Warning : This clause contain SPOILERS for Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros .
Summary
The cover forOnyx Stormhas eventually been expose , andit take care like it confirms our theories about the nextFourth Wingsequel . Onyx Stormis slated to hit shelves in January 2025 , and afterIron Flame ’s twist conclusion , it ca n’t arrive out soon enough . Rebecca Yarros’Empyrean Seriesis one of thebiggest romantasy storiesout there , and the stakes are in high spirits than ever lead into the 2025 novel . The follow - up toIron Flamepromises to test Violet and Xaden ’s relationship further , and I ’m sure their path forward wo n’t be easy now that Xaden is Venin .
There are manyFourth Wingtheories predictingwhat comes next inThe Empyrean Series , but details aboutOnyx Stormremain sparse . I was thrilled whenTODAY.comrevealedOnyx Storm ’s cover , if only because it might hold clue about the ledger ’s tarradiddle . There is n’t much to glean from theFourth Wingsequel ’s covert artistic creation , butit does seem to confirm our theory about the title and major plot beats .
Despite the many newcomers , there are a few demonstrate Fourth Wing side character audiences want to see more of in the next Holy Scripture , Onyx Storm .
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Onyx Storm’s “Brave The Dark” Tagline Hints Violet Will Have To Brave Xaden’s Growing Darkness
This Supports Our Theory About The Sequel’s Title
Onyx Storm ’s cover is much sorry than those ofFourth WingandIron Flame , and it feature a more worrisome tagline than the previous books . " Brave the Dark " feels more sinister thanFourth Wing ’s " Fly or break down " andIron Flame ’s " Burn it down , " but it seduce sense when you considerIron Flame’sending . I was certainOnyx Storm ’s titlewas a reference to Xaden , as Violet often describes his eyes as a " atomic number 79 - flecked onyx . " Given his ability to hold shadows , onyx is easily associated with his character . And he ’ll no doubt have a storm inside of him now that he ’s Venin .
The cover ofOnyx Stormsupports the idea that the book will hard concenter on Xaden , suggesting Violet will need to endure his growing darkness .
The cover ofOnyx Stormsupports the idea that the book will intemperately concenter on Xaden , suggesting Violet will take to brave his grow darkness . It ’s likely Xaden will fight being Venin , but that may be easier said than done . Other theory aboutOnyx Storm ’s deed also suggest it will center Tairn and Andarna in Modern ways , as they ’re both mordant Draco . It ’s concentrated to say how the tagline would relate to Violet ’s dragons , but the cover sure enough feature enough dark hues and green goddess to represent dragon fire .
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The Cover’s Swirling Light & Dark Shadows Supports The Idea That Onyx Storm Will Be About Xaden’s Fight
The Imagery Seems Like An Obvious Nod To His Signet
In addition toOnyx Storm ’s tagline supporting the focus on Xaden , the smaller details of the book ’s cover also indicate it will be about his fight . The swirling luminance and dark shadows featured on the lower half ofOnyx Stormseem like an obvious nod to Xaden ’s signet . They may even symbolize the means Violet ’s power equilibrise Xaden ’s , perhaps tease that she ’ll be the one to keep him from fully giving in to the darkness . I hope we get more details aboutOnyx Stormsoon , but I ’m moderately surefooted that its cover song and title allude to Xaden .
Onyx Stormcomes out on January 21 , 2025 .
author : TODAY.com
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