Dorduncu Kanat - - Rebecca Yarros

4.5/5 (Losing half a star only because I need therapy for that ending.)

Having just turned the final page of this Turkish translation, I need to sit down and process what I just experienced. If you are looking for a gentle fantasy about magical school, this is not it. Dorduncu Kanat is sharp, relentless, and emotionally devastating in the best possible way. Dorduncu Kanat - Rebecca Yarros

Forget friendly, chatty sidekicks. The dragons in Dorduncu Kanat are terrifying, ancient, and sarcastic. The bonding process is raw. You don’t choose a dragon; the dragon chooses you—and if it doesn’t like your vibe, it will simply incinerate you. The telepathic connection is written so well that you feel the heat in the back of your throat. Without spoiling anything, the dragon named Tairn is now one of my favorite characters in modern fantasy. He is grumpy, powerful, and his loyalty is terrifying. Forget friendly, chatty sidekicks

As the Turkish title suggests, the "Fourth Wing" is where the broken and the dangerous go to survive. And after finishing this book, you will immediately want to fly to the nearest bookstore to get the sequel, Demir Alev (Iron Flame). You don’t choose a dragon; the dragon chooses