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Iron Flame

Iron Flame is a 2023 fantasy novel by Rebecca Yarros and the second book in the Empyrean series.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Iron Flame is a 2023 fantasy novel by Rebecca Yarros and the second book in the Empyrean series. It follows Violet Sorrengail during her second year at Basgiath War College as she faces new training, political danger, and threats tied to dragons, rebellion, and venin. The novel was published on November 7, 2023, by Little, Brown Book Group and Red Tower Books.

Premise

The novel follows Violet Sorrengail after she survives her first year at Basgiath War College and enters a more dangerous phase of training. The plot centres on survival, secrecy, and growing conflict within the world of Navarre.

Series context

Iron Flame is the second instalment in The Empyrean, a planned fantasy series set in a dragon-rider war college. The series began with Fourth Wing and continues with Onyx Storm.

Publication

The book was published in 2023 in English. Sources list Little, Brown Book Group and Red Tower Books as publishers, and the novel is listed at 800 pages.

Reception and popularity

The book was marketed and discussed as a major fantasy release, with publisher and bookstore listings describing it as a global phenomenon. It became widely recognized as part of the commercially successful Empyrean series.

Key facts

  • Iron Flame is the second novel in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series.
  • It was published in November 2023.
  • The story continues Violet Sorrengail's training at Basgiath War College.
  • The novel expands the series' conflict involving dragons, rebellion, and venin.
  • The book was released by Little, Brown Book Group and Entangled: Red Tower Books.
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Canadian context

Iron Flame was published by a major UK/Commonwealth imprint, Little, Brown Book Group, and was part of a globally popular fantasy series widely sold in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

What is Iron Flame?
Iron Flame is a 2023 fantasy novel by Rebecca Yarros and the second book in The Empyrean series.
Who wrote Iron Flame?
Iron Flame was written by Rebecca Yarros.
What is Iron Flame about?
It follows Violet Sorrengail during her second year at Basgiath War College as she faces dangerous training, political secrecy, and supernatural threats.
Is Iron Flame part of a series?
Yes. It is the second novel in The Empyrean series.
When was Iron Flame published?
It was published on November 7, 2023.

References

  1. Google Books — https://books.google.com/books/about/Iron_Flame.html?id=hEKjEAAAQBAJ
    Supports: Publication date, author, publisher, page count, and plot description.
  2. Google Play Books — https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Iron_Flame?id=xIS9EAAAQBAJ&hl=hr
    Supports: Author, series position, and publication timing.
  3. Goodreads — https://www.goodreads.com/series/362915-the-empyrean
    Supports: Series title and placement of Iron Flame within The Empyrean.
  4. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iron_Flame
    Supports: Basic plot and character context, used cautiously as secondary confirmation.