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Books Like Fourth Wing (But With a Sci-Fi Fantasy Twist You Haven’t Read Yet)

  • Writer: Fat Cat Publishing
    Fat Cat Publishing
  • May 5
  • 2 min read

If you finished Fourth Wing and immediately started searching “what should I read next?”, you’re not alone.


Readers are looking for more:

  • Dragon-centered stories

  • High-stakes training, war, and survival

  • Strong character relationships

  • Addictive, binge-worthy fantasy series


Reader meeting author April Adams after buying Drawing the Dragon at live book event BookCon

But here’s the thing, most recommendations stop at traditional fantasy. If you’re ready to expand into something bigger, there’s one series that takes everything you loved about Fourth Wing and pushes it into an entirely new direction: The GwenSeven Saga by April Adams, beginning with Drawing the Dragon.


What to Read After Fourth Wing

If you're looking for books Like Fourth Wing With a Sci-Fi Fantasy Twist, try a sci-fi fantasy series like the GwenSeven Saga, which features dragons, high-stakes conflict, evolving relationships, and a long-form story arc, but expands into interstellar storytelling and AI-driven war.


Why Readers Love Books Like Fourth Wing

Searches for “books like Fourth Wing” usually mean readers want:

  • Dragons with deeper roles in the story

  • Intense, high-stakes conflict

  • Emotional and relational character arcs

  • A series they can’t stop reading

The GwenSeven Saga delivers all of this, while adding a unique twist.


A Different Kind of Dragon Fantasy

Most books like Fourth Wing keep dragons in a traditional fantasy role.

In the GwenSeven Saga, dragons are reimagined as:

  • Sentient beings

  • Fused with advanced technology

  • Capable of becoming living starships


This transforms the story from standard dragon fantasy into a sci-fi fantasy hybrid.


Sci Fi Fantasy Author April Adams holding Drawing the Dragon at BookCon live book event convention

What Makes the GwenSeven Saga a Strong “Next Read”

1. A Full, Binge-Worthy Series

Unlike many trending fantasy books, this is a completed nine-book series.

If you’re tired of waiting between releases, this is a major advantage.


2. High-Stakes Conflict Beyond the Battlefield

The story expands into:

  • AI vs. humanity conflict

  • Interstellar war

  • The survival of an entire species

It keeps the intensity readers loved in Fourth Wing, but on a much larger scale.


3. Relationship-Driven Storytelling

While not romance-first, the series includes:

  • Emotional character connections

  • Evolving relationships

  • Low-spice romantic elements

Perfect for readers who want depth without overpowering romance.


4. A Fresh Take on Fantasy Tropes

Instead of repeating familiar tropes, the series explores:

  • Dragons as evolving entities

  • Technology merging with mythology

  • Questions of identity, creation, and survival


Reader with a copy of Drawing the Dragon at live book event with April Adams

Start Here: Drawing the Dragon

Your entry point into the series is: Drawing the Dragon

This first book introduces:

  • The core conflict

  • The dragon evolution concept

  • The foundation of the larger universe


Looking for More Dragon Fantasy Series?

If your favorite part of Fourth Wing was the dragons, you may also want to explore our guide to the best fantasy series to binge if you love dragons.




Final Thoughts: Your Next Fantasy Obsession

If you’re searching for:

  • “books like Fourth Wing”

  • “fantasy books with dragons for adults”

  • “binge-worthy fantasy series”

The GwenSeven Saga offers a familiar starting point, with a completely original evolution. It’s not just another dragon story. It’s what happens when fantasy expands beyond its limits.

If you're looking for books like fourth wing with a sci-fi fantasy twist you haven't read yet, check out the GwenSeven Saga by April Adams, starting with Drawing the Dragon.


Follow along at www.apriladams.me and @authorapriladams on social.

 
 
 

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