A Complete Guide to Rebecca Yarros’s Books
If you’re celebrating the release of Onyx Storm, here’s how to navigate the romantasy author’s other hits.
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Even if you haven’t read Fourth Wing, the buzzy, viral romantasy novel by Rebecca Yarros, chances are you’ve heard of it. The first entry in the author’s Empyrean series, it took the literary world by storm when it was published in 2023, enchanting readers with dragon riders, steamy scenes, and high-stakes drama. Following the sequel, Iron Flame, readers have been eagerly awaiting the series’ third book, Onyx Storm, which is now on shelves.
Although Yarros is perhaps best known for her trio of romantasy novels, she has an impressive catalog beyond the series that gained her mainstream recognition—and notoriety. Many of her other titles are also romances, often exploring similar themes of grief, love, and family.
Yarros is on the verge of dominating screens as well. In the Likely Event, her 2023 romance book, will be adapted into a series on Netflix. And with the Empyrean series continuing to surge in popularity, Fourth Wing is also set to become a TV show on Prime Video, though details on the adaptation remain minimal at the moment. If her success on the screen is anything like her success on the page, we will be seeing a lot more of Yarros in the future.
Whether you want to dip your toes into another one of Yarros’s series (perhaps The Renegades or Flight & Glory) or try one of her standalone novels and novellas, you can find them all, in order of publication year, below.
Series it belongs in: Flight & Glory #1
Average Goodreads rating: 4.15
A standout reader review: “I have yet to be disappointed with a Rebecca Yarros book. This one kept me reading long after I should have gone to bed. There was laughter, tears and love. Ember and Josh have a love story for the ages.”
Series it belongs in: Flight & Glory #2
Average Goodreads rating: 4.24
A standout reader review: “Such a great romance, keeps you guessing, invested in the love story and pulls at your heart strings. Would recommend!!”
Series it belongs in: Flight & Glory #3
Average Goodreads rating: 4.28
A standout reader review: “Absolutely adored this book!! Grayson made me swoon in so many different ways, and Sam is going high up on my favorite heroines shelf.”
Series it belongs in: Renegades #1
Average Goodreads rating: 4.03
A standout reader review: “Love this book, Rebecca Yarros is such an easy author to read and she does a phenomenal job at creating diverse and captivating characters. The overall plot is simple but with unexpected twists and jaw dropping turns throughout, it was a really great read. Loved it!”
Series it belongs in: Legacy #.5 (Note: Point of Origin is a novella.)
Average Goodreads rating: 3.78
A standout reader review: “I loved the fast pace of this story and the development of the characters. I fell in love with Legacy, the town and its people. I will be reading more from this author!”
Series it belongs in: Legacy #.75 (Note: Ignite is a novella.)
Average Goodreads rating: 3.81
A standout reader review: “This was an entertaining novella that explored family obligations and grief in a sensitive manner as two people seek to begin a life together. Rebecca Yarros always spins a good story.”
Series it belongs in: Flight & Glory #4
Average Goodreads rating: 4.21
A standout reader review: “Josh and December are one of my very favorite book couples ever and I honestly was really nervous when I saw this book was coming out. I was worried that there would be stupid and unnecessary drama because I was happy with how Full Measures ended and I couldn't imagine how their story could continue. I was wrong—there was no silly drama and there was a lot more to Ember and Josh’s story that needed to be told.”
Series it belongs in: Renegades #2
Average Goodreads rating: 3.96
A standout reader review: “Couldn’t put this down. I was up way too late last night finishing because I was hooked. I'm obsessed with these characters. Landon—a classic casanova—and Rachel—the jaded ex, are forced to live on the same cruise ship together for a Study at Sea program. Their second chance at love is filled with thrills, and sacrifice, and secrets, and betrayals, and heartache, and longing. Just wow. I loved this so much.”
Series it belongs in: Renegades #3
Average Goodreads rating: 4.29
A standout reader review: “A good way to finish out the series. Like with the first two, this book was full of adventure, tension and a bit of spice. I laughed out loud in some parts, got goosebumps in others. Another enjoyable read.”
Average Goodreads rating: 4.49
A standout reader review: “Oh my...this book had me in my emotions the entire time. The ending really gets you and I’ve never cried so much about a book until now. Loved this book so much and highly recommend!”
Average Goodreads rating: 4.24
A standout reader review: “I always know that it’s going to be an emotional rollercoaster when I pick up a Rebecca Yarros book. I know that I’m going to be torn to pieces and hurt a lot—and I wasn’t wrong here. Muses & Melodies is emotional, and it hurts. But it’s also a fantastic read.”
Series it belongs in: In Luv Duet #1
Average Goodreads rating: 3.90
A standout reader review: “I absolutely loved this story. It evoked so many emotions. I was pissed, appalled, sad, excited and felt all the feels. The end of the book left me needing more. I’m immediately starting the next in the duo-logy! Such a great story.”
Series it belongs in: In Luv Duet #2
Average Goodreads rating: 3.79
A standout reader review: “I didn’t want it to be over. I am so sad there aren’t more in the series. It was such a sweet sexy story that just kinda made your heart burst but it also made your heart for them and understand this is real life problems people face.”
Series it belongs in: Flight & Glory #5
Average Goodreads rating: 4.47
A standout reader review: “I loved this book. I wasn’t so sure at first, but I fell head over heels for these characters and I was so sad when it was over. It was a book that left me reeling for more of these characters and they live rent free in my brain.”
Average Goodreads rating: 4.06
A standout reader review: “So freaking good. It had heartache, family drama, romance, real-life struggles, a military connection, and of course, in true Yarros fashion, enough highs, lows, and twists to keep you turning the page. I love how interconnected we feel to the characters and immersed in the story we get from page one.”
The Things We Leave Unfinished by Rebecca Yarros (2021)
Average Goodreads rating: 4.30
A standout reader review: “I loved this book. I loved getting the story of Scarlett and Jameson during WWII while simultaneously getting Georgia and Noah’s story in present day. This book was so beautifully written. It was heartwarming and heartbreaking all at once and definitely made me cry. Highly recommend.”
Series it belongs in: Legacy #1
Average Goodreads rating: 4.17
A standout reader review: “Easy read. Sweet story. A great mix of romance, sacrifice, hardship, loss, and victory. Loved it.”
Average Goodreads rating: 4.14
A standout reader review: “This book was such a sweet read! It’s set in a wintry mountain landscape, with a ski resort, extreme sports, and amazing helicopter rides. What more could I ask for? I felt like I was on a winter holiday without even leaving my sofa.”
Average Goodreads rating: 4.21
A standout reader review: “This book moved me in ways I can’t explain. From the emotional rollercoaster that is the love story to living through that period of history, I truly do not have words for the way this book has altered my life. I cried for people and places, for things that have truly happened and for the characters in this book. Thank you for this journey, for opening my eyes in a different way and for allowing us to experience something beautiful in a sad time.”
Series it belongs in: Empyrean #1
Average Goodreads rating: 4.58
A standout reader review: “Couldn’t put this one down! I don’t normally get into fantasy reading, but this one grabbed my attention from the beginning and kept it the whole way through!”
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