Onyx Storm (Empyrean, 3)

3作目となると、やっぱり、どうしても、お手盛り感は拭えないね。ストーリー展開に必要な、新事実が次々と出てくる。まぁ、前2冊との不整合はほとんどないようなので、許容範囲なのだと思うけど…。 しかし、ストーリー展開そのものは、面白い！ラストは、参った！思わず涙ぐんでしまった…。

I really love the artwork on the cover and the design of the page edges.

I love the book. The problem was I ordered a hard copy and was sent a paperback. The returns process since it was shipped overseas has been a nightmare to try and get a replacement.

やばい汚いほこりまみれ

I never leave a review for books because each of us have different taste ... but this is one of the best book series I read after the bear and the nightingale in 2019 ... I read a lot and this book is so well written... keeps you on your toe... and you don't want to let it go... I cannot wait for the rest... Will be waiting impatiently!!!!!

Omggg what a cliffhanger!! I can't wait for the next book 📚📖 this story sucked me in so much. I'm obsessed

It is raw, deep, engaging, addictive and all above, please! Can’t wait for the next book, I’ll be first in line to get it!

I brought 3 versions, kindle, hard cover in english and spanish version, the kindle version it was to read it before my english and spanish version arrived through my mail xD

Well, guys, here I am—after a week of thinking, processing, and unraveling theories with my bookish friends, I’m finally ready to give my two cents. And I’ll start by saying I AM OBSESSED. This series has become my whole personality, and I’m not even mad about it. I’ll keep the first part spoiler-free and announce when the spoilers begin. First Impressions (No Spoilers!) First and foremost, this book was absolutely worth the wait. I had a lot of resentment toward the rushed release of Iron Flame—I get that Fourth Wing was a massive hit, but six months was nowhere near enough time to craft a solid sequel, and it showed. It felt rushed, overloaded with info dumps, and lacking the magic of FW. But with Onyx Storm, Rebecca brought us back to the action-packed, deadly, and adventurous storytelling we fell in love with, and I couldn’t be happier. The plot flows quickly, with something happening on every page. I loved how all the small clues felt like they were leading to something bigger, making the final reveals even more satisfying. One of the strongest aspects of the book is that while Violet and Xaden are obviously the heart of the story, we also have an incredible cast of supporting characters who add so much depth, even when they’re not frequently on the page. Shoutout to Aaric, Ridoc, Imogen, and Garrik! Also, can we stop labeling this series as ‘dragon smut’? First of all, people calling FW "smut" clearly haven’t read actual smut. Secondly, the sex scenes are minimal, far apart, and not even that wild. Everything Rebecca writes has a purpose—even the steamy moments contribute to character development. This series is about friendship, loyalty, adventure, grief, and jaw-dropping plot twists—so let’s not reduce it to something it’s not. Spoilers Ahead – Read at Your Own Risk! - - - - ✅ Violet and Xaden’s Relationship: After the toxicity and frustration of Iron Flame, I feel like we finally got what we needed—communication and trust. Their devotion to each other was beautiful to watch, and jealous Xaden? A dream. Obviously, we figured out pretty quickly that Halden wasn’t a real threat (he turned out to be a whiny, entitled brat), but when he was first introduced? I kicked and screamed at how adorably possessive Xaden was. 💡 Violet’s Second Signet: I’m holding off judgment on this one. Right now, my friends and I have cooler theories than what we actually got (dreamwalking? Meh.). But I trust Rebecca to make it work. So far, it feels more like nightmare-walking than dreamwalking, so let’s see how it evolves. 🚨 That character (whose name I can’t even remember) manifesting shadows?! WTF. I cannot handle the idea of Xaden losing his shadows or, worse, turning fully dark. I still believe Violet is the key to his redemption or evolution. However, I’ve noticed that as the book progresses, Xaden’s love/jealousy starts shifting toward full-blown obsession. This could mean: He’s desperately holding onto his humanity through Violet OR He’s slipping into something much darker 😬 But what I loved was that unlike in Iron Flame, Violet never loses faith in him. She stands by him, no matter what. 🔥Tairn remains the best character in the entire series. If he weren’t a dragon, he’d be the hottest male character—don’t even fight me on this. I adore how protective he is of Violet, and in Onyx Storm, we also see his softer side with Andarna. He’s the ultimate girl dad, and I love him even more for it. 💛Andarna’s journey felt incredibly real. She’s a typical teenager, and when she left, I felt the loss just as much as Violet did. I completely understood her need to find her kind, but in the end, she had already chosen her family—Tairn, Violet, and their values. The way she always wanted to be like Tairn? Too sweet for words. 💙Aaric = underrated fave. After Ridoc, he’s my favorite supporting character. He’s marginal yet central to the story, and I loved his signet (which I figured out way before Violet did, btw). The way he’s the complete opposite of his brother? Perfection. I really hope we see more of him in the next book. 😭 Now, my beloved Ridoc… I AM SCARED. Rebecca has confirmed that a beloved character will die, and I have a sinking feeling it might be him. Could he be the "brother" Xaden refers to at the end? (He says new brother, so maybe not Bodhi or Garrik, since he already considered them brothers.) Are we being set up for heartbreak? I FEEL LIKE WE ARE. Mentions: 📖 I NEED an Imogen & Garrik love story ASAP. 💔 Quinn’s death DESTROYED me. I was sobbing while driving home, listening to that chapter. Unsafe and unhinged behavior. 🔥 Xaden’s chapter was everything. 💍 Violet waking up with a rock on her finger and no memory?? IMOGEN, EXPLAIN YOURSELF. 💜 Sawyer deserves more screen time. Final Rating: ⭐ 5/5 Stars It was amazing. The best of the series so far. Rebecca, you have my heart (and my sanity in shambles).