11 Months After Onyx Storm, Fourth Wing Fans Get the Update They’ve Been Waiting For (With Just 1 Problem)

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It’s been nearly a year since the release of Onyx Storm, and fans of Fourth Wing finally have an update – with a slight catch. While Onyx Storm was a huge hit in 2025, its ending left readers wanting more. News about the next book in the Empyrean series has been scarce, as Rebecca Yarros announced she was taking some time off. Luckily, her recent announcement suggests she’s ready to start writing again, which is exciting news for Fourth Wing fans.

Author Rebecca Yarros announced on Instagram that she’s starting work on her next book. She jokingly said she’s excited to spend months ‘playing’ with the characters in her head and writing their stories. However, this won’t be the next installment in her popular Fourth Wing series. Yarros is writing a contemporary romance first, and plans to return to the world of Fourth Wing once that book is finished.

Author Rebecca Yarros hinted on Instagram over the summer that she was starting work on a new contemporary romance. This shouldn’t be a shock to her followers. She also published a contemporary novel between the releases of Iron Flame and Onyx Storm, telling TODAY.com that writing it helped her regain confidence and remember how to write a book.

While not the major announcement Fourth Wing readers were hoping for, this news offers something exciting to anticipate while waiting for Onyx Storm and the next book. It’s a positive sign that we’re gradually receiving more information about the future of the Empyrean series.

Rebecca Yarros’ Update Brings Us Closer to Onyx Storm’s Sequel

Jennifer Yarros is finishing up a new romance novel before returning to her Empyrean series. Her recent Instagram post suggests things are about to speed up – she’s transitioning from a relaxed work schedule to full-time writing! This means she’ll soon be able to focus on the sequel to Onyx Storm, which is exciting news for fans. While we don’t have exact release dates yet, this update gives us a better idea of when we might see the next book in the Fourth Wing series.

When the Next Fourth Wing Book Could Arrive

It took just over a year for Rebecca Yarros to write Iron Flame after Fourth Wing, so a contemporary romance shouldn’t significantly delay her usual publishing schedule. However, it’s been a year since Onyx Storm, and Yarros is taking a longer break before her next two books, which will likely extend the time between releases. While her Instagram hints she plans to return to the Empyrean series immediately after finishing this new project, another break is also possible. Yarros has openly discussed how her chronic illness impacts her ability to write quickly, explaining to Entertainment Weekly that the fast pace between Fourth Wing and Iron Flame was physically demanding.

Fans hoping for the fourth book in the Empyrean Series will likely have to wait until 2027, and even that might be a bit hopeful. As the story nears its conclusion, the books are becoming more complex and longer to write, which could cause further delays. Additionally, Rebecca Yarros’ work on the upcoming Fourth Wing TV show for Amazon might take her attention away from the series, even if her role is limited. While there’s plenty to be excited about with Fourth Wing, it’s best to be patient regarding the next book in the Empyrean Series. Luckily, there are other great fantasy books and projects coming out in the meantime.

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2025-12-09 20:42