Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Red Tower Books, 9781649374042
Violet Sorrengail is small, brittle, and well-prepared for the quiet life of a scribe. But after the death of her father, Violet’s mom orders her to change her plans and pass the stringent ordeal to become a dragon rider instead–or die trying. Almost every other cadet in the Quadrant will try to get her to fail (with a few notable exceptions), and a dragon who finds her unsuitable will simply incinerate her.
This book was originally marketed for adult audiences, but teen readers have run away giggling with it. The characters are young adults in their 20’s dealing with teen issues, most especially the task to to define themselves as separate from their parents. Non-binary gender expression and sexual diversity is presented as normal. The on-page, window-shattering sex scenes do not seem to alarm younger readers but might concern their elders.
Action, adventure, magic, intrigue, loyalty and betrayal keep the pages turning. Recommended for ages 14 to adult.
Bullying, cussing, death, dragons, friendship, gender diversity, kissing, magic, off-page intimacy, on-page sex, parents, straight friends, teachers.
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