The Best Fourth Wing Replacement Is Getting A Sequel In February, And It’s The Perfect Onyx Storm Follow-Up

Following the release of Onyx Storm, readers will be looking to fill the hole in their hearts left by the Fourth Wing sequel — and they’ll need more books to keep them occupied as they wait for the next installment in The Empyrean Series. Fortunately, there are a number of great romantasy books to pick up after Onyx Storm. Although none of these will match the world-building and romance depicted in The Empyrean Series exactly, several of them offer character dynamics and settings that are similar.

And one 2024 romantasy book is the perfect replacement for Fourth Wing, despite not having any dragons: Faebound by 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 in Fourth Wing. It’s a great choice to read after finishing Onyx 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 for Fourth Wing follow-ups, many readers seek out books featuring dragons. However, Faebound has a lot of other elements in common with Fourth Wing, making it the best choice for those stuck in a post-Empyrean slump. For one, Faebound opens 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.

Those who enjoyed Violet’s realization that Navarre’s history isn’t quite right will find a similar premise in Faebound, and that’s not all the books have in common. Faebound also boasts a compelling enemies-to-lovers romance made 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 of Onyx Storm, as Faebound‘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 February 13, 2025, so those diving into this story after Onyx Storm will have two books to keep them occupied. Cursebound is easily one of February’s most exciting fantasy releases, and it looks to ramp up the stakes for Faebound‘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 enjoy Fourth Wing‘s politics will find this series engaging, and there’s still another book to look forward to after Cursebound.