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’s ultimate fate―and where a single choice can forge a rider…or destroy them.
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.
On Threshing Day, there’s only one rule: don’t die.
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The Empyrean series is best enjoyed in order.
Reading Order:
Book #1 Fourth Wing
Book #2 Iron Flame
Book #3 Onyx Storm
Though Threshing Day can be enjoyed as an introduction to the series, due to contained spoilers, it is best read after Onyx Storm.
The series
The Empyrean is a spellbinding fantasy series that blends fierce action, breathtaking romance, and high-stakes adventure into an unforgettable saga. Set in a world where dragon riders are the ultimate warriors, the series plunges readers into an elite war college where survival is anything but guaranteed. Packed with political intrigue, deadly trials, and a slow-burning romance that crackles with tension, this bestselling saga has captured the hearts of fantasy lovers worldwide.
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At its heart is Violet Sorrengail, a young woman thrust into the brutal world of dragon riders despite her fragile frame and scholarly upbringing. As she navigates ruthless competitors, cutthroat politics, and an impending war that threatens to consume everything, she must prove her strength—not just to her peers but to the powerful dragons who decide her fate. With every challenge, Violet’s resilience is tested, and the bonds she forges may be the key to her survival… or her downfall.
Praised for its masterful world-building, electrifying romance, and relentless pacing, The Empyrean has become a genre phenomenon, topping bestseller lists and earning a passionate fanbase. Combining the intensity of an academy fantasy with the raw emotion of a deeply personal journey, this epic adventure is a must-read for fans of dragon-filled battles, forbidden love, and heroines who refuse to break.
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