Fourth Wing

february 2024 reread

i completely understand the criticisms, but my reread confirmed this is one of my favorite books. i'm completely obsessed with the romance and DEMAND a rewrite from xaden's pov

original june 2023 review

this is sooo tropey but i genuinely don't care. i had so much fun following violet through dragon school and watching her adapt. the romance was fun and bantery. i cannot wait for the next book to come out. this is perfect if you're looking for an adult fantasy romance with a YA formula. i love a good old underdog-enters-some-kind-of-school-and-becomes-so-powerful story so this hit the spot. please let me know if you have read alike recommendations because i just inhaled this.

violet also has a chronic illness, which read like a connective tissue disorder (the author also has a connective tissue disorder). violet is not magically ‘cured' or changed in any way, she figures out how to use her strengths to her advantage. she faces her fair share of ableism but also has people who care about her and are willing to find accommodations that work.