Piatkus Fiction signs three-book deal from TikTok 'sensation' Yarros

Piatkus Fiction has signed a three-book deal with "TikTok sensation" Rebecca Yarros, whose The Things We Leave Unfinished (Transworld) went viral on the platform last year. 

Assistant editor Rebekah West acquired UK and Commonwealth rights from Nicole Resciniti at Alliance Rights Agency on behalf of Entangled Publishing. Fourth Wing, the first book in the series, will be published on 2nd May 2023. 

"I am both an avid Rebecca Yarros and fantasy-romance fan, so when I saw the pitch for this I immediately fell in love," said West. "It took one chapter to be captivated by the story, and I knew instantly that it had that same sprinkle of magic that only the best of the best has. Fourth Wing is the kind of book that makes you forget everything around you exists: the cleverly crafted world, the addictive romance, the powerful underlying message of strength of character versus physical strength and... dragons."

Fourth Wing is a "high-stakes, fast-paced" fantasy romance set in Basgiath War College for dragon riders. The synopsis continues: "Alliances will be forged, lives will be lost, traitors will become allies... or even lovers. But sleep with one eye open because once you enter, there are only two ways out: graduate or die." 

Yarros commented: "It’s been amazing to work with Rebekah and the spectacular team at Piatkus to bring Fourth Wing to their markets. Her unmatched enthusiasm for this book and its characters is an absolute dream come true, and I’m truly honoured to join this distinguished and spectacular house."

Anna Boatman, publisher at Piatkus Constable Robinson, added: "It’s so rare to read something that just absolutely knocks you for six, but Rebecca’s amazing fantasy novel did just that. I cannot wait for Piatkus to publish this and for readers to discover this exceptional new voice in the fantasy world. If you like Sarah J Maas and Holly Black– look no further."