When Is The Next Empyrean Book Coming Out

So, you’ve devoured Fourth Wing, you’ve sobbed through Iron Flame, and now you’re staring at your calendar like it personally insulted your family. The big question is burning a hole in your brain: When is the next Empyrean book coming out?

Let me rescue you from the spiral of frantic Google searches and Reddit threads. Currently, Rebecca Yarros has not announced an exact release date for Book 3 of the Empyrean series (working title: Onyx Storm). But before you throw your kindle across the room, take a breath—I’ve got some juicy intel.

The Official Word (Or Lack Thereof)

In early 2024, Yarros confirmed she’s actively writing Book 3, and her publisher, Red Tower Books, has hinted at a late 2024 or early 2025 release. That’s the publishing equivalent of “it’s coming, but don’t hold your breath.”

Why the wait? Blame the dragon-sized pressure. After Iron Flame exploded into a phenomenon, Yarros is basically under a literary microscope. Also, she’s recovering from a collapsed lung earlier this year—yes, a real-life dragon rider injury—so cut the woman some slack.

What We Know (But It’s Shaky)

During a March 2024 interview, Yarros joked that she’s “terrified” of disappointing fans, which is both adorable and terrifying for us. She also said she’s writing at a “breakneck pace”, which in author-speak means “I’m surviving on coffee and pure adrenaline.”

Look, the fandom is rabid. We’re talking about people who memorized all 800 pages of Iron Flame in three days. That kind of energy will either motivate a writer or make them hide under a blanket fort forever.

But Wait—There’s a Catch

Here’s a surprising fact: this series is planned for five books, not three. That’s right, we’re only at book 2.5 (if you count the cliffhanger). Yarros has said she already knows the ending, but the journey is “like flying a dragon through a hurricane.”

Also, the audiobook narrator, Rebecca Soler, accidentally let slip she’s recording “soon.” That’s a good sign—usually means a manuscript is close to done. But audiobooks take months to produce, so don’t set a calendar alert just yet.

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The Internet’s Wild Speculation

Online, fans have compiled a conspiracy theory calendar. Some think it’ll drop on November 7, 2024 (the same day as the US election, which is a wildly optimistic distraction). Others swear it’s Valentine’s Day 2025 because, romance.

One TikTok user claimed her uncle’s neighbor’s cousin works at Red Tower and said “spring 2025.” That’s about as reliable as a dragon with a gambling problem, but we’ll take anything.

What to Do While You Wait (Besides Cry)

First, re-read the books but look for clues. Did you catch that the wardstone in Iron Flame might actually be a trap? No? Go back and check page 487. I’ll wait.

Second, join the madness on the Empyrean subreddit. People there have created flow charts predicting Xaden’s fate. Spoiler: none of them are happy, and yes, that includes the one with the chocolate cake.

A Little Reality Check

Here’s the brutal truth: publishing delays happen. Remember when George R.R. Martin promised Winds of Winter in 2014? Yeah, me too. Yarros is younger and faster, but she’s also human.

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That said, she’s signed a multi-book deal with a huge advance. Publishers don’t drop that kind of cash for fun. They want your money, and they want it soon.

So, When Should We Really Expect It?

Best guess? Late 2024 is optimistic, early 2025 is realistic. If you see a pre-order link appear, grab it like a dragon snatching a sheep. But don’t be shocked if it gets pushed to summer 2025—Onyx Storm is a big book with a bigger world.

In the meantime, pray to whatever god you believe in (Malek? Dunne? The Maternity leave gods?). And maybe read something short, like War and Peace, to pass the time.

The Final, Unsatisfying Answer

There is no official date. Zero. Zilch. Nada. But here’s my hot take: expect it by December 2024, and if it’s later, scream into a pillow. That’s the Empyrean way.

Until then, keep your dragon-sight sharp and your snacks ready. The wait is brutal, but the payoff will be worth it—or at least, that’s what I tell myself every single day.