Onyx Storm
The Empyrean
Violet Sorrengail and her bonded dragons must venture beyond Navarre's wards to find allies, as her love for Xaden Riorson is tested by the darkness inside him. The third Empyrean romantasy.
About This Book
Onyx Storm is a fantasy romance novel by Rebecca Yarros, first published in 2025 by Entangled: Red Tower Books. It is part of the The Empyrean series and runs 527 pages. Readers can expect established couple, forbidden romance.
At a glance
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Trope
- Established Couple
- Length
- 527 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Violet Sorrengail must venture beyond the wards of Navarre to secure allies while confronting the darkness within her partner, Xaden Riorson.
- Fans of high-stakes romantasy
- Readers following The Empyrean series
- Tense
- Features Established Couple
This may not be ideal if…
- Dependent on previous series knowledge
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Fantasy Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Not specified
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, high angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Violet Sorrengail and her bonded dragons must leave the safety of Navarre's wards to seek allies. During this perilous journey, her established relationship with Xaden Riorson is pushed to its limits by the shadows and darkness growing within him.
Central Conflict
Violet must find allies beyond Navarre's protective wards while navigating the increasing volatility and darkness within her romantic partner.
Setting
Navarre and territories beyond its wards.
Strengths
- Continues a popular series arc
- High-stakes premise
Consider before reading
- Dependent on previous series knowledge
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Rebecca Yarros
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Entangled: Red Tower Books
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 527 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780349443768
Onyx Storm: quick answers
- Who wrote Onyx Storm?
- Onyx Storm was written by Rebecca Yarros.
- When was Onyx Storm published?
- Onyx Storm was first published in 2025 by Entangled: Red Tower Books.
- What genre is Onyx Storm?
- Onyx Storm is a fantasy romance novel, with established couple, forbidden romance.
- How many pages is Onyx Storm?
- Onyx Storm is 527 pages long (Paperback).
- Is Onyx Storm part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The Empyrean series.
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