The The Empyrean is a Fantasy Romance / Romantasy series by Rebecca Yarros, made up of 5 books published between 2023 and 2025. It begins with Fourth Wing (2023), and is best read in publication order. The most recent entry is Book 5 (untitled), spanning 2 years of storytelling.
| # | Title | Year | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fourth Wing | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 2 | Iron Flame | 2023 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 3 | Onyx StormLatest | 2025 | Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 4 | Book 4 (untitled) | — | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
| 5 | Book 5 (untitled) | — | Search on Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia |
The Empyrean series: frequently asked questions
What order should I read the The Empyrean series?
Start with Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in the The Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros. Follow the books in publication order for the best reading experience.
How many books are in the The Empyrean series?
There are 5 books in the The Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros, published between 2023 and 2025.
What is the first book in the The Empyrean series?
The first book in the The Empyrean series is Fourth Wing, published in 2023 by Rebecca Yarros.
What is the latest book in the The Empyrean series?
The most recent book in the The Empyrean series is Book 5 (untitled) by Rebecca Yarros.
About the Empyrean series
Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series — which begins with the runaway hit "Fourth Wing" — is the romantasy phenomenon that set BookTok alight. Violet Sorrengail is forced into Basgiath War College's brutal dragon-riding program, where cadets routinely die and the dragons themselves choose who lives. The catch: bonding with a dragon, and a dangerous slow-burn romance, may be the only way to survive.
The appeal is high-octane: deadly trials, sharp banter, jaw-dropping twists, and a romance with serious heat, all set against escalating war and political conspiracy. It reads fast and ends each book on a cliffhanger that makes the next one mandatory.
Read in order: "Fourth Wing", "Iron Flame", "Onyx Storm", and onward as the planned five-book series continues. It is the perfect gateway for readers new to romantasy.