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Onyx Storm

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​.

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This Minor Onyx Storm Character Might Be The Key To Expanding One Important Fourth Wing Story In Book 4

One minor character from Onyx Storm could help to further expand on an important storyline from Fourth Wing in book 4 of The Empyrean Series.

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These 5 Fourth Wing Characters Need More Page Time In Book 4 After Onyx Storm Sidelined Them

Several Fourth Wing characters got unfortunately sidelined in Onyx Storm, but these specific ones definitely need more page time in book 4.

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Revealing Onyx Storm's Worst Character Is A Venin Would Rob Us Of One Emotional Moment I've Wanted Since Fourth Wing

Revealing that the worst character in Onyx Storm is a venin would ruin this emotional moment that I've wanted since Fourth Wing came out.

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After Onyx Storm, The Next Fourth Wing Book Can Return To The Series' Romance Roots In 4 Great Ways

The ending of Onyx Storm promises a truly entertaining narrative in book four, but it also sets up Violet and Xaden's romance to mirror its origins.

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Onyx Storm's Ending Set Up One Exciting Showdown Between Two Fourth Wing Characters No One Expected

Onyx Storm's complicated ending set up an unexpected but still exciting future showdown between these two fascinating Fourth Wing characters.

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Onyx Storm's Ending Means The Empyrean Series Can Finally Revive The Best Part Of Fourth Wing's Romance

Onyx Storm’s ending is tragic for Violet and Xaden, but its big twist could see the next Fourth Wing sequel reviving the best aspect of their romance.

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"Far More Dangerous": Onyx Storm Theory Totally Upends Violet's Second Signet Reveal Ahead Of The Next Fourth Wing Book

Onyx Storm reveals Violet’s second signet from Andarna, and one theory posits it will be more dangerous than the Fourth Wing sequel lets on.

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One Fourth Wing Character Has To Be A Venin After Onyx Storm Revealed The Perfect Counter Signet To Their Power

One character from Fourth Wing absolutely has to be a venin after Onyx Storm's reveal of the perfect counter signet for their rare power.

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Andarna's Sudden Onyx Storm Return Makes Far More Sense Thanks To One Convincing Fourth Wing Theory

Andarna's sudden reappearance in Onyx Storm after her intense departure makes much more sense thanks to this fascinating and convincing theory.

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Fourth Wing's Best Naolin Theory Was Debunked By One Line, But I Still Think There's A Twist Coming After Onyx Storm

Several convincing theories argued Naolin was the venin Sage, and while he may not be, Yarros clearly has something big in store for his character.

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Onyx Storm Hilariously Acknowledged Fourth Wing's Most Frustrating Romance Trend & It's A Larger Genre Problem

Miscommunication is an annoying romantasy book trope hardly restricted to Rebecca Yarros' work - but she treated it with humor in Onyx Storm.

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After Re-Reading Onyx Storm, I'm Convinced These 8 Characters Definitely Won't Die In The Next Fourth Wing Book

The Empyrean Series isn’t shy about killing characters, but after re-reading Onyx Storm, I think these eight are safe in the next Fourth Wing book.

The covers of Onyx Storm and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Onyx Storm Set Up The Coolest Way For Ridoc To Use His Signet In The Next Fourth Wing Book

The coolest way for Ridoc to use his stronger signet was set up by Onyx Storm, and the next Fourth Wing book needs to utilize it somehow.

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Every Venin Signet Power In The Fourth Wing Books After Onyx Storm (Confirmed & Theories)

Onyx Storm confirmed the venin can manifest signet abilities, and while Yarros only confirmed a few, there are others that might pop up future books.

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The Next Fourth Wing Book Desperately Needs To Fix One Villain Problem That's More Obvious After Onyx Storm

Fourth Wing's next book needs to fix this one villain problem desperately, especially after Onyx Storm’s story made it much more obvious.

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"Everybody Loves Different Characters": Rebecca Yarros Makes Me Think Fourth Wing Book 4 Will Kill Someone We Haven't Considered

Rebecca Yarros' comments make me think that the death in book 4 of The Empyrean Series could be someone we discounted due to her word choice.

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Did Onyx Storm Reveal How To Cure Someone Being Venin? This Fourth Wing Theory Gives Me So Much Hope

This Fourth Wing theory gives me hope and expectations that the venin can be cured, saving the people inside.

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It's Time To Talk About How Onyx Storm's Romance Is Incredibly Problematic

The chemistry of Violet and Xaden's relationship in Fourth Wing flickers precariously in Onyx Storm, continuing a repetitive Iron Flame dynamic.

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"Just Like Xaden": After Bodhi's Onyx Storm Comments, I'm Convinced This Theory About His Second Signet Is Correct

After reading this mysterious comment from Bodhi in Onyx Storm, I am convinced that this theory about his second signet has to be true.

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One Fourth Wing Character Is So Horrible In Onyx Storm, I'll Actually Be Disappointed If They're A Venin

Yarros has done a great job at introducing a variety of villains to the narrative, but if another one ends up being venin, it will be too predictable.

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