OMG! OMG! I just finished reading Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros, and let me tell y’all—this book is totally worth the hype baby! I’m so f*cking happy I already have Iron Flame waiting for me at home because THAT ENDING is insane!! But since this is a spoiler-free review, that’s all I’ll say on that. But let’s dive in to this review.
Is Fourth Wing Worth the Hype? My Honest Review
Initial Thoughts: Fourth Wing Had Me Hooked From the First Page
I’ll admit, I was skeptical about this one at first.
When a book is the talk of the town, I tend to side-eye everyone screaming its praises because I usually don’t like what the “mainstream audience” likes. And I’m cool with that. I’m used to it. But from the very first page—after reading the line “I’m so f*cked”—I was all in. Yarros’ writing is gripping, hilarious, and downright addicting.
The Plot: Twists, Turns, and Dragons
Let’s be honest … this story had me at Dragons. But then it threw in a school specifically for dragon riders, a cutthroat environment, and a heroine who is anything but predictable? And baby!! By the time I hit Chapter 13, I was torn between which Dragon I would have picked for my own. As if this wasn’t a fictional story! As if that even mattered, when everyone was literally on their deathbeds. But can we talk about that plot twist towards the end?! I did NOT see that coming, and now I can’t stop thinking about it! It was THAT good!
Characters: A Dragon with Khonshu’s Voice?
And yes–while this story is totally about the Dragon Riders, and its school hellbent on raising soldiers instead of students, the big bad daddy Dragon *ahem yes I’m talking about you Tairn* completely stole the show for me. Anytime he “spoke,” I couldn’t help but hear Khonshu’s deep, dark, sarcastic voice from Moon Knight. Which made every scene with him ten times funnier. Of course, I just realized, that if Tairn wasn’t so big, and deadly, he’d basically be Mushu from Mulan! And of course Mushu is also the reason I love the animated Mulan movie!
But if we’re going to talk about my favorite character from the book, then we’ve gotta talk about the character I hate the most. Dain’s b*xch ass! He’s officially on my “characters I can’t wait to meet in person, because it’s on sight” list. And you’ll have to read book two, to understand why but whatever, I can’t forget what I’ve read, so he’s on the shit list. Along with that other boy we’re supposed to hate! What’s his name? Xaden? Yeah him.
Anywho …
What Makes “Fourth Wing” Worth the Hype?
- The Writing: It’s cinematic. I can see why they’re making this one into a movie! And I can’t wait.
- The Dragons: They’re not just cool—they’re hilarious, demanding, and full of personality.
- The World-Building: The fourth wing is so vividly described you feel like you’re there.
- The Emotions: One moment I was laughing at my favorite sassy little dragon’s witty comeback, and the next, I was gasping for air at the plot twist I never saw coming. It’s truly a rollercoaster of emotions!
Final Verdict
So yes, Fourth Wing is absolutely worth the hype. I borrowed my friend’s copy to read this one, in case I hated it. But it’s so good I might need my own set because I NEED the entire collection when book three drops.
If you haven’t picked this one up yet—what are you waiting for?!
Have you read Fourth Wing? Did it live up to the hype for you? Let me know in the comments or tag me on Instagram (@readingwithtequila) to share your thoughts!
You're welcome! I'm kind of excited to see what everyone else thinks.…