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Fourth Wing (The Empyrean, #1)
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4.5
Whether you call this YA, fantasy or the newest trope title, “romantasy” — this is a super FUN read.
I’ve been sitting on my review thoughts for almost a month but let me just say this.
Dragons… check
World building - check
Kick ass characters - check
Diversity - check and that totally earned the extra half-star from me
Incredibly entertaining - check, check, and check mate!!
Despite hosting my youngest son over the 4th of July weekend, I spent every minute when I was alone DEVOURING this book. Is it perfectly written? Heck no, but that’s not what I wanted… was it a fun read? Heck yes! Like movies— sometimes you just want entertainment and not soul crushing stories!
The wait time between first and second books— about 24 hrs!
Whether you call this YA, fantasy or the newest trope title, “romantasy” — this is a super FUN read.
I’ve been sitting on my review thoughts for almost a month but let me just say this.
Dragons… check
World building - check
Kick ass characters - check
Diversity - check and that totally earned the extra half-star from me
Incredibly entertaining - check, check, and check mate!!
Despite hosting my youngest son over the 4th of July weekend, I spent every minute when I was alone DEVOURING this book. Is it perfectly written? Heck no, but that’s not what I wanted… was it a fun read? Heck yes! Like movies— sometimes you just want entertainment and not soul crushing stories!
The wait time between first and second books— about 24 hrs!
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Reading Progress
July 4, 2024
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Started Reading
July 4, 2024
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July 4, 2024
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to-read
July 4, 2024
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2024-goal
July 4, 2024
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2.32%
"Yes, I have many other books on my kindle to read. Yes, I’ve heard the sequel is less than stellar. But the power of a gift card combined with dragon fever (thank you Game of Thrones). I was weak."
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July 6, 2024
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July 8, 2024
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July 8, 2024
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10.0%
July 8, 2024
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Finished Reading
July 14, 2024
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99.0%
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Aug 03, 2024 05:03PM
Sometimes fun is better than perfect writing. 😊
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I love how much fun you had, it really shines through in your review Heidi! I feel the same way about A Court of Thorns and Roses series, and I love this feeling so much! 🥰🤍
I think I'm due for a "romantasy." I guess that one involving dragons would be better than what I could dream up around here.My middle child has been begging me to read this, but I already read THE PRIORY OF THE ORANGE TREE, per her request, and I told her that I think she needs to read one of my requests next! Either way, I'm inspired by your response.
I’m re-reading this one right now. Such a good read!!
Wonderful review, Heidi. It was a good one. 💛
Great review, Heidi. Glad you had fun with this. 🤗💕
Thanks, Esta!! I’m a sucker for a good dragon tale!! 🐉😎🐉
Not sure how old your daughter is, but there are some “spicy” scenes in the series (but easily skipped over once they get to snogging— couldn’t help myself— always wanted to use that in a sentence… 🤣). And the body count isn’t low either… in case you’re wondering. (And yes I just turned into my mother … 😝). 🐉😎🐉
I can totally see a reread Garden!! 🐉😎🐉
Thanks, Lisa… I’m glad you enjoyed it too!! 🐉😎🐉
Thanks, Shelley!! 🐉😎🐉
Fabulous review, Heidi! I am looking for a book to get lost in--I might have to check this one out.
Thanks, Meredith. It definitely “carried me away” as they say. 😃
I agree with your thoughts, Heidi! Not the best written book, and certainly with it's clichés, but still an entertaining read. Lovely review!
Thank you, Ridhima!! 🐉😎
I’m so on the fence about these but you are sort of making me want to read them.
I say, go for it!! What’s the worse that can happen? You DNF it … 😎🐉😁
Thank you, L.A. — looking forward to book 3!!
