Rebecca Yarros recently unveiled a new blurb from the back cover of Iron Flame's twist ending, the couple is left with an all-new threat to their relationship: Xaden turning venin. Nearly a year since its release, readers have been left to question Xaden's fate. However, Yarros' Instagram teaser gives audiences a glimpse at what's in store for him.
The decision to share another Onyx Storm theories that could change the course of their relationship and ultimately affect the overall tone of the series.
Rebeca Yarros' New Onyx Storm Blurb Reveals Violet and Xaden's Bond Is Still Intact
The Excerpt Proves Violet And Xaden Can Still Speak Mind To Mind
The age shared by Yarros clues readers in to the state of Violet and Xaden's relationship in Onyx Storm, giving a major hint that their rider's bond is still intact. Given they are bonded to mated dragons, Violet and Xaden have the ability to speak telepathically. With Xaden turning venin at the end of Iron Flame, many theories suggest Sgaeyl would terminate their bond. However, the fact that the age is written in italics signals to readers they are speaking mind-to-mind, a clear sign that Sgaeyl and Xaden are still bonded — and therefore, so are Violet and Xaden.
The temptation of raw power could escalate Xaden's transformation into venin and add another layer of conflict to their relationship.
While this could be an indicator that all is well in their relationship, their telepathic conversation also reveals a rather troubling comment from Xaden — one that states Violet is the only one capable of killing him. It is likely this is setting the stage for a turning point in the books should Xaden feel further tempted to draw magic from the source, rather than channel magic through Sgaeyl. The temptation of raw power could escalate Xaden's transformation into venin and add another layer of conflict to their relationship.
What This Means For Xaden's Story In The Fourth Wing Sequel
Will Xaden Become A Villain In Onyx Storm?
The fact that Xaden feels the need to train Violet to kill him can only mean one thing: Xaden knows he won't be able to resist drawing power from the source again. In Iron Flame's last chapter, Xaden's confrontation with Jack Barlowe in the dungeons of Basgiath proves he won't be able to resist. Xaden even its he has a craving to sate the need for more power. If this theory proves to be the case, Xaden could slowly lose his grip on his identity and find himself falling into dangerous venin territory.
Onyx Storm's release date is January 21, 2025.
With these fears in mind, it makes sense for Xaden to entrust Violet with the task of killing him should things go south. The real question is whether Violet will do it. Given the amount of love she has for Xaden, it's highly unlikely she'll be able to follow through on Xaden's request. Her addendum to the Book of Brennan confirms she'll try to save him instead. If Xaden does complete the transformation to venin, his character could grow into Onyx Storm's new villain and build out a new plot dynamic for Violet and Xaden to overcome in future books.
- Genre
- Fantasy
- Publisher
- Entangled: Red Tower Books
- Publication Date
- 2025/01/01
- Franchise
- The Empyrean Series
- ISBN#
- 1649374186
- Author(s)
- Rebecca Yarros
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