In early 2026, Yarros confirmed she’s actively writing Book 3, and her publisher, Red Tower Books, has hinted at a late 2026 or early 2026 release. That’s the publishing equivalent of “it’s coming, but don’t hold your breath.”
Why the wait? Blame the dragon-sized pressure. After Iron Flame exploded into a phenomenon, Yarros is basically under a literary microscope. Also, she’s recovering from a collapsed lung earlier this year—yes, a real-life dragon rider injury—so cut the woman some slack.
What We Know (But It’s Shaky)
During a March 2026 interview, Yarros joked that she’s “terrified” of disappointing fans, which is both adorable and terrifying for us. She also said she’s writing at a “breakneck pace”, which in author-speak means “I’m surviving on coffee and pure adrenaline.”
Look, the fandom is rabid. We’re talking about people who memorized all 800 pages of Iron Flame in three days. That kind of energy will either motivate a writer or make them hide under a blanket fort forever.
