‘Fourth Wing’ Character Break Down
The MBC community has been having such a great time reading Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros for book club this month. Yarros has said that this first instalment to her Empyrean series is a starter book for those who want to dive into Romantasy. That being said, the characters are very likable, and all have great dynamics with one another.
Like any fantasy novel, some characters break our hearts, and characters surprise us. What readers find out about the lead characters, Xaden Riorson, Violet Sorrengail, and Dain Aetos, will change their perspective on each of them. Yarros builds a strong foundation with this trio because there are many ways the three of them can develop within the five books she has planned.
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Violet Sorrengail is the youngest of three siblings; Brennan and Mira. Her mother is a rider and her father was a scribe. Violet remained close to her father reading as much as she could in the archives. Her mother forces her to go into the Riders Quadrant even though she knows it will be difficult for her. Violet is incredibly smart, confident, and stubborn. She does not want to kill anyone and will always find a way to disarm or weaken her opponents instead. She is bonded to the dragon Tairn.
Xaden Riorson is a third-year rider and wingleader of the Fourth Wing. Xaden is reserved and hard as stone. He has a tough exterior but exudes confidence. He is bonded to the dragon Sgaeyl and is a shadow summoner. He is also a weapons expert and helps the younger riders train. His father is Fen Riorson and he was marked with a rebellion relic.
Dain Aetos is a second-year rider and squad leader. He has been Violet’s childhood friend since they were five years old. He is bonded to the dragon Cath and he has the power to read someone’s recent memories via touch. He is someone who always follows the rules and is very adamant about others following the rules as well. He puts the rules above all else, which can be frustrating.
Rhiannon Matthias is a first-year rider and Violet’s best friend. She is in the Second Squad in the Flame Section of Fourth Wing. Rhiannon is a beam of light in Violet’s life. She is well-trained and a force to be reckoned with. She helps Violet train early on to keep her safe. Rhiannon and Violet trust each other with everything and are very open with one another.
Liam Mairi is a first-year rider, who grew up with Xaden Riorson after their parents were killed for leading the rebellion, and were fostered by the same family. Liam is incredibly sweet, kind and compassionate. He becomes Violet’s right-hand and closest friend because of Xaden. He’s loyal, charming and is always cracking a joke. Even though he has been through a lot, he always keeps things light and carries himself well.
Jack Barlowe is a first-year rider and is bonded with the dragon named Baide. He is cocky, impatient and arrogant. When he found out Violet was present on Conscription Day, he made sure to take her out because of who her mother was. Jack’s signet power is pain projection; he can force internal power into a body and cause immense pain that could lead to a death blow.
Do you have a favourite character in Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros? Let us know in the comments below!
