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Fourth Wing
Red Tower Books · 2023
We broke it into 6 core themes — here's the perfect match for each.
2023
Fourth Wing
2019
The Bridge Kingdom
Entangled Publishing
Matches the Tense claustrophobic dread element—like Violet's experience at Basgiath, this story features a heroine trained as a lethal weapon who must navigate a high-stakes environment where betrayal is constant and survival is never guaranteed.
2023
Fourth Wing
2022
The Serpent and the Wings of Night
Bramble
Matches the Enemies-to-lovers element—this book features a deadly tournament where the protagonist must rely on her rival to survive, mirroring the intense, high-stakes romantic tension found in the War College.
2023
Fourth Wing
2015
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Bloomsbury Publishing
Matches the Sardonic dark comedy element—much like the banter between riders and dragons in Fourth Wing, this series balances brutal fantasy violence with sharp, witty dialogue and a cynical edge.
2023
Fourth Wing
2023
The Hurricane Wars
Flatiron Books
Matches the Breathless sprint element—this story moves at a rapid, action-driven pace, focusing on elemental magic and the immediate, life-or-death consequences of a war-torn world.
2023
Fourth Wing
2019
Fireborne
G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
Matches the Triumphant revenge payoff element—this narrative centers on dragon riders navigating a post-revolutionary society, where the struggle for power and the desire to overcome past trauma drive the characters toward a hard-won victory.
2023
Fourth Wing
2023
Iron Flame
Red Tower Books
Matches the Love defies class divides element—as the direct sequel to the featured book, it continues to explore how political loyalty and social hierarchy are challenged by the bond between riders and their dragons.
This Week's New Releases 📚
Tuesdays!Live From the Afterlife
Sarah Lariviere
Young Adult Contemporary
A poignant and imaginative story that explores life and connection from an unexpected perspective.
Encore!
Miles Toriko Burks
Young Adult Fiction
A relatable and humorous look at the trials of adolescence and the unexpected connections that form in school.
Libertad
Cassandra James
Historical Fiction
A powerful narrative set in 1870s Los Angeles that follows three women navigating a landscape of prejudice and hardship.
Shadow Rituals
Anonymous
Dark Supernatural Horror
This chilling tale follows two friends who discover a dark, ancient secret hidden within a vintage self-help book.
The Thistle Run
Unknown
Epic Fantasy
Readers will be gripped by this high-stakes adventure as the Thistle team fights to survive against a looming sorcerer threat.
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A Court of Thorns and Roses
This is the ultimate enemies-to-lovers fae romance that literally everyone is still talking about. You need to dive into this high-stakes world before the series hype catches up to you.
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Prepare to be completely obsessed with Old Hollywood glamour and a secret-filled life story. It's an emotional rollercoaster that is impossible to put down.
Project Hail Mary
If you want a smart, funny, and incredibly gripping space survival story, this is it. The friendship dynamic is genuinely heartwarming and totally unexpected.
Yellowface
This biting satire on the publishing industry is so uncomfortable and thrilling that you'll finish it in one sitting. It's a sharp look at fame and cultural appropriation.
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If We Were Villains
🔥 POPULAR2017 · M.L. Rio
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Seven Shakespeare students at a conservatory — one of them is dead. Oliver Marks has just served ten years for the murder, and is finally ready to tell the truth.
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The Hating Game
🔥 POPULAR2016 · Sally Thorne
91%
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Lucy and Joshua are office co-workers who share one desk, hate each other on sight, and play increasingly dangerous games to gain the upper hand.
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The Silent Patient
🔥 POPULAR2019 · Alex Michaelides
93%
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A famous painter shoots her husband five times then never speaks another word. A criminal therapist becomes obsessed with uncovering her motive.
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Red Queen
🔥 POPULAR2015 · Victoria Aveyard
89%
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Mare Barrow lives in a world divided by blood — red or silver. When she discovers she has extraordinary powers despite her red blood, she's thrust into the Silver elite's deadly court games.
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2018Locked-room mysterySpeculative fiction"Agatha Christie meets Groundhog Day in a mind-bending puzzle where the protagonist must solve a murder by inhabiting different hosts."
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