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Reviewer: Ana Cunha
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Dragons? Tension? Broccoli? 5 Stars, No Notes (Okay, a Few Notes)
Review: Let’s be clear: this was a five-star read and I regret nothing. If loving Onyx Storm is wrong, then I don’t want to be right. Rebecca Yarros once again said war, trauma, and dragon drama—and I said yes, thank you, may I have another.The world-building exploded in the best way. We finally got to stretch beyond Basgiath and the scope of the story felt so much bigger and bolder. I could feel the weight of the war, the politics, and the consequences—and it was deliciously stressful. And I know we’re all thinking it, so I’ll say it: Broccoli is the real star of the book. Give him his own POV. I’d die for him. We all would.Now, onto the cast:Garret and Imogen? Swoon. Their dynamic is mature, charged, and so real. I would absolutely read a novella about them having quiet moments in the middle of chaos. They deserve happiness—and snacks. Let them rest.Xaden still has my heart, but… I do feel like his character took a little step back in this one. He was distant, a little too mysterious, and I wanted more of that raw, vulnerable edge we saw in the first book. I still love him, I still believe in him, but let the man feel things again, please.Violet remains the queen of overthinking and dramatic inner monologues. She’s grown a lot, yes, but she also still narrates like she’s auditioning for the main character Olympics. She’s still got her “pick me” tendencies. She’s learning, hurting, leading. Sometimes I want to shake her, but I’d still follow her into battle. With a snack.Now let’s talk Ridoc. My funny little golden retriever king. His humor? Unmatched. His loyalty? Unshakable. His emotional depth? Criminally underrated. I need him in every book, every spin-off, every timeline. If anything happens to him, I’ll riot.Sloane is basically tiny fury wrapped in grief and rage, and I love her for it. She’s messy, she’s angry, and she has every right to be. Can’t wait to watch her become an absolute powerhouse.And finally: DAIN. My sweet, complicated, misunderstood man. Yes, he made mistakes. Yes, he fumbled HARD in Fourth Wing. But the growth?? The quiet redemption arc?? The way he’s trying, really trying, to be better without forcing his way back into Violet’s life? I SEE HIM. I RESPECT HIM. I LOVE HIM. Protect Dain 2025.In conclusion: Onyx Storm gave me dragons, drama, trauma, and feelings I wasn’t expecting to have (looking at you, Dain). A standout in the series and one I’ll be rereading with emotional support snacks. 5/5, no notes.Except: please give Broccoli a crown.
Reviewer: Emily Zeman
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A story of twists, turns, and devastations.
Review: Contains Spoilers!!I started out reading this book with high expectations, mainly because of how long the wait was to finally get it. In her epigraph quote, Mrs. Yarros set a great tone for the book, and it was something that resonated with me personally.“To the ones who don’t run with the popular crowd, the ones who get caught reading undertheir desks, the ones who feel like they never get invited, included, or represented. Get your leathers. We have dragons to ride.” (Yarros, 2025, epigraph).That quote hit home for me, and I had to honestly put the book down for a few minutes and just let that feeling sink in. Growing up I was bullied a lot because I was different or defective. You see, I had cancer that caused me to lose my right eye, the treatment resulted in me being immunosuppressant, causing me to be sick a lot. I spent a lot of time by myself and dove into books as my source of companionship, which is why this quote touched me so much. I love when authors start out with an epigraph, especially if it feels like it is talking to me!Now, on to the story, where Mrs. Yarros dives right in setting the tone for the book, the struggle to save Xaden. Mrs. Yarros also gives a glimpse into why the book is called Onyx Storm, by saying that the mental connection between Xaden and Violet is there but resembles a thick wall of “…chilled onyx” (Yarros, 2025, Prologue). Also, I love that Xaden and Violet still revolve around the theme of rebellion throughout this book, first with the ban of their relationship and ending with their surprise marriage! Additionally, even though they are separated for a lot of this book, the romance and spice level is something that I enjoyed but does also leave me wishing for more.We finally find out what Violet’s second Signet is from Andarna. She is a “…dream-walker” (Yarros, 2025, Chapter Fifty). However, this revolution isn’t explored much before Andarna separates from Violet for her kind, which leaves Violet with one dragon instead of two. It is later revealed that even without Andarna, Violet still contains the power of dream-walking, which means she technically still has two Signet powers. Also, something that got me, when Andarna comes back to Violet at the end of the book, does that mean she is forming a new connection? If so, could this new connection result in a new Signet power, possibly one that will help save Xaden? Will Violet be the first rider to have three Signet powers?Overall, I equally loved and hated this book, I would rate the book a 4.5 out of 5. It provided almost as many answers as it created new questions. It provided some plot twists that were unexpected but also had a lot of predictable elements, for example, how the dragons rejected Andarna. But overall, I am happy with how the story is turning out. I believe that if Mrs. Yarros would have let Violet save Xaden before he turned full Venin would have not been true to the story as a whole. I think figuring out how to cure, or at least restore what they have lost, to full Venin is the end game for this series. Finally, I am left with the wonder if Violet will now be referred to as a Duchess and what will her last name look like!
Reviewer: Book Maniac Forever
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: What a ride Onyx Storm took me in! This book was captivating from start to finish. It was such a big book, but I felt everything was important, well developed and very informative. I was instantly hooked from the first chapter and I don’t feel there was any dull moment. This third book in The Empyrean Series is wihout a doubt my new favorite!As I expected, Onyx Storm was action packed and full of political aspects and revelations that had my jaw dropping multiple times through my read. It was also brimming with romance and spice, but also friendship and loyalty. Regardless of these beautiful lighter moments, there was also sadness, anguish, heartbreak, betrayal, scheming and casualties.Violet rose as a powerful and brave heroine. The way she tried to leanr and control her power more was spellbinding. She was devoted to a cause bigger than herself, but also so ardent for Xaden and her unshakable love for him. And that man… wow! I already loved him, but he outmatched himself. He was the perfect partner and his one liners full of passion, possessiveness, humor and love had me swooning. His circumstance wasn’t easy, but he still fought for his cause.I was fascinated by the whole cast! Seriously, the squad and the way they work together and support each other was incredible. They’re truly the meaning of found family.How can I wrapup this review without mentionning Tairn and Andarna. Once again, these two were the perfect companions to Violet. Their irresistible personalities had me enthralled. Tairn with his ever present grumpiness and Andarna with her candor and sweetness. The perfect dragon duo!I tried to savor this book by reading a little slower, but I utlimately finished it quite fast for a book this long. And now, I’m dying for the next book that will release in forever, lol!
Reviewer: Marianna
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Amazing, breath taking, sexy romance, wars, dragons and emotional damage… Can’t get enough. Read this book series, yes totally recommended.
Reviewer: Maribeth Bocao
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I really love the artwork on the cover and the design of the page edges.
Reviewer: steffy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Bon livre. Histoire intéressante. J’attends la suite avec impatience.
Reviewer: Luisa Bauer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Ohne um den heißen Brei herumzureden: Lauft! Lauft und holt euch dieses Buch in eurer Buchhandlung des Vertrauens, im Supermarkt, wo es zufällig neben den Zeitschriften und Hochglanzmagazinen im Regal steht oder wo auch immer ihr es findet. Lest es, liebt es und vor allem vergesst nicht, eine Packung Taschentücher auf Abruf neben euch liegen zu haben.Diese Geschichte enthält so viel mehr Weltenaufbau, als wir jemals für möglich gehalten haben, so viel mehr Humor, Liebe und Freundschaft, so viel mehr Freude am Lesen.Ich bin der Autorin so dankbar, dass sie an dieser Geschichte festgehalten hat, dass sie sie uns Lesern geschenkt hat. Diese Frau ist ein Rockstar!Ich glaube, für diese Rezension muss ich gar keine Spoilerwarnung aussprechen, wie zunächst vermutet, denn sie spricht für sich.Dieses Buch ist alles, was ich mir erhoffen konnte und gleichzeitig lässt es mich mit so unglaublich vielen Fragen zurück, dass es mein jung gebliebenes Fantasyherz höher schlagen lässt. Wir sind Erwachsene, die das Privileg haben, detailliert ausgearbeitete Fantasygeschichten zu lieben und zu ehren – wie zu guten alten Harry Potter-Zeiten, als wir Kinder und Jugendliche waren und in diese fantastischen Welten eingetaucht sind.Ich hatte nicht damit gerechnet, dass dieses Buch so unglaublich witzig sein würde. Dass wir bisher im Hintergrund gebliebene Charaktere mehr und mehr kennen lernen und schätzen dürfen. Dass uns pure Glücksgefühle erwarten, dass die gesamte Lesezeit über der Schatten der Angst über uns lauern würde, weil wir nicht wissen, wie es vor allem mit unserem geliebten Shadow-Daddy weitergeht.Ich bin so stolz auf Violet und ihre Entwicklung (und heule schon wieder bei diesen Worten), bin so stolz auf ihre und Xadens Beziehung, die gefestigt und tief verwurzelt ist, die unerschütterlich geworden ist. Ich liebe Xadens Art, Violet hauptsächlich “Love” statt “Violence” zu nennen.Dieses Buch liest sich beinahe wie im Zeitraffer, alles geht so unglaublich schnell, sodass man die wenigen leisen, gar friedlichen Momente einfangen und für dunkle Zeiten in seinem Herzen behüten muss.Eigentlich möchte ich noch so viel mehr sagen, aber ich denke, das sprengt den Rahmen dieser Rezension. Wenn es nur einen der vielen Sätze gibt, die mich wohl am meisten berührt haben, dann ist es wohl diese kleine, scheinbar unbedeutende, aber für alle, die an so etwas noch glauben, wichtige Aussage: “I can f*** you as many times as we want, as many times as you can take, and I can’t lose control.”Liebe Rebecca, danke für diese emotionale Achterbahnfahrt!P.S. Wer an einem Onyx Storm-Hangover leidet, dem kann ich den Podcast “Fantasyfangirls” empfehlen. Er ist wie eine Gruppentherapie und genau das richtige für Leser, die ihr eigenes Chaos aus Gedanken manchmal nicht richtig einzuordnen wissen. Dieser Podcast hilft.
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