This amazing romantasy book has both a great premise and a protagonist that shares many similarities to Violet Sorrengail fromFourth Wing. The wait for the nextFourth Wingbook has continued, with Rebecca Yarros debunkingrumors surroundingFourth Wing’s next book releaseas she continues to work on her latest contemporary romance novel.
As a result,many audiences who loveFourth Winghave tried to find replacements, severalromantasy books likeFourth Wingrising on BookTok to help fill that gap. One particularly compelling romantasy book stands out from the rest, though, as its worldbuilding and heroine both match and parallel Yarros' vibrant romantasy series:This Monster of Mineby Shalini Abeysekara.
This Monster Of Mine’s Sarai Shares A lot In Common With Fourth Wing’s Violet
Sarai & Violet Share A Strong Sense Of Justice
Abeysekara’s Sarai shares quite a bit in common with Violet fromFourth Wing,making the book a must-read for any fans of Yarros' romantasy works. According toGoodreads,This Monster of Minechronicles Sarai’s quest for justice as she tries to find her potential murderer, leading her to a conspiracy and an ice-cold judge she cannot afford to fall for.
Sarai’s determination to find the truth at any cost heavily mirrors Violet’s inFourth Wing, especially as both protagonists end up stumbling onto something much bigger than they could ever imagine. Both women also have a strong sense of justice and power within their world, Sarai’s position as a Petitor giving her special standing like Violet’s signet.
Sarai also has Violet’s compassion, as she spends her days battling injustice in her city alongside of her quest for vengeance, adding new layers to this established romantasy storyline. That storyline, however, also has a few more twists that let it stand apart from other romantasy series likeFourth Wingrather than simply blend into BookTok’s catalog.
The Novel’s Focus On The Justice System Gives It A Fascinating Twist
The worldbuilding and premise ofThis Monster of Minemake it a great fit forFourth Wingfans, especially as its deeper commentary lets the story go in a new direction. While romantasy novels covering themes of revenge are not new, it is uncommon for the protagonist to be embroiled in the system as an authority figure of any kind.
As a result,Abeysekara’s novel explores its commentary on the justice system and the corruption therein in a way that few other series likeFourth Wingdo.The magic of the Petitors and their role in society also create some fascinating new moments, adding the novel to the list offantasy books with unique magic systems.
The sequel toThe Monster of Mineis, at the time of writing, set to be released in June 2026.
The book’s Ancient Rome aesthetic and forbidden love trope also give it a new spin, mixing these older ideals into newer schools of thought and examining its results as readers enjoy a seldom-seen trope. Ultimately,This Monster of Mineis a must-read as the wait for the nextFourth Wingbook continues and the rumors surrounding it persist.
