BookBingeThe Empyrean Books in Order
The Empyrean series follows Violet Sorrengail at a war college for dragon riders, where deadly challenges and forbidden romance await.
Here is the complete The Empyrean reading order — all 3 books by Rebecca Yarros, in the order you should read them:
Publication order (recommended)
- Fourth Wing(2023)
- Iron Flame(2023)
- Onyx Storm(2025)
Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.
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How many books are in the The Empyrean series?
There are 3 books in the The Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros, beginning with Fourth Wing (2023) and most recently Onyx Storm (2025).
What is the first The Empyrean book?
The first book is Fourth Wing, published in 2023. That's where new readers should start.
Should I read The Empyrean in publication or chronological order?
Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.