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What to read after Fourth Wing: 9 books like it

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If you loved Fourth Wing, read A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas or The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent next.

Fourth Wing is romantasy: a deadly school or competition, dragons or magic, and an enemies-to-lovers romance. These are the books Fourth Wing readers pick up next most often.

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9 books like Fourth Wing

  1. 1

    A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

    Romantasy

    The series that started the romantasy boom: faerie courts, high stakes and a slow-burn romance. Book 6 is out October 27, 2026.

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  2. 2

    Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas

    Fantasy

    An assassin forced into a deadly competition: a long, complete series for readers who want a big story arc.

    What to read after Throne of Glass →

  3. 3

    The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

    Romantasy

    A human raised by vampires enters a lethal tournament: dark, competitive and romantic, very close to Fourth Wing's setup.

  4. 4

    Powerless by Lauren Roberts

    Romantasy

    An ordinary girl hiding among people with powers in a deadly trial, with an enemies-to-lovers romance.

  5. 5

    Quicksilver by Callie Hart

    Romantasy

    A thief, a fae warrior and a dangerous journey: one of the most talked-about romantasy debuts since Fourth Wing.

  6. 6

    From Blood and Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

    Romantasy

    A sheltered heroine, a guard with secrets and plenty of twists across a long series.

  7. 7

    Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross

    Romantic fantasy

    Rival journalists in a war between gods: a softer, letter-driven romance with real emotional punch.

  8. 8

    Eragon by Christopher Paolini

    Dragon fantasy

    If the dragon bond was your favorite part, this is the classic rider-and-dragon story.

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  9. 9

    The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

    Epic fantasy

    A standalone epic full of dragons, queens and court intrigue.

Common questions

What should I read after Fourth Wing?

If you loved Fourth Wing, read A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas or The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent next. Fourth Wing is romantasy: a deadly school or competition, dragons or magic, and an enemies-to-lovers romance. These are the books Fourth Wing readers pick up next most often.

What books are like Fourth Wing?

Our 9 picks: A Court of Thorns and Roses, Throne of Glass, The Serpent and the Wings of Night, Powerless, Quicksilver, From Blood and Ash, Divine Rivals, Eragon, The Priory of the Orange Tree.

When does the next Fourth Wing book come out?

There is no release date yet for Empyrean book 4, the sequel to Onyx Storm. Rebecca Yarros started writing it in early 2026 after finishing a standalone novel, and neither she nor her publisher has announced a title or date.

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