The 7 Best Rebecca Yarros Novels Fans Can’t Stop Raving About

BookTok sensation Rebecca Yarros is having a moment: The bestselling author behind chart-topping favorites like Fourth Wing, The Last Letter and more is winning over readers around the world with stories that make your heart race, your eyes tear up and your imagination soar. Whether you’re drawn to romances, emotional rollercoasters or action-packed fantasy worlds, Yarros has a book that will leave you obsessed. Here, we’ve rounded up the best Rebecca Yarros books—they’re sure to make you laugh, cry, and maybe even wish you could ride a dragon yourself.

‘Full Measures’ 

Released in 2014, and then re-released in 2023, Full Measures is the first book in Yarros’ Flight & Glory Series. The plot follows Ember Howard, an Army brat who must figure out a way to take care of her family after her father is pronounced dead. But when the handsome Josh Walker moves in next door, that becomes increasingly difficult—especially after a secret he’s been hiding comes to light and threatens to destroy everything Ember thought she knew. A heartbreaking tale of love, loss and figuring out what comes next. 

What readers are saying: “This book ripped my heart out, stomped on it and then—thankfully—put it back together in the most beautiful way. Full Measures is an emotional rollercoaster that pulls you in from the very first page and refuses to let go.” 

‘The Last Letter’ 

If you’re looking for a book that will make you cry, look no farther than Yarros’ 2019 novel The Last Letter. One letter from Ella to her brother Ryan was all it took for Beckett Gentry to fall in love. So when Ryan dies, Beckett takes it upon himself to leave his station in Afghanistan and look after Ella and her kids himself. What follows is a perfect blend of swoonworthy moments and learning how to navigate one’s grief. 

What readers are saying: “In the end, all that’s left to say is I hope you will read this book. If it’s not already on your radar or to-read list, stop what you’re doing. Run and add this book to your list. I hope you will take a chance and experience the beauty of it. I hope you will experience all that I have and I promise you, Rebecca Yarros will make all the pain and hurt worth it in the end.” 

‘The Things We Leave Unfinished’ 

This 2021 dual-timeline novel is a can’t-miss love story featuring unforgettable characters. After moving home to Colorado in an effort to move on from her divorce, Georgia Stanton is shocked to bump into bestselling author Noah Harrison, fiction’s “golden boy” and one of the most handsome men Georgia has ever seen—if only he weren’t so arrogant and off-putting. When she learns that Noah is in town to finish the last manuscript left behind by her great-grandmother Scarlett Stanton—another legendary author—she is determined to keep it away from him. But as the two read Scarlett’s words, they learn why her novel—based on a true story—is unfinished. Can she and Noah create the happy ending Scarlett deserves?   

What readers are saying: “What a beautiful, tragic love story! I didn’t expect that ending, and I’m broken. It was so perfect in every way. This wasn’t as heartbreaking as The Last Letter, but it’s close. I hope Rebecca Yarros continues to write such beautiful pieces of work.” 

‘In the Likely Event’ 

Second chances and life-altering events take center stage in this 2023 novel. On a flight home for the holidays, Izzy Astor finds herself sitting next to the charming Nate Phelan. But after just 90 seconds in the air, their plane crashes in the Missouri River. Both survive, but the accident changes them. Nate joins the military and Izzy goes into politics, and despite running into each other every once in a while, the two never get together. That all changes when Nate is tasked with protecting Izzy during her mission to Afghanistan. Can the two stay safe and fall in love at the same time, or are they always going to be stuck in a loop of tragedy? 

What readers are saying: “If you are a sucker for loads of angst, drama and tension mixed in with your romance, prepare to spend the day reading this amazing book! It’s so emotionally charged from beginning to end; I found myself standing up and pacing the floor from time to time, cursing out loud!” 

‘Variation’ 

Yarros’ most recent contemporary novel follows Elite ballerina Allie Rousseau after an injury threatens to ruin her career. Seeing nowhere else to go, she returns home—only to find her lost love, Hudson Ellis, already there. Complicating things: Hudson’s niece is determined to find out who her mother really is, but doing so might do more harm than good for Allie, Hudson and everyone else in their lives. A swoonworthy tale filled with secrets and intrigue. 

What readers are saying:  “I have been in a reading slump for quite some time, and Variation reminded me how powerful and emotional a truly great story can be. Heartfelt, romantic and beautifully written—this is one of those rare books that will stay with me long after turning the last page.” 

‘Wilder’ 

The first book in Yarros’ The Renegades series follows Leah Baxter, a student at the Study at Sea program, who must tutor Paxton Wilder, a five-time X Games medalist and influencer, to keep her scholarship. The only problem? Paxton couldn’t seem to care less about studying, forcing Leah to come up with new teaching methods she hopes will  keep her from losing her scholarship—and maybe even her heart. 

What readers are saying:  “Addicting, sexy, captivating, adventurous, unique, and with so much suspense you’ll be on the edge of your seat. It’s also unlike any book I’ve read before. The storyline will draw you in, but the characters are what solidifies your need to turn page after page. I cannot wait to read more of this series. Paxton Wilder is my new favorite book boyfriend!”

‘Fourth Wing’

Published in 2023, Fourth Wing is the first book in Yarros’  Empyrean series. The #1 New York Times bestselling series currently being turned into a TV show with Michael B. Jordan’s Outlier Society. In the novel, Violet Sorrengail finds herself forced to become a dragon rider. To do so, she must survive at Basgiath War College and not fall in love with Xaden Riorson—her sworn enemy…who is as deadly as he is handsome. A spicy enemies-to-lovers tale about found family f

What readers are saying:  “Fourth Wing is a tempest in book form—raw, romantic, and roaring with the kind of ferocity only dragons and heartbreak can summon. From the very first page, Rebecca Yarros doesn’t just invite you into Basgiath War College, she catapults you headfirst into a world where survival is earned, trust is a risk and love is, well, complicated.”