There’s something about Fourth Wing that doesn’t just hook you—it rewires your reader brain. Maybe it was the dragons. Maybe it was the brutal academy setting. Maybe it was the perfect balance of tension, danger, and just enough romance to keep you feral between chapters.
If you finished it and immediately felt that hollow, “nothing will ever hit like this again” dread… good news. Here are a few reads that capture the feeling of Fourth Wing without being carbon copies.
🐉 Fireborne by Rosaria Munda
If you loved the dragon riders + political tension, this one leans harder into strategy and power dynamics. It’s quieter in places, but deeply thoughtful, with dragons that feel earned rather than decorative. Perfect if you want something a little more grounded but still intense.
⚔️ The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang
For readers who latched onto the violence, training, and moral grayness. This one strips away the romantic shine and replaces it with rage, trauma, and consequences. It’s not cozy—but it will consume you if you’re in the mood for something brutal and unforgettable.
🔥 An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
If the academy setting and high stakes were your favorite parts, this series delivers relentless tension, shifting perspectives, and characters who suffer in ways that feel deeply personal. The pacing is sharp, the worldbuilding immersive, and the emotional payoff hits hard.
🖤 Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao
For readers who loved the defiance and rebellion more than the romance. This is rage-fueled, unapologetic, and cathartic. It takes familiar tropes and sets them on fire. Come for the giant mechs and mythology; stay for the sheer audacity.
✨ The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen
If it was the romantic tension wrapped in danger that got you, this is your next stop. Political intrigue, slow-burn betrayal, and a protagonist who has to survive on intelligence rather than brute strength.
Final Thoughts
Post-Fourth Wing reading isn’t about chasing dragons—it’s about finding books that spark that same obsession. Whether you’re craving rage, romance, or ruthless training arcs, there is life after the hangover.
Have you found a book that scratched the itch? Or are you still staring at your TBR like it personally betrayed you? Let me know.
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