According to the search results, Fourth Wing is a fantasy novel. It is a romantic fantasy that weaves together the high-stakes environment of mythological creatures, military academies, and political intrigue. The book is the first in The Empyrean series. It follows the story of Violet Sorrengail, the daughter of a high-ranked general, who is ordered to learn how to become a dragon rider. The book has been compared to other fantasy series like Blood Trials by N.E. Davenport and A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas. Fourth Wing has a strong romantic relationship that is a slow burn done right.