No spoilers for the Fourth Wing sequel beyond which character he eliminated, please! My friends argued about the ending all day.
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I just finished 'Iron Flame' and wow, the ending was intense. Xaden's actions were shocking, to say the least. At the end, he kills General Sorrengail, Violet's mother. It was a brutal moment, especially considering the emotional weight behind it. The betrayal and the stakes were sky-high, and it felt like a turning point for Xaden's character. The way it was written made my heart race—I had to put the book down for a minute just to process it. General Sorrengail's death changes everything, not just for Violet but for the entire world of Basgiath. The aftermath is going to be wild in the next book.
2025-08-02 15:26:00
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I’ve read a lot of fantasy, but 'Iron Flame' stands out for its raw emotional punches. Xaden killing General Sorrengail was a moment I didn’t see coming. It’s one thing to kill an antagonist, but this was personal. Violet’s mother wasn’t just a general; she was a symbol of authority and, in some ways, a barrier between Violet and Xaden.
The aftermath of this scene is what I’m most excited about. How will Violet react? Will she side with Xaden, or will this drive a wedge between them? The book leaves so many questions unanswered, and that’s what makes it brilliant. The tension between duty and love is a theme that’s been building since the first book, and this moment feels like the culmination of all that conflict. I can’t wait to see where the story goes next.
2025-08-03 00:14:20
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'Iron Flame' had me hooked from start to finish. The climax was a masterclass in tension. Xaden's decision to kill General Sorrengail wasn’t just about the act itself—it was about the consequences. This wasn’t a random kill; it was calculated, a move that reshapes the power dynamics in Basgiath. General Sorrengail was a formidable figure, and her death leaves a vacuum that will undoubtedly lead to chaos.
What’s fascinating is how this affects Violet. Her relationship with Xaden is already complicated, and this adds another layer of conflict. The emotional fallout is going to be huge. I can’t help but wonder how this will play out in the next installment. Will Violet forgive him? Can she? The moral ambiguity here is what makes this series so gripping. It’s not just about who died, but why, and what it means for everyone involved.
2025-08-06 09:43:56
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Honestly, I'm still not over it. I'll be doing something mundane and the image will just pop into my head. The frozen look on Violet's face, the finality in Xaden's movements. It's that rare kind of book moment that transplants itself into your permanent memory. It's going to be the benchmark against which all other twists in the series are measured.
Kudos to Yarros for having the guts to go there.
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