Where to Start with Rebecca Yarros
- Best entry point → The Last Letter
- Start The Empyrean series → Fourth Wing
- What fans keep coming back to → Iron Flame
- Highest rated by listeners → Onyx Storm (The Empyrean #3)
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Iron Flame
The Empyrean • Book 2
Narrated by Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton
★ 4.69 ABR Score (2.7M ratings)★ 4.36 Goodreads (2.7M) ★ 4.76 Audible (46.2K)More about this pick
Violet survived her first year at war college, but the real training begins now — along with deadly secrets about dragons and magic. Soler and Hamilton return with even more intensity for this explosive sequel.
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Fourth Wing
The Empyrean • Book 1
Narrated by Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton
★ 4.72 ABR Score (3.7M ratings)★ 4.57 Goodreads (3.6M) ★ 4.67 Audible (56.4K)More about this pick
Dragons, death, and a war college where students literally fall from the sky — Rebecca Soler captures Violet's fierce determination perfectly. The dual narration creates distinct voices for this addictive fantasy romance.
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Onyx Storm
The Empyrean • Book 3
Narrated by Jasmin Walker, Justis Bolding, Teddy Hamilton, Rebecca Soler
★ 4.55 ABR Score (1.8M ratings)★ 4.21 Goodreads (1.7M) ★ 4.69 Audible (37.0K)More about this pick
Violet ventures beyond Basgiath's failing wards to forge alliances as dragon riders face enemies both within their ranks and at their gates.
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The Last Letter
Narrated by Teddy Hamilton, Jennifer Stark
★ 4.78 ABR Score (552.4K ratings)★ 4.49 Goodreads (538.1K) ★ 4.75 Audible (14.3K)More about this pick
When soldier Beckett inherits his friend's twin children, he must convince their fiercely independent aunt Ella to accept help. The dual narration captures both the military brotherhood and small-town romance.
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Full Measures
Flight & Glory • Book 1
Narrated by Carly Robins
★ 4.33 ABR Score (100.1K ratings)★ 4.14 Goodreads (97.6K) ★ 4.59 Audible (2.5K)More about this pick
New Adult romance with real stakes: grief, caregiving, and love earned instead of given. Robins captures Ember's exhaustion and hope with equal weight.
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