Continue the breathtaking Empyrean Series with Onyx Storm, the #1 New York Times bestselling third novel by Rebecca Yarros. Packed with dragons, dangerous magic, epic battles, unforgettable romance, and shocking twists, this romantasy phenomenon raises the stakes higher than ever as Violet Sorrengail fights to save everything she loves.

Onyx Storm is Book 3 in The Empyrean Series and should be read after Fourth Wing and Iron Flame. It is not a standalone novel.

After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows the time for training is over.

War has arrived.

With enemies lurking both beyond the kingdom's failing wards and hidden within trusted ranks, Violet must venture beyond the borders of Navarre in search of powerful allies. Every step of the journey will challenge her courage, intelligence, and determination as she races against time to protect her dragons, her family, her friends, and the man she loves.

But the greatest threat may not come from the battlefield.

A devastating secret threatens to unravel everything Violet has fought for, while ancient truths, forgotten magic, and impossible choices reshape the future of their world.

As kingdoms prepare for war and powerful forces awaken, Violet must uncover the one truth capable of changing everything—before the coming storm destroys them all.

Filled with heart-pounding action, emotional romance, dragon riders, political intrigue, and unforgettable world-building, Onyx Storm delivers another thrilling installment in Rebecca Yarros's internationally bestselling fantasy series.

Onyx Storm – The Empyrean Series Book 3

Perfect for fans of Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Carissa Broadbent, and Kaylie Smith, this bestselling romantasy features dragons, magic, enemies-to-lovers romance, found family, political intrigue, epic battles, morally gray characters, and high-stakes adventure.

Product Details

Title: Onyx Storm

Author: Rebecca Yarros

Format: Hardcover

Series: The Empyrean Series

Book Number: Book 3

Genre:

• Romantasy
• Fantasy Romance
• Epic Fantasy
• New Adult Fantasy
• Adventure Fantasy

Pages: 544

Dimensions: 1.8 x 9.1 x 6.3 inches

Publication Date: January 21, 2025

Features:

• Book 3 in The Empyrean Series
• #1 New York Times Bestseller
• Dragon rider fantasy
• Epic fantasy adventure
• Slow-burn romance
• Enemies-to-lovers elements
• Magic academy
• Political intrigue
• Found family
• BookTok favorite
• Collectible hardcover edition

Reading Order:

1. Fourth Wing
2. Iron Flame
3. Onyx Storm

Author Biography

Rebecca Yarros is the #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the internationally acclaimed Empyrean Series, including Fourth Wing, Iron Flame, and Onyx Storm. Her novels have become worldwide sensations, earning multiple Goodreads Choice Awards and inspiring an upcoming television adaptation from Amazon MGM Studios. She lives in Colorado with her husband, six children, and a house full of beloved pets. Rebecca is also the co-founder of One October, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children in foster care.