What to Read After Fourth Wing

Finished Fourth Wing, Iron Flame and Onyx Storm and waiting for book four? Here are series with the same mix of brutal training, war and romance.

Back to the correct Fourth Wing reading order.

1. The Powerless Trilogy

Lauren Roberts • 3 books

Often described as Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games: deadly trials and a forbidden romance with a prince.

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2. Blood of Hercules (Villains of Lore)

Jasmine Mas • 3 books

A survivor thrown into a Spartan war academy full of gods and monsters, built on Greek mythology.

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3. Shield of Sparrows

Devney Perry • 3 books

A slow-burn romantasy built on a magic treaty and monsters, from a #1 New York Times bestseller.

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4. When the Moon Hatched (Moonfall)

Sarah A. Parker • 2 books

Dragons, an assassin on the run and an epic romance. When the Moon Hatched is a self-published hit gone global.

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5. The Hirathean Path

Aria Ashbrook • 4 books

Deadly trials, a bonded dire wolf and an enemies-to-lovers romance. Often recommended to Fourth Wing fans.

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6. The Kindred's Curse Saga

Penn Cole • 4 books

A healer in a world ruled by the gods' magical descendants. A New York Times bestselling romantasy.

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7. A Court of Thorns and Roses

Sarah J. Maas • 7 books

The series that started the romantasy wave. Start with A Court of Thorns and Roses.

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8. Red Rising

Pierce Brown • 6 books

No romance focus, but the same brutal academy-to-war arc, set in space.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I read after Fourth Wing?

Our top pick is The Powerless Trilogy: Often described as Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games: deadly trials and a forbidden romance with a prince. Other good next reads include Blood of Hercules (Villains of Lore), Shield of Sparrows, When the Moon Hatched (Moonfall).

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