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Fourth Wing is THE Fantasy Book of the Year

Gabriela Gomez Student Contributor, Texas A&M University
This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at TAMU chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

The hype around Fourth Wing, by Rebecca Yarros, is real.  It is all over BookTok, so of course I had to read it.  But there was just one problem: it was a series.  A series.  With only 1 book out.  If I were to read this book, I would be stuck waiting and waiting and waiting for the next book.  Absolute torture.  But the constant ambush of reels on my for you page swayed me.

I will be brutally honest, I read this book in a day.  I could not put it down.  I can’t even tell you why or how, but the book sucked me in so thoroughly that it was three am and I refused to go to sleep.  I was determined to finish this book.  And finish it I did.  

This book is for sure the new it book for fantasy – sorry ACOTAR but I full on love this book far more.  I highly recommend giving this book a read, even if you don’t read fantasy often, because this book will continue to be talked about religiously.  I mean, come on, it was released May 2 and 301,579 people have already rated it on goodreads. So without further adieu, I implore you, go read this book.

Gabriela Gomez

TAMU '25

Howdy! I’m Gabriela Gomez, an avid reader who is interested in all areas of publishing and writing. And reading of course! I’m the Editor-in-Chief; I currently oversee all the publishing of articles for the Her Campus at TAMU chapter. I am overjoyed to read all the members’ articles and make any corrections that will help to elevate the article.
I have been with Her Campus at TAMU since my freshman year. The first year I was a general member on the Writing and Editing committee. During that first year, I wrote a total of 23 articles and was always finding new ways to help. For my second year, I worked as the Senior Editor, publishing more than 80 articles and writing 38 articles. Now in my second semester of junior year, I have implemented a new pitch process for better organization and cleanest, I have already published more than 170 articles, and I have written 16 articles and will continue writing more!
Besides working as the Editor-in-Chief, I am a dedicated student at Texas A&M studying Biomedical Sciences. I am also obtaining a minor in both English and Spanish. While not studying diligently, I work in a research lab grinding away, trying to get my name on some research papers (fingers crossed).
In my free time, I read, obviously. I am also on the hunt for the best latte to ever bless this earth and love a good game of chess!