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Iron Flame is the second book in Rebecca Yarros’s bestselling fantasy series, The Empyrean
. It was published in late 2023, just six months after the publication of Fourth Wing, and sold more than half a million copies on its release day alone. Iron Flame follows dragon rider Violet Sorrengail as she navigates her second year in Basgiath War College’s Riders Quadrant while simultaneously joining the resistance movement that is working to uncover the existence of venin—dangerous dark wielders that are wrecking havoc just outside Navarre’s borders. The novel explores themes of love and loyalty in the midst of war, self-discovery, and confronting one’s inner demons. Iron Flame is followed by Onyx Storm, which was released early 2025.Read a full book summary, in-depth analyses of Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson, and explanations of the novel's famous quotes.