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Book Review: The Empyrean
by Rebecca Yarros · 5 books · Ongoing
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MF romance
18+
Intended for mature audiences
Series details
Total books
5 (as of June 6, 2026)
Series status
Ongoing
Author
All books in the series are written by the same author
What this series is about
Book 1 – Dragon riders academia romance: Violet Sorrengail is forced into the brutal dragon-rider trials at Basgiath War College, where cadets kill for a bond. With war looming, deadly rivals and a dark secret threaten her survival—and only wit and resilience can keep her alive.
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Rating & review
My rating
5/5
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LOVED IT!
Books I've read
2 of 5
Have I finished it?
No
The romance
Steam level
4
/5
Explicit scenes
Relationship type
MF
Couple consistency
Same Couple Throughout
Reading order
Do I need to read the books in order?
No – Can jump in anywhere (may reference prior couples)
Books I've reviewed from this series
Reviewed
Fourth Wing
(Book #1)
Dragon riders academia romance: Violet Sorrengail is forced into the brutal dragon-rider trials at Basgiath War College, where cadets kill for a bond. With war looming, deadly rivals and a dark secret threaten her survival—and only wit and resilience can keep her alive.
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Iron Flame
(Book #2)
Dragon riders academia romance: Violet enters her second year at Basgiath War College, facing brutal training, a ruthless new vice commandant, and dangerous secrets. With dragons, politics, and her complicated bond with Xaden, survival has never been more uncertain.
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