'Threshing Day' answers questions 'Fourth Wing' fans have about Rebecca Yarros' series. Here's what you might've missed.
Rebecca Yarros' "Threshing Day" contains Easter eggs and clues about the "Empyrean" series, as well as a new perspective on "Fourth Wing."
Threshing Day is the latest book in the Fourth Wing universe, released on Tuesday by Rebecca Yarros. The story introduces new lore about dragons and their riders, as well as hints at potential romances in future Fourth Wing books. Unlike the previous Fourth Wing novels, which were transcribed by an unreliable scribe, Threshing Day is narrated by Dragonkind professors who are portrayed as trustworthy.
The book follows 13 Threshings from the perspective of riders' dragons and humans, revealing details about the Threshing process that were previously unknown. The Threshing process begins with a tugging sensation in riders' chests, and each rider sheds blood, often without explanation. Riders may also express a desire or need before bonding, which is fulfilled by the signet power they develop.
Some riders, such as Brennan Sorrengail and Imogen Cardulo, develop unique signet powers that align with their personalities. The book also explores the concept of rebel dragons, which are dragons previously bonded to rebels who fought against Navarre. These dragons seek out riders sympathetic to the rebel cause during their Threshing Days.
Additionally, the book reveals unexpected family connections between dragons and riders, such as Xaden Riorson and his grandmother, and Garrick Tavis and his dragon.
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