Dragons, Danger & A Girl Who Won’t Break: My Fourth Wing Review

“What happens when a fragile girl takes on dragons? A story that will break your heart and set it on fire.”

Imagine this: You’re a young girl living with a rare disease that makes your bones dangerously fragile. Your life has been carefully protected, decisions made for you, risks avoided. But just when you think things couldn’t get more overwhelming, you discover that even your future is being shaped without your say.

So, you make a bold choice: to take control of your own destiny.

What you don’t realize is that this single decision will unravel everything you thought you knew. You’ll witness wonders you never imagined, fall into a love deeper than you believed possible, uncover painful truths about old friends, forge powerful new bonds, and unearth family secrets that will shake your world.

If that sounds like a story you’d want to dive into, then Fourth Wing is the book for you.

🔥 Dragons. Danger. Desire. 🔥

I’m not even gonna lie to you—Fourth Wing pulled me out of a serious book slump. I know, I know… everyone says that. But for me, it’s actually true. I’ve always loved fantasy movies, but for some reason, I hesitated when it came to fantasy books. I was scared to take the plunge. But once I did? Game changer. I have always wanted to make a Fourth Wing book review so lets go

Enter Violet. She’s a tough cookie—sweet, loyal, and headstrong (okay, very headstrong). From the moment we meet her, she’s done letting others make decisions for her. Despite having a condition that makes her bones fragile, she chooses to defy expectations and train to become a dragon rider instead of taking the “safe” path as a scribe (basically a glorified librarian, if you ask me).

This world is rich with fantasy elements, but it’s surprisingly easy to follow. And that’s saying a lot, because world-building can make or break a fantasy book. Think about Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone—I thought it was boring at first, but once I finished the series, I understood why that foundation was so necessary. (We’re not gonna get into the author’s problematic behavior, though. That’s a whole other convo.)

Back to Fourth Wing. Violet’s journey is intense. She’s constantly tested—physically, emotionally, mentally. She gets knocked down (literally), but she keeps getting back up. She learns fast, adapts, and finds clever ways to survive. And trust me, the fights aren’t just with other girls—she’s up against guys too, and they don’t go easy on her. Her resilience is inspiring. It’s a story of grit, growth, and the kind of strength that goes way beyond muscles.

Along the way, Violet builds new friendships, leans on old ones, and learns the hard way that trust is earned, not given. The story really drives home the idea that it takes a village—you need people in your corner, especially when lives and entire nations are at stake.

Now let’s talk about the romance. Yes, it’s YA, but the spice? I’d give it a solid 🔥🔥🔥 out of 5 fire flames. The love interest (not naming names!) is well-written, and what I appreciated most is that the romance never overshadows Violet’s personal growth. Her journey comes first, and that makes the love story even more satisfying.

So, if you’re into fantasy, fierce female leads, dragons, danger, and a dash of romance, Fourth Wing might just be your next favorite read. “Have you read Fourth Wing? Drop your favorite dragon moment in the comments!”

🎵 Soundtrack for Your Dragon Ride

• Holding Out for a Hero – Bonnie Tyler
• Bulletproof – La Roux
• Unstoppable – Alicia Keys
• Bring Me to Life – Evanescence