Rebecca Yarros latterly give away the back screening ofOnyx Storm , andthe sneak peep at theupcomingFourth Wingsequelmakes the wait for its sacking slimly less agonizing . reader sometimeswait years for fresh illusion books , so the 15 - calendar month break betweenIron FlameandOnyx Stormisn’t terrible by comparability . However , Iron Flame ’s cliffhanger endingis enough to make even a shorter wait feel excruciating . After all , the final moments of the book put both its manlike lead and its central Romance language in jeopardy .

Xaden becoming venin is one of the big twistsThe Empyrean Serieshas deliver , and it ’s likely to have major backlash inOnyx Storm . This is especially true when it comes to his kinship with Violet , which will be tested more than ever in the coming continuation . His liveliness could also be on the line if anyone at Basgiath finds out about his mystery . And that ’s not to mention that Xaden could become the villain of Yarros ' story . The possibilities are interminable and mettle - wracking , butOnyx Storm ’s back covert suggests thing wo n’t escalate aright away .

Onyx Storm’s First Sneak Peek Gives Some Closure For That Iron Flame Cliffhanger

The Back Cover Blurb Suggests Xaden’s Situation Hasn’t Outwardly Changed

There are so many theories about what could happen next in The Empyrean Series , but I go for Onyx Storm reassert these predictions when it debuts .

While the endorsement says nothing about Xaden ’s internal struggles , he appears to still be educate with Violet and the other cadet from Basgiath War College . He ’s on safety equipment — the fallback ends with him suggesting Violet may need to kill him — but he ’s right where readers left him . This mean Xaden does n’t immediately change sides inOnyx tempest , nor does he impart the resistance upon becoming venin . give that Violet and Xaden ’s dialogue is italicized , it also appears their bonds with each other and their dragons are still intact .

While Xaden is by no substance in the clear , it does n’t look like his character or his relationship with Violet will be at risk as soon as the thirdFourth Wingbook opens .

Onyx Storm and Fourrth Wing book covers against a red geometric background

uncalled-for to say , thisOnyx Stormreveal squashes some of the biggest fearsaboutIron Flame ’s ending . While Xaden is by no way in the clean-cut , it does n’t look like his quality or his human relationship with Violet will be at peril as soon as the thirdFourth Wingbook opens . A slower corruption of his type may blossom alternatively — though Jack Barlowe ’s venin translation raise interrogative about whether it always makes a mortal evil .

The Wait For The Next Fourth Wing Sequel Is Slightly Less Agonizing After This First Look

Onyx Storm Still Has Plenty Of Questions To Answer

Iron Flame ’s ending make it seem as thoughOnyx Stormwill be a wild drive from start to finish . However , the back book binding blurb suggest the more heart - wrenching part of the story wo n’t show up right out of the logic gate . make Yarros ' track phonograph record , we can take for granted the nextEmpyrean Seriesbook will still include tragic twists . In fact , many readers are expecting a bloodbath . But it may take a while to get there , andOnyx Storm ’s stoolie peep suggests that the Xaden spot , at least , may not be as bad as it seems . That lessen the anxiety approaching its release .

Violet Sorrengail face new political intrigue and battles old enemy while bring out the enigma of her 2nd signet . As she strives to save Xaden from venin corruption , her human relationship with friend and Draco are try out , leading to intense confrontation and unexpected revelations in a man of dragons and magic​.

Fourth Wing and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros book covers

Geoff Bell as Richie Stevenson in MobLand

The cover of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros and a green forest background

Custom Image by Yeider Chacon

The covers of the Empyrean Series books

Custom image by Yailin Chacon

Onyx Storm Book Cover

Violet Sorrengail faces new political intrigue and battles old enemies while uncovering the secrets of her second signet. As she strives to save Xaden from venin corruption, her relationships with allies and dragons are tested, leading to intense confrontations and unexpected revelations in a world of dragons and magic​.

Onyx Storm