Welcome to Threshing Day, the brutal, high-stakes trial where would-be riders at Basgiath War College fight to earn the bond of a dragon or die trying. Amid ruthless competition and dragon fire, these thirteen cadets must survive a battlefield where desperate rivals will do anything to gain an advantage and dragons decide one\u2019s ultimate fate\u2015and where a single choice can forge a rider\u2026or destroy them.<\/p>\n
Xaden Riorson, the powerful leader. Rhiannon Matthias, the clever friend. Dain Aetos, the dutiful rule-follower. Liam Mairi, the kindhearted protector. Ridoc Gamlyn, the jokester. Sawyer Henrick, the underdog. Garrick Tavis, the dependable aide. Imogen Cardulo, the impulsive fighter. Bodhi Durran, the second-in-command. Mira Sorrengail, the fearless rider. Brennan Sorrengail, the brilliant tactician. Aaric Graycastle, the restless royal. Sloane Mairi, the determined sister.<\/p>\n
On Threshing Day, there\u2019s only one rule: don\u2019t die.<\/p>\n
The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order.
\nReading Order:
\nBook #1 Fourth Wing
\nBook #2 Iron Flame
\nBook #3 Onyx Storm<\/p>\n
Though Threshing Day can be enjoyed as an introduction to the series, due to contained spoilers, it is best read after Onyx Storm<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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