I Just Read Fourth Wing and Now I’m Manifesting Dragons and Brooding Boyfriends
Ladies, gents, and anyone who has ever fantasized about riding a dragon (so, basically everyone), we need to talk about Rebecca Yarros’ Fourth Wing. Specifically, how this book has ruined my life—in the best way possible. ❤️🔥
It all started when my TikTok algorithm decided I needed to be part of the Fourth Wing cult. Every other video was like, “This book will change your life!” or “I’m currently in a relationship with Xaden Riorson, and no, I will not be taking questions.” Naturally, I caved because FOMO is real, and now here I am: emotionally devastated, utterly obsessed, and wondering how I can transfer to Basgiath War College to find my own dragon. 🐲
Let me set the scene: Violet Sorrengail, our pint-sized but mighty heroine, is forced to enter this brutal dragon-rider academy. (By “brutal,” I mean there’s a 1-in-4 chance of surviving the first year. 😳 Casual.) Violet was supposed to become a scribe—a cushy, bookish life filled with quiet libraries and no mortal peril. But nooo, her war-hero mom was like, “Dragons or bust, babe. Good luck!” Cue Violet being thrown into a gauntlet of death, betrayal, and, oh yeah, dragons that can literally roast you alive if they don’t like you. 😅🔥
Now, Violet is not your typical fantasy heroine. She’s small, she’s physically fragile, and she has chronic joint pain that makes even climbing stairs a challenge. But what she does have is a razor-sharp brain, a truckload of determination, and enough sass to take down even the scariest dragon. (Honestly, relatable queen vibes. 👑)
And speaking of scary dragons…THEY. ARE. EVERYTHING. 🐉 Tairn, Violet’s main dragon, is a gigantic, grumpy legend with a heart of gold. He’s like the Gandalf of dragons—wise, powerful, and probably secretly judging everyone. Then there’s Andarna, a smaller, golden baby dragon who is basically the adorable cinnamon roll of the book. The dragons don’t just bond with their riders; they talk. They’re sarcastic. They hold grudges. They’re the dramatic best friends you didn’t know you needed.
But let’s get to the real reason TikTok can’t shut up about this book: Xaden Riorson. 😏 Imagine this: tall, dark, brooding, and rocking the “morally grey with a heart of gold” aesthetic. He’s the type of guy who smirks instead of smiles and says things like, “Don’t fall for me” while doing everything in his power to make you fall for him. 😤💘 Every scene with Violet and Xaden is charged with so much tension, it feels like the pages might spontaneously combust. (I may have squealed out loud a few times. No regrets.)
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “This sounds too good to be true! Dragons AND a hot love interest?!” Oh, it’s true. But this book is not all fun and games. Yarros does not pull punches. The twists will gut you. The emotional stakes are sky-high. People die. (Major people. 😭) At one point, I was clutching the book so hard, my knuckles went white, and I started whispering, “No, no, no!” like I was in a horror movie.
And can we talk about the writing? Rebecca Yarros is a sorceress. Her world-building is lush and immersive; the characters are so vivid, you’ll start wondering why they’re not texting you back. 📱 The dialogue? Absolute perfection. There’s so much witty banter that I’m convinced Violet and Xaden could host their own talk show. And the pacing? It’s like being on a rollercoaster that never stops. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll scream into the void—and you’ll love every second of it.
But fair warning: Fourth Wing will take over your life. You’ll start dreaming about dragons, ignoring all your responsibilities, and making impulsive purchases of dragon-themed merch. I’m currently Googling “How to become a dragon rider” like it’s a legitimate career path. 🐉📚
So, if you haven’t read Fourth Wing yet, what are you even doing with your life?! Go. Read it. Fall in love. And then come back here so we can scream about it together. 🥹✨
Now, if anyone needs me, I’ll be re-reading all the Violet/Xaden scenes while dramatically staring out the window like I’m in a music video. 🖤
#TeamTairnForever 🐲
