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An Unrelenting Storm of Emotion, Magic, and Loyalty
Onyx Storm delivers everything I hoped for, and more. Rebecca Yarros once again proves she’s a master of high-stakes fantasy with a pulse-pounding plot, sizzling tension, and characters who tear your heart wide open in the best way.Violet has grown so much since Fourth Wing, and this book is a testament to that transformation. She's stronger, sharper, and carrying the weight of impossible choices. Watching her navigate the political minefield beyond Navarre’s borders while still clinging to her heart, her dragons, her family, and him, had me holding my breath more than once.The worldbuilding expands beautifully, introducing new allies, hidden truths, and magic that raises the stakes to an entirely new level. The writing is cinematic, the pacing relentless, and the emotions raw and real. There’s heartbreak, hope, and a storm that threatens to break everything apart, and I loved every page of it.If you’ve been following this series, Onyx Storm will shake you, thrill you, and leave you desperate for the next installment. Five stars, no hesitation.
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I personally enjoy this story, and greatly look forward to more.
I dont want to give anything away. I dont write reviews to rehash what I read. I skip reviews that give too much synopsis or delves into book report style. Just going to gloss over.These books get a wide expanse of reviews. Great to terribad. Like it or dont, writers have a magical ability to weave worlds and create people like they are real. I'm thankful for writers, and if a story can make me feel something, can make me imagine something, then I am forever grateful.I am a fan of this series, and a book or story doesnt have to be perfect for me to enjoy it. No, this is not perfect, but I love hanging out in this world. If I' feeling it, then I read the book, if it isnt working for me, then I give myself permission to stop and turn to something else. I frankly found these books entertaining, and I look forward to the next installment.I think book 3 story line has gelled a lot, with much of that having to do with main characters having gone through some stuff. Some new names left it hard for me to keep track of, but not off putting. Some characters I would like to have seen more of, again not off putting. I definitely got the feels in this one, and I definitely wont say from what. But I will say I was blowing my nose as I read in bed. Not a devastating thing, just a bittersweet thing.Lots of humor, lots of WTF, and plenty of new areas explored. Of course, lots of low level (to me) spice.I like the diversity of characters. I love the dragons. I really got a greater understanding of degree of bond. It isnt that it was explicitly explained, I think something just clicked further.I like when I need to take a breather when I finish a book. That is when I have to read something entirely different, and with this one it is like that. Leaves me with feels and thoughts, and I dont want to jump into anything of same genre right away.
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Book Review
Disclaimer: I bought this book. Support your local indie bookstores and authors! All opinions are my own.Book: Onyx StormAuthor: Rebecca YarrosBook Series: The Empyrean Book 3Rating: 4.5/5Spice Rating: 3.5/5Diversity: POTS MC, Deaf character, BIPOC characters, character who uses a prosthetic, queer charactersRecommended For...: Adult Readers, Fantasy, Romantasy, Dragons, New Adult, Political WarPublication Date: January 21, 2025Genre: RomantasyAge Relevance: 18+ (war, gore, violence, death, animal death, grief, language, sexual content, romance)Explanation of CWs: There are themes and scenes of war and violence throughout the book. There are scenes showing blood gore. There is death and animal death shown. Grief is discussed and shown. There is some cursing. There is sexual content throughout the book, as well as romance.If This Was a Taylor Swift Song: End GamePublisher: Red Tower BooksPages: 527Synopsis: After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust. Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him. Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find—the truth. But a storm is coming...and not everyone can survive its wrath.Review: I really liked this sequel for the most part. This book takes up where the 2nd left off and in this one we explore themes of exploration and forming political relationships. I liked that this one leaned more into the political side of the conflict and that we saw a lot of other civilizations. I have a minor in sociology and I attempted to get one in archaeology (I ran out of time to pursue it fully) so I’ve always been highly intrigued by how people in different cultures live together and how history has shaped different cultures, so this was right up my alley. I also liked how the world building was built upon more and the characters continue to be fully developed.However, I did have some issues with the book. I felt like there were places where the pacing was off and I wanted more of the island exploration, including more explanations as to why certain islands were the way they were. I also thought some of the battle scenes were a bit weirdly paced. Furthermore, I think the author is facing a difficult inner conversation with herself on who to kill off. We have gotten to a point where there are too many main characters in my opinion and I think we need to start culling the herd so to say.Verdict: It was good! I can’t wait for the next one.
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