Iron Flame (The Empyrean, 2) Hardcover – November 7, 2023

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“The first year is when some of us lose our lives. The second one year is when the remainder of us lose our humanity.” ―Xaden Riorson

Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die all through her first year at Basgiath War College―Violet included. But Threshing used to be only the first not possible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky.

Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders’ capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is–unless she betrays the man she loves.

Although Violet’s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else’s, she still has her wits―and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting a very powerful lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules.

But a determination to continue to exist won’t be enough this year.

Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College―and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in spite of everything.

The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Fourth Wing
Book #2 Iron Flame