Rebecca Yarros just revealed a secretFourth Wingproject is currently in development — and her post onInstagramhas produce a swirl of possibility as to how this will affect the Empyrean Series . As this special labor took Yarros back to the set out ofFourth Wing , some consider this indicates she will be dropping additional Xaden fillip chapters , while others speculate that instead , Yarros is re - publishingFourth Wingentirely from Xaden ’s POV . While it would be exciting to read the narrative from Xaden ’s linear perspective , it would n’t summate much to the serial that is n’t already discover throughout his fillip chapter .

However , there is still a possibleness Yarros wants to search Xaden ’s story through hersecretFourth Wingproject . Prior to the start ofFourth Wing , Xaden had already experience and know through a series of trials and major life issue — and it ’s known he takes duty for every unmarried tike of the rebellion at a very young eld . Yarros has yet to research Xaden ’s screen background in meaning item , andit would be interesting to see her special project introduce aFourth Wingprequel novelette from Xaden ’s perspective .

Rebecca Yarros' Secret Fourth Wing Project Should Be A Xaden Prequel, Not Fourth Wing

Xaden’s Early Life And First Year At Basgiath Would Make For A Great Story

While many are speculating that Yarros’Fourth Wingproject will cater additional Xaden POVs from the original story , it would be more impactful for the series to add a prequel story for Xaden rather . Yarros has stated she does n’t have the capacity to write another novel so soon afterOnyx Storm , so it ’s possible a prequel novelette would be a more likely option . Not only would this prove to be an easier project to produce , but it would give readers insight into Xaden ’s screen background and early animation at Basgiath before the outcome ofFourth Wing kick off .

Yarros ' French publishing house Hugo Day Romance lately uncover the back cover blurb for Onyx Storm , and it may bear upon Violet ’s search for Xaden ’s therapeutic .

There have been severaltheories about Xaden ’s past — include the closed book of what happened to his mother . While it ’s not yet known how much Yarros will reveal about his past inOnyx Storm , a prequel novelette before the quaternary book in theEmpyrean Seriescould serve as a span between the two tale . Xaden had a heavy responsibility for the youngster of the rebellion at an early geezerhood , and his entry into the Rider ’s Quadrant could n’t have been easy . Experiencing this from his perspective would assist provide richer astuteness to his character .

The cover of Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros with smoke and a fiery red ring in the background

A Xaden Prequel Novella Would Add More Depth To His Character’s Origins

The Rebellion And His Responsibility For Others Greatly Influenced His Character Arc

Yarros has revealed bits of Xaden ’s past throughoutFourth WingandIron Flame , but for the most part , he ’s rather closed off — oftentimes avoiding discussing his yesteryear , his scars , or his menage . Clearly , Xaden ’s past times holds some heavy baggage , andunderstanding his old experiences from his own view would add with child depth to his role ’s actionsthroughout theEmpyrean Series . Given that his Inntinnsic ability allows him to record others ' intentions , one can only think his need for interpreting dependable motives stem from his troubled puerility .

… It would do well for fan to have another medium to explore Xaden ’s character — especially if his turning venin ultimately pulls him out of the main narrative .

Hopefully , Yarros does destine to explore Xaden ’s character in this capacity , asthe groundwork already lay down for his character would essay to be an passing moving and powerful story . Knowing Xaden ’s fate is uncertain in thenextFourth Wingbook , it would do well for fans to have another medium to search Xaden ’s character — peculiarly if his reverse venin at long last pull him out of the main story . As Yarros has only just announce her secretFourth Wingproject , it ’s good to say that readers will have to wait a while before its straight meaning is revealed .

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