The sources discuss Iron Flame, the second book in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series, highlighting its genre as romantasy and detailing the plot centered on protagonist Violet Sorrengail navigating a challenging second year at a military academy while dealing with ancient secrets and a complex relationship with Xaden Riorson. Key features of the book, such as its focus on resilience, sacrifice, and identity, and the significant role of dragons, are mentioned. The episode also notes the book's success, particularly within the #BookTok community, and its upcoming adaptation into a television series.
