Unfiltered Thoughts While Reading: Fourth Wing
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I really like Mira so far - not too sure about their mom yet lol
Is Brennan REALLY dead? Lol Could be a page pulled from Red Queen
Their mom might have been Manon in an alternate universe
“Decide, Violet. Are you going to die a scribe? Or live as a rider?’”
I love the relationship between the two sisters
“He's the most exquisite man I've ever seen.”
I mean, Xaden does sound pretty hot. I’m a sucker for dark hair and dark eyes lol
“Flaming hot. Scorching hot. Gets-you-into-trouble-and-you-like-it level of hot.”
Nooooo! I had a feeling Dylan wouldn’t make it 😭
Jack Barlowe - even his name sounds like a dick
So there are four wings, with 3 sections in each wing, and 3 squads in each section making it 4 wings, 12 sections, and 36 squads total
so Violets mom opposed General Melgren about the rebel children - wonder if they have animosity
Lol well Violets plan of getting Ri to ask her questions didn’t work 🤣
Damn, does her mom hate her? Why would she send Violet to do this??? Lol
Aw, I really hope Brennan isnt actually dead and it’s a plot twist because he seems like a character I’d love
It’s so strange that the people with the most motivation for revenge (rebel children) are put in such high power by training to become riders WITH MAGIC AND DRAGONS
Oh and look, a bunch of them are gathering to scheme even though it’s illegal for more than three to be seen together lol
Violet hanging out in a tree while passing judgement on this group is hilarious
“‘Fascinating. You look all frail and breakable, but you're really a violent little thing, aren't you?’”
Alright, I admit that I love their dynamic lol
I’m surprised Dain didn’t see her rendezvous with Xaden since they touched and he can see memories
I wonder if the decrease in the number of dragons willing to bond speaks to the fact that the dragons’ don’t align with humans like before
Omggggg I hope Violet gets the black one! If dragons bond with humans like them, it would make sense because she’s so smart
Omg was the one and only rider of the black dragon Brennan?! The last time he was seen was five years ago which is when Brennan “died” and the teacher looked at Violet when he told the story of how the rider died
Oh I got it wrong, Brennan was the rider that was trying to be resurrected
Omg i totally thought it was Jack volunteering to spar Violet. I’m glad it’s Xaden instead hahaha
Violence? I love the nickname haha
“Beautiful. Fucking. Asshole.”
Am I the only one getting hot and bothered by this death match? Lollll
“Defenseless women have never been my type.”
Man, I get Dain is her bestie but he is trying way too hard to get her out of the rider squadrant - just believe in her
Theory time: the rider who died trying to save Brennan was his lover. He didn’t do it for fame, he did it because he loved Brennan. The black dragon is going to take Violet as his rider because of the special bond his rider had with her brother. BOOM
I already liked Ridoc before because I resonate with cracking jokes through hard times but now I like him even more and respect him
Violets squad: Sawyer, Pryor, Trina, Tynan, Rhiannon, Ridoc, Violet, Aurelie, and Luca
I hope everyone on this squad stays alive because I like them and their dynamic. I also hope Sawyer gets a dragon this year 😭
As I read the Gauntlet practice scenes, I just picture the final challenge on Wipe Out 🤣
“Do not make me ask three times.”
“What makes you a rider is what you do after people die.”
Things I like about this book so far:
Female lead is not annoying. She’s very logical and the writer SHOWS that she’s smart instead of telling
The pacing is great. What a page turner! And the chapters aren’t impossibly long. The book is long but it doesn’t FEEL like it
The romance between the main ship is not cringe! They’re dynamic is hot. He’s hot. She’s hot. It’s all hot
There is more than one badass female characters! It’s giving Throne of Glass series (Aelin, Manon, Lysandra, etc)
Does that mean someone will be punished for not burning Brennans things? Or does it not matter because Brennan is ALIVE?!
okay, so there’s a lot of representation in this book and I’m loving it (people of color, gay, they/them pronouns, etc)
I mean if Dain REALLY cared about her survival, he’d help more! He would have watched her practices and given her ideas on how to make it - not continue to try to get her to quit!
Violet is a fucking badass. LETSGOOOO
I also love how shameless her mind is when describing how sexy Xaden is lol
Also, I notice that Dain isn’t mentioned AT ALL during this whole thing about her making it through the gauntlet. Shouldnt he have been there also defending her win???? Sus
Ahhh there’s a Feathertail? Maybe THATS the one that she bonds with since they abhore violence and are smart (sounds like Violet)
OR the Feathertail will report back to the black dragon about Violet and he comes during the Threshing 👀
Damn these dragons are heartless! Poor Pryor. But also, humans are heartless - Tynan and Luca can jump off a cliff
I hope that the awesome conversation Violet and Rhi are having throughout this walk means they’ll get awesome dragons
OMG finally someone I dislike diess LOL freaking Luca. Bye Felicia
Hmmm, if Violet hasn’t felt a connection with the feather one so far then I don’t think they’ll bond. Maybe she hasn’t felt a connection because the black dragon wasn’t on the walk and Tynan will bond with that gold one to teach him a lesson about strength?
I wish Tynan also got burned to a crisp during presentation
Threshing is giving me “Manon and the Thirteen must fight others for Wyverns” vibes
Okay, maybe the gold dragon IS her dragon lol
I’m proud of Violet for coming to the Gold dragons defense but I’m relieved that Xaden was there with his dragon hahaha
I FUCKING KNEW IT! It’s the black dragon! Here to claim Violet!!! Fuck yes!!
This fucking dragon is hilarious. I love him already
“"My name is Tairneanach, son of Murtcuideam and Fiaclanfuil, descended from the cunning Dubhmadinn line."
Tairn, this dragon is so sassy hahahaha
“You’re making us look bad. Stop it.”
I’m ded hahahah this dragon 🤣 He reminds me of Venom in the Venom movie with Tom Hardy lol
“Was everyone’s dragon a curmudgeon? Or just mine?”
“"You are the smartest of your year. The most cunning. You defended the smallest with ferocity. And strength of courage is more important than physical strength.”
SHE FUCKING BONDED WITH BOTH?!
Damn, even the head dragon isn’t a huge fan of this? Now I’m concerned because General Melgren is obviously a bad guy lol
I’m so glad Sawyer got bonded this time around! And Rhi and Ridoc are bonded!!! Yay!
Tairn told you to stay with Xaden and you’re not LISTENING!
Oh I didn’t see the dragons bond coming!!!
Damn Dain, that’s cold. But I knew it - he’s no real ride or die bestie!!!
I really do like Violet but her undying faith in Dain is pissing me off
Strange how Dain kisses her after all this time only because she has TWO bonded dragons 😒
But if you really think about it, Violet didn’t take any available dragons away from others - Tairn hasn’t been seen in five years and Goldie was unwanted and a surprise at presentation
Yes! Finally Violet sticks it to Dain. I’m tired of his shit too
Omggggg poor Jeremiah. That was brutal
the golden dragon can freeze time?! What a badass power!
Dang, Xadens rejection to Violet had ME in my feelings - what do you mean you wouldn’t sleep with her to keep her safe?!
Omg Andarna is adorable - she better not die EVER
Ohhhhh, a Feathertail is a baby dragon?
I bet it was Imogen who opened the door for those people to kill Violet
Based on the intro of this chapter, now I’m thinking it was Amber because she’s the only female wing leader I can recall
Also, I love their squads banter and camaraderie lol
Fucking Dain - you’re the worst
I’m glad they were able to show undeniable truth since SOMEONE refused to believe her 😒
I love that there’s even more representation in here with the hearing impaired scribe
Something sus is happening with this war
So our boy Jack is allergic to oranges hmmm? Funny how a guy that talks so much shit can be killed by produce. Just saying
Okay now I’ve reached the “when will they get it on?!” Point lol
Xaden is just giving out hot compliments left and right 🥵
FINALLY! It only took two dragons fucking for Violet and Xaden to finally give in lol
Nooooooo! Damn Xaden for thinking straight lol
I see what Rhiannon is hinting at - that Xaden is only the most powerful rider in their generation for NOW because it was before Violet got here lol Gotta love that bestie support!
Man Dain really needs to step up - he’s giving Tamlin vibes right now
I knew Jack was allergic to oranges! I hope he’s dead!
A guy burned himself alive with his own power?! Man, this squadrant is insane and brutal
Violet’s mom is cold as ice
the most valuable thing would be intel! They should think like a Scribe, like Violet
Liam and I are on the same page!
Break into the Commander’s office?! This could go horribly wrong! What if they see stuff they’re not supposed to?!
“‘Scribes freak me out. Quiet little know-it-alls, acting like they can make or break someone by writing something down.’”
Alright, pretty badass plan
Mira!!! I’m so glad they got to see each other and that Rhi got to see her family 🥰
Omg mated dragons can only be a part for three days?!
It’s strange that earlier in the book they made it seem like Tairn hasn’t been seen for five years but if he’s mates to the blue dragon, wouldn’t he be seen wherever Xaden is?
I love how intense and dangerous Tairn is one minute and super cheeky the next haha
FINALLY JACK IS DEAD! Fuck that guy!
And yessssss, Lightening Wielder sounds badass!
I swear if Andarna dies in this series, I’m going to RIOT. She’s so pure and wonderful 🥹
“Get the fuck away from her with that nonsense.”
Xaden does not mince words and I love it haha
Xaden and Tairn’s pep talk to Violet is way better than Dain’s
I mean she has a point about her powers. They’re badass but yeah, pretty destructive lol
Well this escalated quickly 👀🥵
Pretty awesome that dudes take contraception lol
Xaden is responsible for all the rebel children?! Omg I bet it was her mom that gave him those scars! That’s what he meant when they ran into the commander previously
I’m not a fan of when the male lead says “Don’t fall for me” like bro, it’s too late - I’m invested haha
This training session with Carr is hilarious lol
I think I like professor Carr more now
I’m pleasantly surprised she comes right out and says “yeah I’m probably going to fall for you if we keep this up” lollll most characters in this position stay in denial until it backfires lol
“He really does have an incredible body, but he doesn't get to dictate what I do with my heart.”
I’m living for all of page 393 - you go Violet!
Damn, I really like Violet lol
Phew, thank goodness it was a fake drill!
Hmmmm, something tells me this fake war is about to get real
Omg why is Andarna so adorable?! Tairn will carry her like a human dad carrying his baby in a bjorn lol
Idk that “I’ll miss you, Violet.” from Dain was a little SUS. He was way too quick to make amends with her decision. Something fishy is going on
Xaden and the other rebel kids in the fourth wing are also acting sus. Like they know more about this scenario than they’re letting on. Why are they all so tense if it’s just a game? Why did Dain’s dad give Xaden a weird look?
did the Gryphons start attacking after unification because Navarre took something from them and made it harder for the Gryphons to get it back after unifying nations?
Ah! I had a feeling the Gryphons and their riders weren’t so savage as the Navarre historians and leaders want people to believe!
Okay, we can recover from this Violet! Sure everyone including your two bonded dragons and the love of your life lied to you over and over BUT it must have been for a good reason. I’d give them the benefit of the doubt over Dain and the others any day
Okay Violet really believing Dain would break rules to save people is ludicrous. I like Violet but her thinking on this is stupid
Theory time - Violets mom killed their dad because he was in the know about venin and ready to go public
Another theory - Dain and his dad have known about venin this whole time. Dain’s being used to help continue to cover it up. He’s also been lying to her technically as much as Xaden has been
I fucking knew it! Dain has been reading her memories this whole time! Duh girl!!!
The real question is if more than just Dain and his dad concocted this plan to kill Xaden
If Xaden dies, there’s a chance Violet would die because of their dragon bond so wouldn’t her mom know that? But would she even care? Or mayb her mom is like The Hound from the crescent city series
“We’re riders. We defend the defenseless. It’s what we do.”
Damn, so General Melgren can’t see the fate of people with rebellion relics? Good
The level of stress I have reading these last 80ish pages is HIGH
I don’t want anyone in this riot to die! Or the Gryphons and their riders!
maybe her mom knew she’d survive because of what general Melgren can see? Which might explain why she was fine with making Violet become a rider
Whyyyy would you say “we actually might survive this”?!?! Now people will die!
So many emotions rn fucking hell
Omg if they are going where I think they’re going I’m going to be shooketh ARE THEY TAKING HER TO BRENNAN?!
Another theory - the reason why the number of dragons willing to bond is decreasing, is because more dragons are bonding with the rebels and not the Navarre military
Violet is annoying me with her thoughts about Xaden right now though. Girl, you saw and fought that evil and you still mad that Xaden didn’t bring you in sooner?! Get over it and live lol
The person Xaden is asking to save her HAS to be Brennan - he was a mender
we’re getting a Xaden chapter?! Is this the end?!
Something doesn’t feel right - did she lose her memories? Why is she being so nice to Xaden right away? Sus
Oh good her memory is back! I was about to be pissed if all of book 2 was her trying to recall book 1 lol
What happened to Xaden’s mom?! Sounds like another storyline 👀
Andaran became full grown?! Can wait to hear what she looks like and her special power
BRENNAN I FUCKING KNEW IT!!!!
Well if Violet didnt trust Xaden before, she definitely won’t now! Keep a dead brother secret seems pretty big lol
I wonder what Tairn thinks of Brennan since his rider died saving him
also, I’d be low key pissed at my sibling! I wonder if Mira knows about Brennan. I assume not - maybe he thinks she’s too much like their mom?
Me after finishing the final page:
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turnnoffyourmind
snowghoul
dededos
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areudirty
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kaledo-art
