Fourth Wing’s Bonus Scene Ignites Garrick Venin Brother Speculation
Hello, I’m Elena West, and I’m here to fire up your imagination with an exclusive behind the scenes gift from bestselling author Rebecca Yarros.
Get ready for a breakthrough revelation because the Empyrean series just got an extra-powered boost with a brand new bonus scene that Yarros teased on July 28.
The author of the BookTok phenomenon Fourth Wing surprised fans by sharing an excerpt she wrote “just for funsies” while swapping her usual desk view for a tropical beach backdrop. In the clip shown on her laptop screen, two fan-favorite characters engage in a heated exchange that might reshape our understanding of legacy and loyalty in Navarre. Xaden Riorson’s heir apparent status collides with rider Garrick Tavis’s fierce family pride as Garrick leans in, voice tight, and insists, “I’m with you to the end, Brother. But someone has to say it. This plan risks everything our parents worked for. Everything they died for.” Xaden counters with heartfelt conviction: “They died for us, for a world where we have the knowledge to make our own choices.” The moment crescendos with Garrick sheathing a second sword and vowing, “Violet’s my choice. I’m more than willing to die for her.” Then the battle cry: “Let’s go hunt some wyvern.”
The capitalized term Brother blew the roof off fan theories. Social media reactions on X and Instagram surged as followers dissected every syllable. One user exclaimed, “BROTHER, you say?!?! We are screaming,” while another declared, “You knew what you were doing with that!!!!” A third fan went so far as to assert, “GARRICK IS THE NEW BROTHER!!!!” Critics of the Bodhi Durran and Brennan theories now feel vindicated that the real venin sibling bond belongs to Garrick, especially after his dramatic power surge at the end of Onyx Storm.
Yarros left the scene’s exact placement in the timeline open to debate. Some readers argue it links to her second novel Iron Flame, while others believe it teases future events yet to hit the page. Either way, the playful caption about dipping back into Empyrean for a quick side quest proves the author knows how to keep her audience on the edge of their seats until she fully returns to the fantasy realm.
In the meantime, fans are advised to stock their summer reading lists with other page-turners. Dive into Annabel Monaghan’s breezy romance It’s a Love Story, venture into Taylor Jenkins Reid’s astronaut drama Atmosphere, or uncover suspense in Susan Choi’s Flashlight. Each offers a different flavor of adventure while we wait for the next Yarros update.
This unexpected bonus scene is a masterclass in fan engagement, demonstrating why Rebecca Yarros remains a powerhouse in young adult fantasy. Her ability to spark speculation and unite a global community around a few lines of dialogue is nothing short of electrifying.
Remember, the next page is where all the secrets lie. Keep reading and let your imagination take flight!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and E! Online, Rebecca Yarros Instagram
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