Violet Sorrengail has survived her first two years at Basgiath War College, but the true battle for Navarre has only just begun. With the ancient protective wards collapsing and the shadowy threat of the venin encroaching from beyond the borders, Violet and Xaden Riorson must navigate devastating secrets, political betrayals, and the fragile bond holding them together. As alliances fracture and dragons take flight across a fractured continent, survival demands an impossible sacrifice.
The war has begun, the ward stones are failing, and the shadows are closing in.
Science Fiction & Fantasy
2025
★★★★★
4.9/5 across 1 review
The Empyrean series reaches a fever pitch of political betrayal, venin mythology, and heartbreaking romantic sacrifice. Here is our comprehensive breakdown of Onyx Storm.
Onyx Storm stands out in the Science Fiction & Fantasy canon for its distinctive narrative voice and atmospheric pacing. Readers who connect with Rebecca Yarros's work often celebrate the delicate balance between external stakes and deep internal character conflict.
Rebecca Yarros is the #1 *New York Times*, *USA Today*, and internationally bestselling author of over fifteen novels, including the global fantasy phenomenon *The Empyrean* series (*Fourth Wing*, *Iron Flame*, and *Onyx Storm*). A passionate military wife and mother of six, her high-stakes storytelling blends relentless military action, deep emotional vulnerability, and richly realized dragon lore.