Rebecca Yarros Is Taking A ‘Break’ After Onyx Storm, But She’s Here To Calm One Fan Worry About The Fourth Wing TV Series

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For approximately a week now, I’ve wrapped up reading “Onyx Storm”, and close to two weeks have passed since I eagerly waited for my copy of the third installment in Rebecca Yarros‘ “Empyrean Series”. Already, I find myself growing restless for more stories, but regrettably, the productive author has plans to momentarily pause on this beloved series. This might appear disheartening, but let me alleviate any concerns about the book series and the upcoming “Fourth Wing” TV adaptation that we’ve been eagerly anticipating.

Should Fourth Wing Fans Be Worried The Show Will Catch Up To The Books?

Listen, it’s likely that many devoted fantasy readers harbor some apprehension as they follow a show, fearing it might surpass the books they cherish. Many of us recall reading George R.R. Martin’s “A Song of Ice and Fire” series (with the next book initially planned for release in 2016), or even Diana Gabaldon’s “Outlander,” where the television adaptation will likely deviate from the final outcome of the books. With the third book in the series about Violet Sorrengail and her companions having just been published (out of a reported five that will conclude the series), and recent news that Yarros is stepping away from dragons, sigils, Navarre, and so forth, it’s understandable that friends have expressed concern to me.

The two key things they are nervous about?

  1. Is the show possibly going to wait to air so that Yarros has time to wrap on her novels?
  2. If they don’t wait, is it possible the show could catch up to the books?

Concerning the adaptation of the “Fourth Wing,” I’ve been a bit apprehensive due to the scarcity of updates (and as we recall, the ACOTAR TV series didn’t exactly go smoothly). However, let’s put those worries about the second question aside. In an interview with Variety, Yarros reassured fans that the show will not outpace her book series, eliminating any concerns in this regard.

As a devoted fan, I’m eagerly anticipating the fourth book in the series, and it seems unlikely that the show will catch up and reach its fourth season before my reading journey takes me there first. I’ve had a conversation with Moira regarding this very topic.

Phew, her brief reaction on the matter gives me increased assurance that the series will indeed end up on my Amazon Prime subscription.

So, Why Is Rebecca Yarros Taking A Break From The Empyrean Series?

After wrapping up the thrilling Onyx Storm series, I, as a dedicated fan, couldn’t help but notice that the author took some time off to recharge. Following the publication of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, she returned to her beloved contemporary romance genre, penning Variation in October 2024. In an interview with The Today Show, she shared how this break helped her regain focus and boosted her confidence, whispering to herself, ‘I can do this.’

It appears she’s following the same creative path this time, hinting at a fresh contemporary romance concept that has just occurred to her. She mentioned that whenever she gets new project ideas, she considers them as a kind of lucky charm and also a positive indicator for her psychological wellbeing, explaining it as a sign of ‘recovery from exhaustion’.

The strategy remains consistent during this break; fans might want to reconsider their assumptions that she’ll be loungging on a beach, instead viewing it as an opportunity for her to achieve a harmonious blend of work and personal life. She herself emphasized this point.

It seems people might be under the impression that I plan to spend a year lounging on a beach, but what I truly aspire for is a standard eight-hour workday, five days a week. I long for a balance where I can attend my children’s hockey games, share a bed with my partner at night, and have my life not be solely dictated by deadlines and the pressure to produce countless words each day.

Working on such a widely popular fiction piece can be quite challenging due to its extensive following. You strive to do the content justice, but with your copy of “Onyx Storm” being 544 pages long, meeting the deadline becomes a significant undertaking, especially considering all the hidden references (Easter eggs) and intricate world-building these books typically involve.

It’s evident that the interview caused some concern for the writer, but now I feel significantly more relaxed regarding its impact on the TV series. I remain optimistic that it will be among Amazon’s top shows, a expectation General Sorrengail wouldn’t question.

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2025-02-03 00:37