A review by samandthebookstack
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

adventurous challenging emotional funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

As always, I strive to write spoiler free reviews and this is going to be especially difficult for Onyx Storm, but I am going to try my best.

1. I love Violence Sorrengail. Homegirl had some character growth in Onyx Storm and I absolutely loved it. 

2. The banter that we all loved between rider and dragon was present and absolutely perfect. 

3. Xaden Riorson is still in my top 3 MMCs.

4. The friendship between Violet, Rhiannon, Ridoc, and Sawyer (as well as between other cadets) continued to be an integral part of the story and remains a favorite dynamic of this series for me. 

5. This book did not wreck me as badly as the first two in terms of losses, but there were still moments. Read with tissues, a fuzzy blanket, snacks, and a warm beverage. 

6. Rebecca. Rebecca. Rebecca. Thank you for this story and these characters. As someone with POTS and EDS, I see myself and my own struggles in Violet and I am so grateful for this representation in literature.