With Rebecca Yarros taking a break — and writing a contemporary romance novel — before diving intoThe Empyrean Seriesbook 4,Fourth Wingfans haven’t had much to get excited about post-Onyx Storm.Of course, Yarros' work on her upcoming romance book takes usone step closer to the nextFourth Wingsequel. But there’s still a ways to go before she starts writing it, and especially before it’s published.
However, Yarros dropped an exciting tease onInstagramthat will catch the attention ofEmpyrean Seriesfans, even if it’s not related to the next installment. The author posted a picture of her laptop while on the beach, noting that she’s been feeling like revisiting the world ofFourth Wing.As such,she’s working on a bonus scene:
“Sometimes switching up the office view for a couple of weeks makes you want to dip a toe back in Empyrean and start writing a little bonus scene. You know…just for funsies. "
Upon further inspection,the document open on Yarros' computer appears to feature a conversation between Garrick and Xaden. In it, Xaden notes that he’s willing to die for Violet before the two agree to “hunt some wyvern.” Going off context clues alone, this could be fromthe end ofIron Flame, showing a certain segment of the book from Xaden’s perspective.
What Rebecca Yarros' Fourth Wing Bonus Scene Tease Means For Fans Of The Books
We Could Get More Material From Xaden’s Perspective At Some Point
It’s unclear if Yarros intends to release the bonus scene she’s working on forThe Empyrean Series, as her Instagram caption does claim it’s “for funsies.” However, it wouldn’t be the first bonus chapter we’ve gotten from the author (three are already available onYarros' website), and she does include a winky face after that last sentence.
As such, it’s possible she’ll make it public once it’s completed. Yarros is well aware that readers are eager for more content fromThe Empyrean Series, and some have even expressed the desire to see more of the story from Xaden’s POV, especially after previous bonus chapters. This scene appears to offer just that, potentially digging into his actions when Violet is being interrogated inIron Flame.
Only time will tell if Yarros chooses to release more bonus material and when, but this is an exciting update forFourth Wingfans.
Only time will tell if Yarros chooses to release more bonus material and when, but this is an exciting update forFourth Wingfans. If nothing else,it tells us that Yarros is already thinking about her romantasy seriesagain — and that can only be good news with another sequel coming down the pike eventually.
Our Take On The Fourth Wing Author’s Instagram Post
With a lengthy wait ahead forOnyx Storm’s sequel,I’m hopeful that Yarros' Instagram tease means we’ll eventually get bonus chapters to tide us overuntil the next installment. It’s just as possible we’ll have to wait until another book to see this content released, or that it simply won’t be. But giving fans small scenes to enjoy would be a smart way to keep them engaged during the break between books.
Additionally, seeing Violet’s and Xaden’s relationship through the latter’s eyes could add layers toOnyx Storm’s endingand whatever comes next. Readers are already emotional over the progression of their arcs, andFourth Wingfans will almost certainly be in their feelings after reading Xaden’s take on earlier books.
