Fourth Wing

3.5 Stars

Oh man this was a ride. A bumpy ride.

The first half was good young adult fantasy with a dash of romance. Then it straight up went to steamy romantasy teritory and the last third was just a whirlwind of plot.

The plot had so many inconsistencies: how can Xaden fall of his saddle if every rider except Violet doesn't use one? how can a group of students be missing for only a day if the flight between the post and the academy takes 10 hours one way (so 20h of total flight time)?

These inconsistencies nerved me to no end which soured my enjoyment of the book immensely.

I loved the character progression of Violet and will at least read the next book.