Following the release ofOnyx Storm, readers will be looking to fill the hole in their hearts left by theFourth Wingsequel — and they’ll need more books to keep them occupied as they wait for thenext installment inThe Empyrean Series. Fortunately, there are a number of greatromantasy books to pick up afterOnyx Storm.Although none of these will match the world-building and romance depicted inThe Empyrean Seriesexactly, several of them offer character dynamics and settings that are similar.
And one 2024 romantasy book is the perfect replacement forFourth Wing,despite not having any dragons:Faeboundby Saara El-Arifi. The book shares similar themes to Rebecca Yarros' series, and it also features a bond that bears a striking resemblance to the dragon-rider one featured inFourth Wing.It’s a great choice to read after finishingOnyx Storm,and its upcoming sequel is even more reason to pick it up in February.
Despite Having No Dragons, Faebound Is The Best Fourth Wing Replacement Book
It Has A Military Focus, Enemies-To-Lovers Romance, & Similar Bonds
When looking forFourth Wingfollow-ups, many readers seek out books featuring dragons. However,Faeboundhas a lot of other elements in common withFourth Wing,making it the best choice for those stuck in a post-Empyreanslump. For one,Faeboundopens in a setting that’s plagued by warfare and has a heavy military focus. The book’s main characters eventually find themselves cast out from the Elven lands where the Forever War is unfolding, and they quickly learn that their beliefs about the outside world are wrong.
Onyx Storm’s Release Is A Reminder To Read Two Other Viral Romantasy Books Getting Sequels In 2025
Onyx Storm’s release is a great reminder for audiences to read these two other viral series on BookTok that are also getting sequels in 2025.
Those who enjoyed Violet’s realization that Navarre’s history isn’t quite right will find a similar premise inFaebound, and that’s not all the books have in common.Faeboundalso boasts a compelling enemies-to-lovers romancemade complicated by the characters' past actions. And it has a similar magical bond to that of a dragon and their rider — though readers will need to pick up the novel to learn more. It’s well worth doing so on the heels ofOnyx Storm,asFaebound’s sequel hits shelves in February.
Faebound’s Sequel Cursebound Comes Out Right After Onyx Storm
Readers Will Have Two Fantasy Books To Get Through
Faebound’s sequel,Cursebound, is coming out on June 12, 2025, so those diving into this story afterOnyx Stormwill have two books to keep them occupied.Curseboundis easily one ofFebruary’s most exciting fantasy releases, and it looks to ramp up the stakes forFaebound’s heroines. With a return to the Elven lands inevitable, we’ll likely learn how much of the truth has been lost to time — and whether any of it has been intentionally hidden. Those who enjoyFourth Wing’s politics will find this series engaging, and there’s still another book to look forward to afterCursebound.
