024.
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A Dawn of Onyx
Author: Kate Golden
Year: 2022
Genre: Sacred Stones #1
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Plot
Arwen Valondale has always had the ability to heal with the touch of her hands. When she is captured by the King of Onyx’s soldiers while trying to save her brother, she is brought back to the vicious king’s kingdom as a prisoner. Soon she finds herself training with a healer and unable to escape due to the vicious beasts in the surrounding forest.
Why Jackie loves it
While technically published in December 2022, this YA fantasy novel is currently being re-released and I am so glad that it is. This is a breakout TikTok YA fantasy romance book that is the first in the series.
Find this book in: Books like ACOTAR/ The Best Books Like Fourth Wing / Dragon Books for Adults

A Game of Thrones: Song of Ice and Fire
Author: George R.R. Martin
Year: 1996
Genre: Fantasy
More info: Locust Award Winner, 1997
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
This is a book that I learned about after I watched the series on HBO. In my case, watching the show first helped me remember (and put a face to) the plethora of characters within this series.
Truth be told, I still needed reminders now and then. Winter is coming. The House of Stark is preparing for winter after a centuries-long summer. They must prepare to defend themselves from the creatures behind the wall.
There is no way to briefly summarize this epic world-building, historical fantasy with powerful women, an intricate, captivating story, and more. There are dragons and war, love and lust, scheming and backstabbing, in this epic world-building fantasy.
Trigger Warnings
Violence, rape, incest
Why Jackie loves it
This book is EPIC and the series is completely EPIC as well.
Find this book in: Books Like Game of Thrones / Best Adult Fantasy Novels / The Best Books Like Fourth Wing / Dragon Books for Adults

His Majesty’s Dragon
Author: Naomi Novik
Year: 2006
Genre: Historical Fantasy
More info: Temeraire Book 1 of 9
Age Range:14+
Plot
Captain Laurence is serving in the British Navy when his ship captures a French ship with a dragon egg. Knowing that the dragon must receive its master immediately, Capt. Laurence becomes that master.
Suddenly, Laurence and the dragon, Temeraire, find themselves in the Aerial Corps trying to defeat Napoleon and his army. This epic historical fantasy series is a must-read and perfect if you are looking for books like Fourth Wing.
Why Jackie loves it
I cannot believe that I had not heard of this epic series by Naomi Novik. I love her most recent books and stumbled upon this series after hearing someone talk about it. I love the historical fiction feel of this book. Other than the addition ff dragons, it feels like it could have happened
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Addicting Fantasy Series Like Fourth Wing
If you love Fourth Wing because it is an addictive fantasy series, these fantasy books similar to Fourth Wing will have you hooked. We have read and loved the books in these addictive series and we think you will love them as well.

Throne of Glass
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Year: 2012
Genre: YA Fantasy
More info: Throne of Glass Book 1 of 7
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Age Range: 14+
Plot
This epic book series from Sarah J. Maas was started when Sarah was still a teenager! It’s all about Celaena, an imprisoned assassin who is offered freedom by acting as the champion for Prince Dorian.
As she prepares to earn her freedom in the competition, she begins training sessions with the captain of the guard. As she tries to acclimate to court life, the prince is drawn to her, and a love triangle forms. This series is perfect for YA fantasy lovers. It has everything you want from world-building to plot and great characters.
Why Kirsten loves it
The YA fantasy series gets better and better with each book! It is total must-read if you are looking for books like ACOTAR and a must-read if you love fae books. I am still amazed that Maas wrote this at such a young age
Find this book in: Books Like A Court of Thorns and Roses / Fantasy Book Series for Young Adults / The Ultimate List of YA Fantasy Books / The Best Books Like Fourth Wing /Adult and YA Fae Books

One Dark Window
Author: Rachel Gillig
Year: 2022
Genre: Fantasy Romance
More info: The Shepherd Kind book 1 of 2
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
Elspeth has the voice of a monster in her head whom she calls Nightmare. He has been there for almost as long as she can remember.
After a meeting with a highwayman, who is actually the king’s nephew and the Captain of the Destiers, Elspeth joins him on a quest to save the kingdom from the surrounding mist. Nobody has ever come out of the mist alive. The two must work together and learn to trust each other while collecting 12 Providence Cards. Only when the cards are reunited can the curse be broken.
But Elpeth has another secret, the Nightmare is slowly getting stronger each time she uses his magic and she is having a harder time maintaining control over her mind. She knows that the next time she calls upon Nightmare’s magic to protect her, it might be the last thing she does.
Why Jackie loves it
This is an adult romance fantasy book unlike anything else I have read. Parts of the story read like a fairy tale and the concept of the Providence Cards is so unique and complex as each card gives its user a different magical ability. I immediately picked up the second book in the duology and wished it was a much longer series.
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Children of Blood and Bone
Author: Tomi Adeyemi
Year: 2018
Genre: YA Fantasy
More info: Legacy of Orisha, #1
An Instant New York Times Bestseller, A TIME top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time, A New York Times Notable Children’s Books, A Kirkus Prize Finalist
Age Range: 14+
Plot
When magic disappeared from Orisha, Zelie’s world changed forever. When the king ordered all the Maji killed, Zelie was left without a mother or magic. She is on a quest to find revenge and bring magic back to Orisha (Orisha is a mythical Nigeria). This is one of the fantasy books for teens that builds a whole new world and brings young adult fantasy books to a whole new level.
Zelie must use the help of a princess to escape from the crown prince who wants to finish what his father started and erase all magic permanently. This book is filled with magic, spirits, and danger.
Why Jackie loves it
I enjoyed this book which is the first in a fantasy series for Young Adults. I listened to the amazing audiobook and I loved listening to the story the way that the story was intended to sound.
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Fantasy Romance Books Similar to Fourth Wing
If romantasy is your thing, then we know you love Fourth Wing! But, if you have read both Fourth Wing and Iron Flame and are now stuck, these are some of our favorite fantasy romance books that you will love!

Fall of Ruin and Wrath
Author: Jennifer L. Armentrout
Year: 2024
Genre: Fantasy Romance
More info: Awakening Book 1
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
Where do I even begin with this book? This book was the perfect fantasy romance book. Calista has a talent for understanding people and knowing their intentions. She lives with the Baron of Archwood as a courtesan, a favored one because of her gift. When Calista’s intuition tells her to save someone, she realizes she has had previous contact with this prince.
Now, she is the prince’s companion and feels inextricably drawn to him. The kingdom is in trouble, her safety is in danger, and she must choose between her intuition and her heart. This is a dark romance unlike any other I have read. It is also quite spicy!
The world-building is perfect and intertwined throughout this fast-paced, must-read book. I cannot wait to read the rest of this fantasy series #gifted
Trigger Warnings
Torture
Why Jackie loves it
I love Armentrout’s world-building. This is a dark romance that is spicy with a deep storyline that has only just begun. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series. The characters are imperfect and complex, yet they are likable and somehow relatable.
Find this book in: Adult Fantasy Romance Books / Best Adult Fantasy Novels / Books like A Court of Thorns and Roses / The Best Books Like Fourth Wing

A Court of Mist and Fury
Author: Sarah J Maas
Year: 2016
Genre: Fantasy Romance
More info: ACOTAR #2
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
Feyre is having a hard time recovering from what happened under the mountain in Book 1 of the series as she had to do truly terrible things to save the Spring Court. Tamlin’s overbearing and overprotecting tendencies are making her feel trapped. As her wedding to Tamlin, High Lord of the Spring Court approaches, Rhysand, High Lord of the Night Court, comes back into her life.
Feyre spends a lot of this learning to control her new High Fae powers while learning to navigate political alliances and her own emotions. This story sets up for an epic battle in part 3.
Why Kirsten loves it
Move over, Tamlin, there is a new leading man in my life. Rhysand is the epitome of a book boyfriend. Strong, charismatic, funny, and sexy as hell. Feyre is a hell of a heroine too – a badass heroine that would make Katniss Everdeen proud.
I loved how she found her inner strength in this book and I can’t wait to see where their story takes us in book 3! Be warned though – this fantasy series doesn’t have many sex scenes, but the sex scenes they have are quite explicit.
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Demon’s Guide to Wooing a Witch
Author: Sarah Hawley
Year: 2024
Genre: Fantasy Romance
More info: Glimmer Falls Book 2 of 3
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
This is the second book in a supernatural romance series but you do not need to have read the first one to enjoy this paranormal romance book. As fantasy romances go, this one is very steamy with some interesting takes on the sex drive of a demon. Let’s just say that this one is not for the faint of heart.
Calladia knows exactly who she is and who she is not- the debutante that her mother the mayor would like to show off. When she saves someone from a demon attack, she is mortified to find out that it is Astoroth, a member of the demon high counsel who tried to kill her best friend.
Now, he has no memories and she is stuck with him until they can find a cure for his memory loss. #gifted
Why Jackie loves it
Calladia is completely bad a** and I love her for it. Astoroth is hilarious in his pomposity and their interactions, while steamy, are also laugh-out-loud funny. I also loved the character development. This was a fun one-sitting read.
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Bride
Author: Ali Hazelwood
Year: 2024
Genre: Fantasy romance
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
Misery Lark is the daughter of a Vampyre councilman who is being forced into marriage with their mortal enemy (the Weres) to form a peace treaty between the two species. She has been living with humans and trying to live her life under the radar.
Now, she must move into Were territory with her husband, Lowe Moreland, the Alpha of the Weres. She also has her reasons for going into Were territory and as long as she can stay under the radar, she should be able to stay alive. After all, the last Vampyre/ Were marriage ended in a deadly and bloody battle. This paranormal romance is SPICY. If Ali Hazelwood’s last books made you blush, this one will give your face a sunburn.
Trigger Warnings
Violence, kidnapping
Why Jackie loves it
I feel like this is an adult version of Twilight if Bella fell in love with Jacob. Anyone who is “Team Jacob” will love this book. But more than that, I loved the depth of the characters and the intricacy of the plot without it feeling overwhelming.
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Dark Academia Fantasy Books Like Fourth Wing
I would not normally think of magical books set in school when thinking about Fourth Wing. But it is set at Basgaith War College. While I would not want to go there, if you love that aspect of Fourth Wing, these are some other spicy fantasy books set at college you should not miss.

Ninth House
Author: Leigh Bardugo
Year: 2019
Genre: Fantasy
More info: Alex Stern #1
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
Alex Stearn is the sole survivor of a horrible homicide. While recovering in the hospital, she is offered a chance to attend Yale on a full scholarship. She finds the Secret Societies of Yale, each practicing a unique type of magic.
Trigger Warnings
Sexual Assault
Why Jackie loves it
There are so many things about this urban fantasy book that I love. It is filled with magic, unlike anything you have ever read before. It has fantasy, secret societies, magic, and mystery. I could not put it down.
Find this book in: Urban Fantasy / Books Set in College / Books About Secret Society / Magic School Books / Adult Books similar to Harry Potter / Best Books of 2019 / Best Adult Fantasy Novels / The Best Books Like Fourth Wing

The Atlas Six
Author: Olivie Blake
Year: 2022
Genre: Fantasy
More info: (Atlas Series Book 1)
Instant New York Times Bestseller
A Vulture Best Fantasy Novel 2022
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
The Alexandrian Society members are the guardians of knowledge from the greatest civilizations that have ever existed. Six of the most brilliant magical academicians are chosen every decade to take their place in this secret society. Five will go on the secure a life filled with all the wealth and power they could dream of.
When the candidates of this decade are chosen, they each have powerful abilities that could lead to greatness or destruction. They find that The Society may not be everything it appears. This is book has an almost cult-like following and is an urban fantasy book you will not want to miss.
Why Jackie loves it
There are so many twists and turns to this fantasy dark academia novel, that I am not sure where to begin. I do know that I will be reading the next book! The plot is twisty and the characters are complex. This is a dark adult fantasy for those that like a lighter read.
Find this book in: Urban Fantasy Books / Books About Secret Societies / The Best Adult Fantasy Novels / Books Like Ninth House / The Best Books Like Fourth Wing

The Magicians
Author: Lev Grossman
Year: 2009
Genre: Fantasy
More info: Magicians Book 1 of 3
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Age Range: 18+
Plot
Quentin Coldwater is a high school student obsessed with the made-up world of Fillory. He finds himself admitted to a magical college that is both secret and elite. This one has an almost cult-like following.
The best way I can describe this series is if Harry Potter was admitted to Hogwarts in College. It has a different, darker feel but it is fun, imaginative, and entertaining. The magic in this school is a little bit dark. If you love urban fantasy books, you must read this series of books like Harry Potter. This is a witch book unlike any other.
Why Jackie loves it
This is dark and unique- unlike any book I have read before.
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YA Books Like Fourth Wing
If you loved Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros and are looking for a few YA books similar to Fourth Wing, these books will be right up your alley. We have some dystopian books as well as a dragon series and a fantasy series with a kick ass heroine for you to love.

The Hunger Games
Author: Suzanne Collins
Year: 2008
Genre: YA Sci-Fi
More info: Hunger Games #1
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Age Range: 10+
Plot
This is the first book in the Hunger Games series and it is epic! In the aftermath of what was once North America, there are 12 Districts surrounding the capital.
Each year, each district sends one boy and one girl to fight to the death in a competition called “The Hunger Games”. Katniss Everdeen volunteers as a tribute to save her younger sister, Prim, from certain death in the games where it is kill-or-be-killed.
Trigger Warnings
Death, Violence
Why Jackie loves it
This sci-fi book has everything but at its heart, it is a book about family, love, and survival. This book has a heart while also being a total pageturner!
Why Kirsten loves it
I’m not usually a sci-fi girly, but Jackie convinced me to read this one and I finished the entire series in a week and immediately binged the movies!
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Divergent
Author: Veronica Roth
Year: 2014
Genre: YA Sci-fi
More info: Best-selling series Book 1 of 4
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Age Range: 14+
Plot
In this trilogy, Chicago society is divided into factions dedicated to a particular virtue: Candor, Abnegation, Dauntless, Amity, and Erudite. On a selected day, all 16-year-olds gather to choose their faction.
Beatrice must choose between staying with her family and becoming who she was meant to be. This first book in the trilogy is unlike anything I had read. It drew me in and kept me turning the pages until the end. Of course, nothing is as it seems in this dystopian YA Fantasy.
Trigger Warnings
Abuse, death
Why Jackie loves it
This series was unlike any other that I had read before. I loved the first two books and the third in the series was a little iffy for me. This series is fast-paced and unexpected.
Find this book in: Books Like the Hunger Games / Books Like the Selection / YA Dystopian Novels / Best YA Romance Books

Eragon
Author: Christopher Paolini
Year: 2003
Genre: Fantasy
Age: 11+
More info: Inheritance Cycle #1
Plot
Eragon, a 15-year-old boy, believes that he is merely a farm boy until one day, he discovers a polished blue stone in the forest. When the stone hatches and a dragon emerges, Eragon enters a world full of magic and power that he never knew existed. Eragon discovers he is a dragon rider, one of the few left.
Why Jackie loves it
This middle-school fantasy series is a world of dragons, magic, and power. Almost a “Dragon Masters” for the more mature reader, this series took me into a world of fantasy I won’t forget.
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Expert Tip
Are you new to fantasy? Did you read Fourth Wing and are ready to start reading more fantasy books? This is my advice on how to ease into the genre slowly
- Think about what you loved about Fouth Wing and choose a fantasy book that is similar in genres
- If these books seem too intense, check out some of the YA picks on this list. They are often easier as a starting point. We have The Ultimate List of YA Fantasy Books to help you get started
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fourth Wing Part of a Series?

Yes! Fourth Wing is Part of the Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros. Fourth Wing is an adult fantasy romance series that has exploded all over the internet. It is being described as a Hunger Games meets A Court of Thorns and Roses with dragons!
Is There a Sequel to Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros?

YES!!! And thank goodness for that. The second book in the Empyrean Series is called Iron Flame and it is set to be released in November. Rebecca Yarros had been teasing the cover reveal.
Why Do I Keep Hearing About Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros?

Fourth Wing is an adult fantasy romance series that has exploded all over the internet. It is being described as a Hunger Games meets A Court of Thorns and Roses with dragons! It is an addictive, page-turning adult fantasy book that is the first in the Empyrean Series.
The May 2nd, 2023, first edition of the book has beautiful stenciled flying dragons on black sprayed page edges and mapped endpapers. This edition is almost impossible to find.
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