Rebecca Yarros

Author

Rebecca Yarros is an American author who has become one of the biggest names in contemporary fiction, thanks to her spectacularly successful Empyrean series — a blend of fantasy, romance, and military academy drama that has captivated millions of readers and listeners worldwide. Born in 1981, Yarros is the wife of a decorated US Army... officer and has lived the military life firsthand — moving frequently with her family across the United States. This experience deeply informs her fiction, which often features military settings, themes of duty and sacrifice, and characters who understand what it means to live under pressure. Before her breakthrough, Yarros built a loyal readership with a series of contemporary romances, including the Flight & Glory series and the Legacy of the Rewind series. These books, set in military and aviation environments, demonstrated her ability to write complex, emotionally charged love stories with authentic, high-stakes settings. But it was Fourth Wing, published in 2023, that made her a global phenomenon. The novel is set in a brutal military academy where students bond with dragons or die trying, and follows Violet Sorrengail — a young woman who was never supposed to be a rider — as she navigates deadly challenges, political conspiracies, and an intense, enemies-to-lovers romance. The book became one of the bestselling novels of 2023, dominating charts worldwide and becoming a viral sensation on BookTok and social media. Iron Flame, the sequel published later in 2023, was even more successful, breaking sales records and further cementing the Empyrean series as one of the most popular fantasy franchises in the world. The books have been translated into numerous languages and their film and television adaptation rights have been the subject of intense industry interest. Yarros's writing combines the addictive pace of a thriller, the emotional depth of a romance, and the world-building ambition of epic fantasy. Her fans are devoted and vocal, and the Empyrean series has created a reading community that rivals any in modern publishing. The audiobook editions of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame have been enormously popular, with narrators delivering performances that capture the tension, romance, and drama of the story. The audiobooks are a favourite among listeners who enjoy being swept into an immersive fantasy world. Rebecca Yarros lives in Colorado with her husband and six children. Her books and audiobooks are essential for anyone who wants fantasy with heart-pounding romance, fierce heroines, and dragons. Read more Show less