“A dragon without its rider is a tragedy. A rider without their dragon is dead.”
Did you just finish reading Fourth Wing, and now you want, no, need something more? Something with magic and adventure, romance, and adrenaline-inducing fight scenes? Maybe even some sassy dragons, and perhaps a few more shadow daddies? I’m here to give you some recommendations for books like Fourth Wing — so saddle up your dragons; we’re going flying.
Here Are Some Books Like Fourth Wing That You'll Love
Daggers, parapet
Dragon sass, tension, golden
(Jack)*sses throughout
- Fourth Wing haiku
by Raigan Mao
Iron Flame (Empyrean #2)
“I could torch him if you would like,” Tairn offers. “But you do seem attached.”
If you enjoyed Fourth Wing but haven't read Iron Flame, what are you waiting for?! Dragons and more heartache (IYKYK) await you in this action-packed sequel to Fourth Wing. If for whatever reason you aren't sure whether or not you want to continue the Fourth Wing ride, at least read it for the dragon sass.
Read for the dragons
“I hate your mom, but love you”
College angst babe
- Iron Flame haiku
by Raigan Mao
A Shadow in the Ember (Flesh and Fire #1)
“I wasn’t sure how one could seduce another into falling in love with them after stabbing them in the chest.”
A Shadow in the Ember by Jennifer L. Armentrout is great for Fourth Wing fans! There are sassy dragons, a shadow daddy, a bad*ss FMC, an amazing revenge scene, and lots of entertaining banter. This book series has become my current bookish obsession!
Shove it down his throat
Shadow Daddy isn’t happy
Sweet revenge b*tches
- A Shadow in the Ember haiku
by Raigan Mao
Kingdom of the Wicked (#1)
“Nonna said you could catch more flies with honey than with vinegar. I figured a cannoli would help me catch a prince of Hell just fine.”
Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco. Italian cooking, witches, a murder, demons, the Princes of Hell, summoning said demons and Princes of Hell, and a little bit of spice in this exact order make this an unforgettable read, perfect for fans of Fourth Wing.
Holy cannolies
Summoning gone wrong… or not
Powerful witch, b*tch
-Kingdom of the Wicked haiku
by Raigan Mao
The Serpent and the Wings of Night (The Crowns of Nyaxia #1)
“This was the stare of a creature who understood she was confronting death itself, and still chose to spit in its face.”
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent. Vampires. Hot ones, murderous ones, winged ones—the list goes on. A romantasy (romance or fantasy) competition where the little serpent bites and contenders have to fight to the death to win a favor or wish from their goddess. Doesn’t that sound amazing!?
Little serpent bites
Does wingspan apply here too?
F*cking bloodsuckers
- The Serpent and the Wings of Night haiku
by Raigan Mao
The Hurricane Wars (#1)
“Do you make it a habit to compliment everyone who's trying to kill you?" "Not everyone." His eyes flashed with a hint of amusement. "Just you.”
The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon. A nation at war. A reluctant prince. An orphaned soldier. Extremely slow burn! You have been warned; somehow I (unintentionally) escaped all the 'slow burn warnings'. This gave me Shadow and Bone vibes, and I liked it.
Where is this going
Looking for slow burn? Right here
I’m here for the ride
- The Hurricane Wars haiku
by Raigan Mao
An Ember in the Ashes (#1)
“All the beauty of the stars means nothing when life here on earth is so ugly.”
An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir is perfect if you want other enemies-to-lovers reads in a military war school setting. Secrets, lies, and betrayal all occur at Blackcliff Military Academy and make Basgiath War College look like Andarna. Dangerous, but in a slightly less cutthroat way.
Sweet rebellion
Mommy issues are a thing
Forbidden lovers
-An Ember in the Ashes haiku
by Raigan Mao and Hannah Lindell-Smith
The Bridge Kingdom (#1)
“This man might be a hunter. But he was mistaken if he believed she was prey.”
The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen…is full of snakes. Literally and figuratively. Arranged marriage, bad*ss FMC, betrayal, sibling rivalry, sibling murdering, what–. Yeah, the first couple of chapters are pretty intense. The book as a whole was savage.
Racing against snakes
Enemies to lovers here
Spicy tension? Love
- The Bridge Kingdom haiku
by Raigan Mao
A Court of Thorns and Roses (#1)
“Don't feel bad for one moment about doing what brings you joy.”
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Mass. I’m sure you’ve heard of it. Rude gesturing, fighting, biting, hunting, romance, and stabbing get spicier and better as you read the series.
Note to self: if you want to find the love of your life, go out to the woods and hunt an animal.
Masked men are hot… right?
Say no to toxic men please
Oh look, I can’t read
-A Court of Thorns and Roses haiku
by Raigan Mao
If you loved reading Fourth Wing and want to discover more books featuring dragons, check out these recommendations for some TBR worthy additions!
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