If You Loved The Empyrean Series, Here’s What To Read Next

If Fourth Wing took over your life for a week (or a month… or let’s be honest, you’re still thinking about it), you’re not alone. The dragons, the snarky banter, the “I hate you—wait, no I love you” romance, and the constant fear that no one is safe?

But the post-book hangover is real, and I’m here to help. I’ve got five fantasy series that will give you similar thrills, heartache, and spice, without feeling like carbon copies. Think of it as your next reading obsession—chosen with just the right mix of danger, romance, and page-turning drama.

What Readers Love About Fourth Wing

Enemies-to-lovers romance that makes you yell at the book
A deadly training academy where “survival of the fittest” is not a metaphor
Dragons. Enough said.
Plot twists that rip your heart out and stomp on it
That perfect balance of tension, action, and spice

5 Book Series to Read Next

1. The Serpent & the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent

Why You’ll Love It: Swap dragons for vampires, but keep the deadly competition, slow-burn romance, and morally grey love interest. Oraya’s story is sharp, bloody, and addictive—you’ll fly through it in a weekend.
🌶 Spice Scale: Moderate–High
📖 Where to Read: Amazon
🎧 Audiobook Available: Yes
🌟 My Rating: 4.5★
Books in the Series: 5-book series (4 out now, 5 releases in August next year)

2. Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto

Why You’ll Love It: If you loved the bond between rider and dragon, this series offers phoenixes (yes, actual flaming birds) and equally intense rider training. The world is lush, the characters are layered, and the twists hit hard.
🌶 Spice Scale: Mild
📖 Where to Read: Amazon
🎧 Audiobook Available: Yes
🌟 My Rating: 4★
Books in the Series: 3 (completed trilogy)

3. Blood & Ash by Jennifer L. Armentrout

Why You’ll Love It: Political intrigue, forbidden romance, and a main character who finds her inner strength in a brutal world. Plus, the banter and tension? Top tier.
🌶 Spice Scale: High
📖 Where to Read: Amazon
🎧 Audiobook Available: Yes
🌟 My Rating: 4.5★
Books in the Series: 6+ (still ongoing)

4. On Wings of Blood (Bloodwing Academy) by Briar Boleyn

Why You’ll Love It: Medra Pendragon wakes up in a vampire-run academy with no memory of how she got there—only to learn she’s the last dragon rider and betrothed to the vampire prince who’s been tormenting her since day one. If you want dark academia, slow-burn enemies-to-lovers, and dragon lore under a vampire moon, this is your next obsession.
🌶 Spice Scale: Low–Moderate (lots of simmering tension)
📖 Where to Read: Amazon
🎧 Audiobook Available: Yes
🌟 My Rating: 4★
Books in the Series: 3 planned (so far: On Wings of Blood, The Bond That Burns, The Wings That Bind)

5. Fireborne by Rosaria Munda

Why You’ll Love It: Dragons, rivalries, political unrest, and morally complicated choices. It’s like Fourth Wing’s more politically intense cousin—still emotional, still thrilling, but with an extra punch of revolution drama.
🌶 Spice Scale: Mild
📖 Where to Read: Amazon
🎧 Audiobook Available: Yes
🌟 My Rating: 4.5★
Books in the Series: 3 (completed trilogy)

The only thing better than finding a book you love is finding five more that scratch the same itch. Whether it’s the dragons, the romance, or the “why am I up at 3 a.m. again?” feeling, these series should keep you blissfully occupied until your next big obsession hits the shelves.

Have you read any of these already? Or do you have a “must-read after Fourth Wing” rec I should add to my list? Drop it in the comments—because my TBR clearly isn’t long enough yet.