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FOURTH WING - Rebecca Yarros

5/30/2023

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5 stars

Yarros had the AUDACITY to put all of my favorite things in one book?? *fans self* 
Dragons, fights to the death, enemies to lovers, and a perfectly accessible writing style have made this an addictive series to watch.

Plot/Pacing: ★★★★★
Characters: ★★★
Setting: ★★★★
Enjoyment: ★★★★★

This book really said, "Let's combine everything that worked in a bunch of fantasy books before and mash them into something awesome." And it worked.

Fourth Wing has been all over the book community this spring. If you've somehow not heard of it yet, you will, and if you haven't broken under the hype train and tried this story out, then you are an insanely strong personality and I fear you.

I had no desire to avoid this hype train—I've been eagerly awaiting it since this book popped up on my Amazon "you might be interested in..." window in late 2022.

Dragon riders. A college segmented into quadrants. A quashed rebellion with lingering consequences. A longstanding war. Magic powers. A girl caught in the middle, tugged on by Fate.

I know, I know. We've heard those things before, right? That's like Eragon + Divergent + Deadly Education + Red Queen + [insert blockbuster series here].

But Y'ALL. When I tell you that I couldn't put this book DOWN, I mean that I literally took it into the bathroom with me so that I could keep reading it. (Outing myself here, but you need to hear me right when I talk about this level of obsession.)

I ignored texts for this book. I ignored meal times. Like I've already said, I took this book with me for calls of nature. Fourth Wing couldn't be stopped, and I was obsessed beyond reason.

Addictive is the only word I can use to describe this reading experience and the subsequent fandom hype that happens after you finish. Unlike some popular reads out there—where let's be honest, once you gain some distance you realize flaws and your passion fades—I don't see this happening with Fourth Wing. I'm days out from my first read and I'm still wishing I could dive back into this world.

This is so clearly a reaction review that I don't think I want to talk about anything specific in this story. The blurb pretty much covers it.

My only caveat for Fourth Wing is related to its fanfiction-like status as a remix of the greatest trope hits: Listen, I know this book isn't a unique snowflake. But I literally don't care.

There's something to be said for the talent required in taking an established set of ingredients and still baking something tasty that feels like a handmade treat tailored to you, you know?

Ride the wave, y'all. It's so much fun.

Thanks to the author for my copy in exchange for an honest review.
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