Bookclub is BACK!! and it is FILLED with SPOILERS!!
This is the first half of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros where we have read from the beginning to chapter 28 (read chapter 28 and STOP before 29)
We dive halfway through Rebecca Yarros' Onyx Storm, exploring its shift from romance-focused to military-heavy storytelling and what it means for the series.
• First impressions range from "surprisingly good" to disappointment with the military focus
• Confusion about characters and military ranks creates reading challenges
• Violet and Zayden's relationship evolves into a more compelling slow-burn due to his Venin status
• Taryn's diminished role in this installment disappoints fans of the dragon-rider relationship
• The search for Andarna's family drives the main plot but sometimes feels disconnected
• Character growth, especially Violet's increased confidence and power, stands out as a strength
• Theories about Violet potentially having a second signet or different parentage emerge
• Inconsistent pacing with unexpected time jumps between chapters
• Final chapters of the first half show more promise and momentum
Cover Art by: Fabienne and Jordan
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Intro/Outro music: Season Two: Ramaramaray by Aiyo via Epidemic Sound Season One: Sweet Psycho via TikTok’s Offical Sound Studio on Capcut
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