wings of blood
wings of blood -or Fourth Wing, by its original title in English—is the first volume of the saga Empyrean, written by American author Rebeca Yarros. The work was first published in 2023 by Red Tower Books, an imprint of Entangled Publishing. After its initial release, the book became a sales phenomenon, selling out its print runs in the United States.
The publisher had to announce that they would do a reprint, a fact that had not happened in North America for a few years. Later, the Planeta label translated and marketed the work in Spanish, going on sale on November 15, 2023. The novel had mostly positive reviews on all platforms., especially on booktok, bookstagram and booktube, where he still has thousands of fans.
Synopsis of wings of blood
The girl who was forced to be a rider
The novel follows Violet Sorrengail, a twenty year old girl who has prepared throughout his life to belong to the Quadrant of the Scribes and record history of Navarre, the kingdom where he lives. Despite the protagonist's dreams of tranquility and love of books, her mother, like the great general that she is, demands that she compete for a place in the Quadrant of Dragon Riders, the city's elite. .
Violet is very intelligent, but also small and very weak. She appears to suffer from Ehlers Danlos syndrome., so their bones and joints are too fragile, and break very easily.
Despite his condition, Girl is forced by her mother a attend Basgiath War College, and become one of the jackets who will be in front for the strange war which Navarre fights the enemy.
The diary of the missing brother
Violet's sister complains to her mother about sending the protagonist to almost fatal training. But, realizing that the general is not going to change her mind, the first one gives the main character a diary written by their brother, who died in battle years ago. This notebook helps Violet in her first university tests, where she manages to earn the resentment of all of her classmates.
In addition to your recent entry and progress, The students hate Violet for being the general's daughter, since this was responsible for the death of their respective parents. According to government records, many of the university's recruits were children of rebels who were plotting treason against the kingdom. Instead of killing the traitors' descendants, they forced them to be horsemen and fight to protect Navarre.
The presentation of the dragons
After arduous training where she was forced to avoid her own death, The time has come for Violet and her companions to present themselves to the dragons, so that they can choose their riders. When one of these fantastic beings chooses a person to ride them, form a bond with them, They share their thoughts and loyalty, as well as some of their parents. Many students died in this test, as in the previous ones.
At the time of the exam, future riders and dragons meet. It is there that the students notice a small, golden dragon. Everyone thinks that she shouldn't be in that place and that if she mates with someone, this rider will be the weakest of all. To avoid this, they choose to kill the creature. Purple, upon hearing this, tries to give notice to the being, which not only earn the loyalty of the little dragonBut of one of the largest and most powerful male dragons in Navarre.
Another one of those romances
wings of blood It is a very remarkable story new adult de high fantasy and romance. The first half focuses more on adventure, utopia and the intrigues that surround the protagonist's entry into the Basgiath War College.. However, romance soon gives way. The protagonist's main bond is with her best friend from her childhood, who takes care of her to prevent her from being killed during training. But, it soon becomes very clear that this character is simply a stepping stone.
Violet's true love interest is Xaden Riorson, who hates her, because her parents were killed because of her mother, and whom she hates, because her brother was killed because of him. This enemies to lovers It progresses little by little, although it is not understood when love arises. There are no transitions between friendship and something more, so many fans prefer to focus on the fantasy side of the story.
About the author, Rebeca Yarros
Rebeca Yarros was born in Washington DC, United States. The author studied at Troy University, where she graduated in European History and English.. As a military daughter, she toured the world for many years until her parents retired. She later moved to Colorado. Later, Ella Yarros married a military man with whom she had six children. Her own family has changed residences several times, but returned to Colorado when her husband completed 22 years of service.
Yarros is an experienced writer. Throughout her life she has created more than fifteen novels. However, the author became really popular after the release of wings of blood, with which he has won multiple awards, remaining on the list of best sellers in the world. New York Times, from Libro.fm, and getting good reviews in Waterstones and Amazon.com.
Other books by Rebeca Yarros
Independent novels
- Against All Odds (1984);
- The Last Letter (2019);
- Great and Precious — Great and precious things (2020);
- Muses & Melodies — Muses and melodies (2020);
- The Things We Leave Unfinished (2021);
- A Little Too Close (2022);
- In the Likely Event. Montlake — In the likely event (2023)
Empyrean Series
- Iron Flame (2023);
Flight & Glory Series
- Full Measures — Full Measures (2014);
- Eyes Turned Skyward (2014);
- Beyond What is Given (2015);
- Hallowed Ground (2016);
- The Reality of Everything (2020)
In Luv duet
- Girl in Luv — Girl in love (2019);
- Boy in Luv — Boy in love (2019)
Legacy Series
- Point of Origin (2016);
- Ignite — Ignition (2016);
- Reason to Believe (2022);
Renegades Trilogy
- Wilder — Wilder (2016);
- Nova — New (2017);
- Rebel (2017)