Warning ! freebooter for Rebecca Yarros ' Onyx violent storm below . Rebecca Yarros’Empyrean Seriesis known for its top - mountain pass romantic tensity and steamy chemistry , butOnyx Storm ’s ending practically ensures this is a trend that wo n’t be continuing in the nextFourth Wingsequel . By the end ofOnyx Storm , Xaden has reverse completely veninand has bequeath Aretia under Violet ’s protective covering . While the novel does n’t disclose much of what happened in the hours after Xaden turns and before Violet arrives at Aretia , it ’s assumed from Xaden ’s varsity letter that he has left with his venin sage , Berwyn , and has no intention of returning .

While theOnyx Stormending does provide a hard difference that will carry the plot forward in a future narrative , the circumstance will make it hard for Yarros to carry through the romance plot line throughout . Onyx Stormincluded the most spice ofall threeEmpyrean Seriesbooks , but with Xaden gone , it ’s unlikely the fourth novel can fit the level of chemistry lecturer have become used to . However , there ’s potentially one manner Yarros can explore their relationship in the next novel — and it would helpViolet ’s 2d signetbecome even potent .

Onyx Storm’s Ending Sets Its Sequel Up To Have The Least Romance Of The Empyrean Books

It’s Unlikely Violet & Xaden Will Reunite In Book Four

As with any romantasy novel , the amorous plot bind just as much weight to the narrative as its fantastical ingredient — butOnyx Storm ’s endingmay make it unvoiced for Yarros to balance the two genres equally in Holy Scripture four . Violet and Xaden ’s romantic arc and explosive chemical science have always been one of readers ' favorite aspects of theEmpyrean Seriesnovels , and afterOnyx Stormproved to be Yarros ' spiciest volume yet , fans may be disappointed to find the next novel will likely infract this record .

After the Violet and Xaden twist at the end of Onyx Storm , it seems inevitable that the couple will get one solid instant readers are waiting for .

Knowing Violet and Xaden will be separated for some time , there ’s hold to be less romance throughout the narrative in world-wide — and sure as shooting less spice . Even if the two characters were to reunite or cross paths , there ’s no way of knowing how far Xaden has gone , and whether he has hold onto any of his remain humanity . The absence of their romanticism in the nextFourth Wingnovel is sure to have a massive effect on the plot line , but , could also allow space for Yarros to further explore Violet ’s second signet — which may still roleplay as a bridge between the two characters .

The cover of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros and a pink and blue sky with pink petals floating

Violet’s Second Signet Offers A Way Around This Disappointing Empyrean Record

She Can Enter Xaden’s Dreams Even From A Distance

While the two character will be physically separated inOnyx tempest ’s continuation , it ’s potential Yarros will use Violet ’s second signet as a means of communicating . Violet ’s 2d signet , dream walk , provides her with the power to enter another ’s mind , witnessing their dream and allowing her to " tamper " or utter with them if she wish well . While this is first hinted at inIron Flame , Violet finally discovers the truth inOnyx Storm , understanding that her nightmares have really been Xaden ’s the whole time — turn out she has entered Xaden ’s idea on several social function , even when at a great distance .

However , if Violet were to execute this , it could provide Yarros with the means to re-introduce their steamy alchemy and prevent the tale from veering away from the romantic storyline for too long .

Yarros has already made it known in bothIron FlameandOnyx Stormthat Violet can enter Xaden ’s dreams without being physically near him — and it ’s possible this will allow the two to interact in book four . plain , Violet is unpracticed in using her dream walking signet purposefully , and hone her abilities could draw out their reunification in the next book . However , if Violet were to fulfill this , it could provide Yarros with the way to reintroduce their randy chemistry and prevent the narrative from veering away from the romantic plot line for too long .

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