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Iron Flame (The Empyrean, 2)

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“The first year is when some of us lose our lives. The second year is when the rest of us lose our humanity.” —Xaden Riorson


Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College—Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky.

Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders’ capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is–unless she betrays the man she loves.

Although Violet’s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else’s, she still has her wits—and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules.

But a determination to survive won’t be enough this year.

Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College—and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.

The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Fourth Wing
Book #2 Iron Flame
Book #3 Onyx Storm

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Published May 20, 2025

640 pages

Average rating: 8.53

4,052 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Ashwe2011
Jul 06, 2025
10/10 stars
Is it just me or do you also feel like you've just broken up with someone after finishing a really good book? And can they please stop bringing up Liam in the story? I cry every time they do. He was such a sweet guy. I know the third installment is coming out in January 2025, but it feels like forever.
Oree
Jun 25, 2025
8/10 stars
Xaden turns!

Why keep the 7th kind of dragon secret?
JennyS
Jun 25, 2025
8/10 stars
3.5
sneed
Jun 18, 2025
2/10 stars
y’all are high on dragon smut cuz this was one of the worst things ever written. get your lying 5 star reviews out of here my GOD (2 stars instead of 1 because it is still wildly entertaining, but rebecca needs to get 100x better at writing jesus)
M007
May 15, 2025
10/10 stars
I laughed, screamed, cried and kept reading!

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