The Recurring Cast
Character guide · 8 books · 2014 to 2025

Rebecca Yarros

RomanceContemporary romanceRomantasy

Rebecca Yarros writes romance and romantic fantasy. Her Empyrean series follows Violet Sorrengail, forced into the brutal Basgiath War College to become a dragon rider, and became one of the biggest publishing phenomena of the decade.

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Rebecca Yarros books in order

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The Empyrean

3 books · Set in NavarreRomantasy
  1. 1Fourth Wing2023With Violet Sorrengail and Xaden RiorsonBuy on Amazon
  2. 2Iron Flame2023With Violet Sorrengail and Xaden RiorsonBuy on Amazon
  3. 3Onyx Storm2025With Violet Sorrengail and Xaden RiorsonBuy on Amazon

Flight & Glory

5 books · Set in American army townsContemporary romance
  1. 1Full Measures2014Buy on Amazon
  2. 2Eyes Turned Skyward2014Buy on Amazon
  3. 3Beyond What Is Given2016Buy on Amazon
  4. 4Hallowed Ground2017Buy on Amazon
  5. 5The Reality of Everything2018Buy on Amazon

Characters

9 recurring and key characters, with the book each one first appears in.

The Empyrean