The Next Book in the Fourth Wing Series Is Releasing Next Week, Preorders Discounted

The Empyrean series has skyrocketed in popularity over the last few years, thanks to its innovative storyline and a viral boost from TikTok. The series kicked off with "Fourth Wing," which has maintained a strong presence on Amazon's top-sellers list since 2023. The excitement continues with Rebecca Yarros's latest installment, "Onyx Storm," which secured the number two spot for preorders on Amazon in 2024.

"Onyx Storm" is set to officially release on Tuesday, January 21. Currently, preorders for this highly anticipated book are available at a discount on Amazon. If you're new to the series, you're in luck— "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame," the first two books in the series, are available for free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription for a limited time.

Onyx Storm Preorders

Onyx Storm (Standard Edition)

Hardcover and Kindle versions of the standard edition are currently discounted.

• Hardcover: $29.99 save 30% - $20.98 at Amazon
• Kindle: $29.99 save 50% - $14.99 at Amazon

The deluxe edition remains at full price, and paperback versions are not yet available for purchase. For more purchasing options, check out our guide on where to buy books online.

What Is the Empyrean Series About?

Before diving into the series, a friend recommended "Fourth Wing" to me, describing it as "Like the Harry Potter books, but with dragons." While that comparison holds in the early stages, the series soon takes a turn reminiscent of the Twilight saga. It's a magical, fantasy romance novel that delves into graphic details.

The story centers on Violet Sorrengail, a seemingly fragile young girl thrust into the perilous world of dragon riders by her powerful mother. As Violet navigates her challenges and survives the academy, she grapples with complex emotions about her mother, a former friend, and a boy she believes wants her dead. Amidst this, deeper secrets about the dragons and her world unfold, positioning Violet at the heart of an epic romance and a larger mystery.

Fourth Wing and Iron Flame on Kindle Unlimited

Kindle Unlimited

The first two books of the Empyrean series, "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame," are currently available for free on the Kindle app with a Kindle Unlimited subscription. To dive into the series, simply log into your Kindle account and download these titles before they are no longer part of the subscription offering.