How to read Rebecca Yarro’s books in order before Onyx Storm’s release

The Flight and Glory series draws on Rebecca Yarros’ real-life experience as a military wife. These books follow the lives of several junior military officers and the people around them, touching on both love and loss.

The Flight and Glory books have been praised for their authentic and realistic portrayal of military life, including their refusal to shy away from more difficult subjects such as PTSD and survivor’s guilt.

If you’re looking for some swoon-worthy romance with a heartfelt core and authentic experiences, then we’d suggest giving this series a try.

• Complete Measures (2014)
• Eyes Turned Skyward (2014)
• Beyond What’s Given (2015)
• Hallowed Ground (2016)
• The Reality of Everything (2020)

Yarro’s second series Legacy also touches on the theme of duty, this time the duty of firefighters against the backdrop of a small town.

We follow the Donnelley siblings, two sisters and a brother, as they face the struggles of both love and firefighting. Each book focuses on a different sibling, giving us the chance to get to know Harper, Lexi and Knox better.

• Place of Origin (2016)
• Ignite (2016)
• Reason to Believe (2022)

The Renegade Trilogy is action-packed – literally, as it follows the stories of the adrenaline junkie Renegades team.

From a teacher who falls for the leader of the pack, to the leader of the pack who falls for a professor, plus a world-class snowboarder, there’s plenty to keep you glued to your book.

• Wilderness (2016)
• Nova (2017)
• Rebel (2017)

This duo was co-written with Jay Crownover, another New York Times bestselling author. The duo of books, written by a duo of authors, follows Langley Vaughn, a newlywed bride, and musician Tanner King, whom Langley hires to pose as her boyfriend at her ex’s wedding.

Across the two books, the star-crossed lovers navigate life, love and heartbreak, all with a side of humor.

• Girl in Love (2019)
• Boy in Luv (2019)

The Empyrean series is Rebecca Yarro’s greatest success, and the first installment, Fourth Wing, needs no introduction.

The epic fantasy saga follows Violet Sorrengail, a dragon rider making her way through the Basgiath War College. As the story unfolds, Violet learns to master her growing powers, as well as prove herself, form powerful alliances, and uncover the secrets that mark her kingdom.

The series’ deep plot and intricate world-building make it a great opportunity for anyone reading to be completely absorbed by a book and transported to another world.

• Fourth Wing (2023)
• Iron Flame (2023)
• Onyx Storm (2025)

While all of Yarrow’s books have been impressively successful, Fourth Wing has really taken the online book scene by storm.

The novel became a New York Times and USA Today bestseller, as well as the 2024 British Book Award for Pageturner Book of the Year.

The story of the Fourth Wing will soon also find its way to the small screen, with Amazon securing the rights to a television adaptation of the Empyrean series.

Readers won’t have to wait long now, as the latest Rebecca Yarros book and third installment in the Empyrean series will be released at midnight on 22 January 2025.

The book, titled Onyx Storm, will follow Fourth Wing and Iron Flame as the war intensifies around our protagonist Violet.