A review by hnovak12
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This is like two stories of vastly different quality stapled together. On one hand, there is the interesting dragon lore, deadly academy plot, and military intrigue. These chapters are good. The characters are well written (for the most part), and the dragons in particular are a joy to read about. 

On the other hand, there is high-school level swooning from the constantly horny main character (omg Xaden is so beautiful and lethal. He totally wants to murder me but I'd rather he murder my hymen) blended with cringe-inducing graphic sex scenes. 

If you have the fortitude to wade through the YA trash, it's an engaging story. 
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