If you enjoyed the Fourth Wing but want something a little more complex with rich worldbuilding and intrigue but still plenty of action, this might be the book for you.
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You'll enjoy these titles because: You love dragons! All of these books contain dragons as either friend or foe. These books range from detailed epic fantasy to more straight-forward romance fantasies.
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- If you want a book with a little more political intrigue but just as much action and fast-paced thrills as Fourth Wing, you should try the Ruin of Kings.
- First published in 1968, Dragonflight is the first book in the epic bestselling series the Dragonriders of Pern. McCaffrey's novels have influenced generations of fantasy writers and the bond between Lessa and her Queen Dragon certainly seems to…
- With a main character that uncovers a conspiracy and a focus on family dynamics, the plot of the Summer Dragon has many similarities to Fourth Wing. Great book if you are looking for a fast-paced read alike to Fourth Wing without the romance.
- If you are looking for another fantasy that is rich in worldbuilding and epic quests, you may like this first book in a four book dragon-centric series. Be warned though, if you intend to read other books by Robin Hobb, and don't want spoilers,…
- If you liked Fourth Wing for it's action and the hint of conspiracy, this is another romantic fantasy with similar style and pacing. "When a brutal revolution opens dragonrider classes to everyone, two orphans from very different backgrounds become…
- Well-developed characters and unique world-building stand out in this seafaring dragon riding adventure.
- Nara desires justice for her father’s murder; hunting dragons might bring her peace Or pain as she learns the ugly truth. - Goodreads
- ublished in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Dragonriders of Pern series, an original Pern tale, written by Anne McCaffrey's daughter, follows the experiences of an undercover harper who must prevent a dragon civil war.
- If you love the dragon-as-a-character and exploring the bond of dragon and rider but want a family-friendly epic adventure, the Eragon series by Paolini may be just the thing. It is a bit of an hommage to Tolkien but the series also stands on its…
- If you liked the dragon combat in Fourth Wing and you want to to read a story where the dragons are main characters, this modern classic is a great choice. In this alternative history dragons are an aerial force in the Napoleonic Wars.
- The world of the Veridian Deep does contain dragons but the story here is more about main character Auris Afton Grieg and her quest to discover where she came from and who she is. "Auris Afton Grieg stages a desperate escape from the prison she's…
- In this plot-driven, fast-paced debut novel a royal hostage, gifted with a stolen dragon hatchling, flees to forge his own destiny, seek revenge and reclaim his rightful land.
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