Name: Onyx Storm
ISBN: 9789020554113

Rebecca Yarros

Na bijna achttien maanden op het Basgiath Oorlogscollege weet Violet Sorrengail dat er geen tijd meer is voor lessen of onzekerheid. Nu de strijd echt is begonnen en de vijanden zowel van buitenaf als binnenuit aanvallen, weet Violet niet meer wie ze nog kan vertrouwen. Ze moet op zoek naar bondgenoten om Navarre te steunen. Dit zal elk beetje van haar verstand, geluk en kracht op de proef stellen, maar ze zal alles doen om te redden waar ze van houdt haar draken, haar familie, haar thuis, en hém. Zelfs als dat betekent dat ze een geheim moet bewaren dat alles zou kunnen vernietigen. Maar er komt een storm aan… en niet iedereen zal die overleven.'Door duisternis gesmeed' van bestsellerauteur Rebecca Yarros is het derde deel in de populaire Fourth Wing-serie. Lees ook in de serie: 'In steen gebrand' en 'Een ijzeren vlam'.

Door duisternis gesmeed

Onyx Storm

Cassidy Nolan

“The last time a shadow and lightning wielder fought side by side, they managed to drive the venin back into the Barrens for a few hundred years.”

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Paula

"He isn't a soulless venin. He's still Xaden. My Xaden" 

“May your mother be remembered! To General Sorrengail, the flame of Basgiath!” one of the third-years calls out, and my stomach twists tighter as I forge ahead without reply.

pls keep this energy for the next 520 pages

”He isn’t a soulless venin. He’s still Xaden.

 I snap, holding tight to the only thing I’m certain of as I make my way silently down the stairs.

 My heart, my soul, my everything. He channeled from the earth to save me, and I’ll scour the world until I find a way to save him right back. Even if it takes bargaining with Tecarus for access to every book on the damned Continent or capturing dark wielders one by one to question, I’ll find a cure.

—Violet Sorrengail’s Personal Addendum to the Book of Brennan

”’Your wings won’t hold the weight of this ice,’”

”And yet yours miraculously carry the burden of your ego.”

”Go find a sheep and let the adults work.”

“Tell me something, Violence.” A muscle in his square jaw ticks as he stares down at me, rippling the tawny-brown skin of his stubbled cheek. “Why is it always you?”

”I could reach the rank of Maven, lead armies of dark wielders against everyone we care for, and watch every vein in my body turn red as I channel all the power in the Continent, and I would still love you. What I did doesn’t change that. I’m not sure anything can.”

“See? You’re still you.” My gaze drops to his mouth. “Telling me you’re capable of horrible things while still loving me is pretty much your idea of foreplay.”

His eyes darken, and he hauls me closer until only his own obstinance separates our lips. “That should scare the shit out of you, Violet.”

And if her first two liaisons are any indication of what we might expect… Gods help her, my love, I’m afraid our daughter has atrocious taste in men.

—Recovered, Unsent Correspondence of General Lilith Sorrengail

“Are you going to go all broody and try to pull away from me? Because fair warning, I’m not going to let that happen.”

“No.” The corners of his mouth rise. “I just think we’ve been right to steer clear of activities where I can’t be trusted to keep control. It’s the only way you’re safe, and as much as I want you to run, I’m too selfish to give you up.”

“She needs to fucking sleep.” She cocks her head to the side at him. “Given how rested you look, I’m guessing you got 

 of that in Nina Shrensour’s bed last night. How disappointing for her.”

“Damn.” Bodhi fights to smother a laugh.

A slow smile spreads across Garrick’s face, and a dimple pops in his left cheek. “Careful, Imogen. You sound a little jealous.”

”And so do you. There’s every chance this mission will kill us.”

“That venin by Jack’s cell had silver hair,” I mutter, setting my dagger to an apple and peeling it in one long ribbon. “That’s weird, right?”

“‘Rebel’ is so…outdated. We prefer the term ‘revolutionary,’” I inform Aura, taking a measured step in her direction and welcoming the crackle of sizzling power in my fingertips. “And if you’re going to wield, then it’s me you’ll be dealing with.”

“You see, Dain’s too honorable to wield in a challenge, but you’ll find that my sense of morality has learned to…waver.”

“Violet,” Rhiannon warns softly from my right.

“Shh, it’s more fun when she blows shit up,” Ridoc whispers.

“I can see it sometimes,” Cat says, pulling up her hood as she walks ahead of me. “Why he chose you.”

After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust.

Now Violet must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre. The trip will test every bit of her wit, luck, and strength, but she will do anything to save what she loves—her dragons, her family, her home, and him.

Even if it means keeping a secret so big, it could destroy everything. They need an army. They need power. They need magic. And they need the one thing only Violet can find—the truth. But a storm is coming, and not everyone can survive its wrath.

Mandy Mackay

taci

THAT ENDINGGGG 

I need book 4 right now 

Felt like a bloody marathon reading this…definitely dragged more than it should have. 

ophelia ross 

THE STORM IS COMING . . . Get ready to fly or die in the breathtaking follow-up to Fourth Wing and Iron Flame from the no. 1 Sunday Times and New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros. Pre-order your copy now! OTHER BOOKS IN THE EMPYREAN SERIES: FOURTH WING IRON FLAME

The breathtaking follow-up to global sensations Fourth Wing and Iron Flame!

My eyes flared while reading this book, even though my brow was knitted. The first part of the book was so slow, that my flexed jaw ticked out of frustration and I could feel my stomach turning. Luckily, the second part happened in a heartbeat, so my bond with this book was improved.

I feel a pit in my twisted stomach every time Violet is slow in realising the conclusions to her own thoughts, making my stomach lurch out of irritation. Thankfully right before this, my stomach had plummeted due to my sunken heart, so I did not puke.

Xaden. Is. So. Damned. Beautiful. that my chest tightens when his gaze sweeps over Violet. I think they’re such a good match, because Xaden’s clenched jaw matches Violet’s clenched stomach very well.

My spine stiffens thinking about the fact that this was only book three and I’m well the fuck aware there are two more coming. Though a smile curves my lips knowing I’m over halfway through the book series.

Thank the gods I finally finished this book, but I must say my throat threatened to close when I realised it will probably take at least another year for the fourth book to be published. Because as much as I like to make fun of this book series, I can feel excitement coiling inside me and power rushing through my veins for the next release.

Elin Hakvoort

My eyes flared while reading this book, even though my brow was knitted. The first part of the book was so slow, that my flexed jaw ticked out of frustration and I could feel my stomach turning. Luckily, the second part happened in a heartbeat, so my bond with this book was improved.

I feel a pit in my twisted stomach every time Violet is slow in realising the conclusions to her own thoughts, making my stomach lurch out of irritation. Thankfully right before this, my stomach had plummeted due to my sunken heart, so I did not puke.

Xaden. Is. So. Damned. Beautiful. that my chest tightens when his gaze sweeps over Violet. I think they’re such a good match, because Xaden’s clenched jaw matches Violet’s clenched stomach very well.

My spine stiffens thinking about the fact that this was only book three and I’m well the fuck aware there are two more coming. Though a smile curves my lips knowing I’m over halfway through the book series.

Thank the gods I finally finished this book, but I must say my throat threatened to close when I realised it will probably take at least another year for the fourth book to be published. Because as much as I like to make fun of this book series, I can feel excitement coiling inside me and power rushing through my veins for the next release.

I liked the change of pace for the first portion of the book - stepping away from the normal setting of The Continent but also felt like there was so much that happened without a full resolution at the end of the book it kind of annoyed me. And the battle scene descriptions were hard to follow 

Sarah Wilson

i really wanted to love this the way i loved the others, but this one was a struggle for me. the world is still immersive and the emotional tension is there, but a lot of it felt slow and repetitive. it literally took me a full year to finish because i just didn’t feel that pull to keep picking it back up. that said—the last five percent? i couldn’t put it down. and that ending… what the actual fuck. suddenly the urgency, chaos, and emotion were all there, and now i’m absolutely invested again. not a bad book, just one that took its time getting to the part that actually wrecked me.

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Elyse 

damn okay, why did it take me almost a year to complete this book? definitely felt more like a filler book with a cliffhanger :’) so many more characters introduced that I couldn't really care for. It only got really exhilarating at the last quarter of the book but it didn’t have to be 700 pages long

maderinn⟢

i wish this didn’t take me more than half a year to finish. definitely my least favorite out of the series, but the last 30% of the book had me hooked. 

“I exist for Tairn, but I live for Xaden”.

julie reads

i wish this didn’t take me more than half a year to finish. definitely my least favorite out of the series, but the last 30% of the book had me hooked. 

“I exist for Tairn, but I live for Xaden”.

Rebecca Yarrows and her cliffhangers. I enjoyed this book, but it was a little confusing since I didn't really recognize some of the characters near the beginning. I enjoyed the quest squad aspect of it and all the different islands, but it felt very slow-paced. Ridoc and his jokes honestly made the whole book... I. Hate. Sewing. I believe I would have enjoyed the book a whole lot more if I hadn't had the major plot twists spoiled for me, so nothing was really surprising. Amazing series and I cannot wait for the next book to come out!

Maggie Hotmer

Didn’t like the writing but the story has great potential also I liked the relationship of the protagonists.

🌕🌖🌗🌘🌑🌒🌓🌔🌕

Took me a while to get into. Still good but I liked the others better. Some things took to much time while others went by a little to fast 😅

Femke

Allysen

Thank God for the ending because the rest was way too hormone filled with teenage angst for me. Pretty much finished it just to continue the series. The first book was by far the best to me. 

Marissa Hamrick

Miranda Watson

 looking for escape—and it delivered. This isn’t just an audiobook; it’s a movie in your ears. Full cast. Music. Sound effects. You can hear wings cut through wind, steel clash, and a whisper land like a threat. It takes the world we met in 

 and cranks up the scale without turning everything into noise. 

What I liked most is how the production clears the fog. Big fantasy can get messy—names, factions, shifting loyalties. Here, distinct voices keep characters sharp, and the sound design nudges you through tense negotiations, mid-air maneuvers, and those quiet, loaded conversations that change everything. No spoilers, but the political stakes rise, and you can follow who’s pushing, who’s resisting, and why that matters when dragons enter the chat. 

The romance? It stays slow-burn and grown-up. The chemistry reads better when two actors carry it—no guesswork about tone, no flattening of emotion. Banter pops. Silences speak. Even side characters feel lived-in, which makes the world feel bigger and the choices heavier. 

Pacing-wise, the adaptation is split into two parts, which gives it a clean, two-episode rhythm. Each half lands with its own heartbeat—no saggy middle, no “just get to the good part.” If you like to plan your listening, that structure helps. Quick heads-up: it’s two separate purchases. Worth it, but good to know. 

Now, a caveat. If you’re a “single narrator, minimal effects” purist, the cinematic mix might feel busy in a few set pieces. I get it. But the tradeoff is immersion. The action sequences are clearer, the council-room drama tighter, and the emotional beats warmer. For me, that’s the point: let the story breathe like it’s happening right now. 

 turns a high-stakes fantasy into a visceral experience. It’s clearer, bolder, and more human—without spoiling the mystery or sanding off the edges. If you want the Empyrean world in full color and full volume, this is the version to press play on. 

Erwin Lemuel Oliva

I went for the GraphicAudio edition of Onyx Storm looking for escape—and it delivered. This isn’t just an audiobook; it’s a movie in your ears. Full cast. Music. Sound effects. You can hear wings cut through wind, steel clash, and a whisper land like a threat. It takes the world we met in Fourth Wing and Iron Flame and cranks up the scale without turning everything into noise. 

 

What I liked most is how the production clears the fog. Big fantasy can get messy—names, factions, shifting loyalties. Here, distinct voices keep characters sharp, and the sound design nudges you through tense negotiations, mid-air maneuvers, and those quiet, loaded conversations that change everything. No spoilers, but the political stakes rise, and you can follow who’s pushing, who’s resisting, and why that matters when dragons enter the chat. 

 

The romance? It stays slow-burn and grown-up. The chemistry reads better when two actors carry it—no guesswork about tone, no flattening of emotion. Banter pops. Silences speak. Even side characters feel lived-in, which makes the world feel bigger and the choices heavier. 

 

Pacing-wise, the adaptation is split into two parts, which gives it a clean, two-episode rhythm. Each half lands with its own heartbeat—no saggy middle, no “just get to the good part.” If you like to plan your listening, that structure helps. Quick heads-up: it’s two separate purchases. Worth it, but good to know. 

 

Now, a caveat. If you’re a “single narrator, minimal effects” purist, the cinematic mix might feel busy in a few set pieces. I get it. But the tradeoff is immersion. The action sequences are clearer, the council-room drama tighter, and the emotional beats warmer. For me, that’s the point: let the story breathe like it’s happening right now. 

 

Bottom line: Onyx Storm (GraphicAudio) turns a high-stakes fantasy into a visceral experience. It’s clearer, bolder, and more human—without spoiling the mystery or sanding off the edges. If you want the Empyrean world in full color and full volume, this is the version to press play on. 



Shauni Wuyts

How am I meant to carry on for 2 years without the next one 😭 so confusing at times but so worth it I just love them all and want everyone to be happy 

Nicole Mills

Danielle Blandina

Rebecca really fucking emotionally wrecked me this book 😭 Still love it though, it was an amazing read <3

Alyssa Derr

Macy OConnor

Another riveting installment in the series! I’m always wary of the middle sequels, but this did not disappoint! Yarros is a world-building master!!

Amelia Reinertsen

Rebecca Yarros, you did it again! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

 what I expected, and I think I’m starting to really wonder where this is going. 🤔

Of course, the reveal of Violet’s second signet was a bit of a surprise—but not entirely. I had an idea it was dealing with dreams in 

It also makes the mystery of this series, 

, and I’m back to hating Imogen again, but we’ll see what happens next.

Jacob Edmonds

"Every possible path.”

Rebecca Yarros, you did it again! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

This ending to this book was not AT ALL what I expected, and I think I’m starting to really wonder where this is going. 🤔

Of course, the reveal of Violet’s second signet was a bit of a surprise—but not entirely. I had an idea it was dealing with dreams in Iron Flame.

It also makes the mystery of this series, so freaking cool!

Meeting the other Irids??

And the new CHARACTER POVs?!?

The ending absolutely SUCKS, and I’m back to hating Imogen again, but we’ll see what happens next.

This is gonna be a long couple years.

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