Rebecca Yarros Books in Order (Plus Where to Start)
If you’ve ever finished a book and just sat there for a second like… what do I even do with myself now… that’s the Rebecca Yarros effect.
Her books pull you in fast, hit you emotionally, and then somehow leave you thinking about the characters long after you’ve turned the last page. Whether she’s writing emotional contemporary romance or high-stakes fantasy, her stories always feel intense in the best way.
If you’re here because of Fourth Wing (same), or you’re trying to figure out which of her books are actually worth starting with, I’ve got you.
And if you love emotional, can’t-stop-thinking-about-it romance, you’ll also want to check out my best fantasy romance books list and books like Fourth Wing next.
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Where to Start with Rebecca Yarros
If you’re new to Rebecca Yarros, don’t start at the beginning – start with the vibe you’re in the mood for:
If you want the viral fantasy everyone is obsessed with:
👉 Fourth Wing
Dragons, danger, and a romance that builds tension in the best way. This is the most addictive place to start.
If you want emotional romance that actually delivers:
👉 In the Likely Event
This one surprised me in the best way. It’s emotional, layered, and one of her most satisfying love stories.
If you want something deeply emotional and reflective:
👉 The Things We Leave Unfinished
This is one of her most talked-about books for a reason as it blends past and present in a way that really stays with you.
My Favorite Rebecca Yarros Books (Ranked)
If you’re just looking for her best, these are the ones I’d recommend first:
1. Fourth Wing
This completely lives up to the hype. It’s fast-paced, immersive, and has that addictive “just one more chapter” energy that turns into staying up way too late. It’s got that intense enemies to lovers tension I couldn’t get enough of. Plus…dragons!
2. Iron Flame
The stakes get higher, the world expands, and the emotional tension deepens. If you loved Fourth Wing, this delivers on everything you want more of.
3. In the Likely Event
This is one of her strongest contemporary romances. It feels grounded, emotional, and the kind of love story that really earns its payoff. Her own experience with military life really shines through.
4. The Things We Leave Unfinished
This one leans more emotional and reflective, with a layered story that unfolds over time. It’s one of those books that lingers.
5. Variation
I went into this curious and ended up really appreciating the emotional depth. It’s a quieter story, but still very much in that signature Yarros style.
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Rebecca Yarros Books in Order
If you want to read Rebecca Yarros’s books in publication order, here’s the full list:
- Full Measures (2014)
- Eyes Turned Skyward (2014)
- Beyond What is Given (2015)
- Hallowed Ground (2016)
- Point of Origin (2016)
- Ignite (2016)
- Wilder (2016)
- Nova (2017)
- Rebel (2017)
- The Last Letter (2019)
- Girl in Luv (2019)
- Boy in Luv (2019)
- Great and Precious Things (2020)
- The Reality of Everything (2020)
- Muses & Melodies (2020)
- The Things We Leave Unfinished (2021)
- Reason to Believe (2022)
- A Little Too Close (2022)
- Fourth Wing (2023)
- In the Likely Event (2023)
- Iron Flame (2023)
- Variation (2024)
- Onyx Storm (2025)
- Peculiar Stars (2026)
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If You Like Rebecca Yarros, Try These Authors
If you love Rebecca Yarros, chances are you’re here for the emotional intensity, high-stakes storytelling, and romances that actually make you feel something. These authors hit a similar note, depending on what you loved most:
- Sarah J. Maas: for immersive fantasy worlds, high tension, and slow-burn romance that builds across a series
- Jennifer L. Armentrout: for addictive fantasy romance with strong heroines, emotional stakes, and page-turning plots
- Colleen Hoover: for deeply emotional, sometimes gut-punch romances that stay with you long after the final page
- Devney Perry: for emotional contemporary romance with depth, heart, and characters working through real-life challenges
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