Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros.
Onyx Stormfeatures a shocking twist during its final pages, andthe ending all but guarantees that readers will get one Violet and Xaden scene they’ve been hoping for. Violet and Xaden’s relationship is less rocky throughoutOnyx Stormthan it is inIron Flame,leading to more romance — and a bit more spice.Onyx Storm’s endingtakes a bittersweet turn for them, however. The book’s final chapter reveals that they’re married, though thanks to Imogen’s signet, Violet can’t remember. It also sees Xaden fully embracing his venin transformation and leaving Aretia behind, telling Violet not to look for him.
As Violet and Xaden’s vows happen off the page — and likely for the political purpose of Violet inheriting Aretia — it’s not exactly the romantic wedding sceneFourth Wingfans were hoping for. Butthe fact thatOnyx Stormends this way makes it very likely that readers will get the big moment they’ve been waiting for. It could happen in thenextEmpyrean Seriesbook, or it could be a satisfying way to conclude the final installment of Rebecca Yarros' series. It’s even possible we’ll get two Violet and Xaden weddings, an exciting prospect for those rooting for their happy ending.
Onyx Storm’s Ending Means We Have To See Violet & Xaden’s Wedding In Future Books
We Might See Flashbacks Or Another Wedding In Later Empyrean Series Books
A wedding scene for Violet and Xaden would be one ofTheEmpyrean Series' most satisfying moments, andOnyx Stormsets the stage for it to happen. Although Violet and Xaden are already married during the book’s final chapter, there’s a good chance we’ll get to see how this happened during the book’s sequel. Imogen’s signet may have erased Violet’s memories, but it’s possible she’ll get them back at some point — or that we’ll get a flashback to their wedding from Xaden’s or another character’s point of view.
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Given that Violet and Xaden’sOnyx Stormwedding happens in dire straits, it’s also possible they’ll want to make up for it with a bigger ceremony later on. None of their loved ones are present for their vows inOnyx Storm,and Violet doesn’t even get to remember them afterward. The thirdEmpyrean Seriesbook makes it clear that they’re eager and willing to spend the rest of their lives together. However,Violet may want some recollection of marrying Xaden after all is said and done— or at least a chance to do so without him turning venin and departing.
Onyx Storm’s Big Reveal Could Mean Violet & Xaden Will Have TWO Weddings
This Would Give Fourth Wing Readers Even More To Look Forward To
Assuming Violet and Xaden find a way to overcome their venin problem, a wedding would be the perfect way to endThe Empyrean Serieson a high note. It would bring their story to a close in one hopeful, romantic scene that’s much-needed after everything they’ve gone through. Given Yarros' emphasis on romance, it’s possible they’ll get this type of happy ending. It also seems inevitable that readers will get to see what really happened at the end ofOnyx Storm,including their vows. Optimistically, that means there could be two weddings on the horizon forFourth Wing’s central couple.
