Rebecca Yarros ' Empyrean Series has throw a large number of plot twists at its reader , butOnyx Storm ’s tardy reveal totally underminesFourth Wing ’s most satisfying moment . The events ofFourth Wingare action - packed and consistently running on high wager , but Violet ’s cock-a-hoop menace betimes on in the series is Jack Barlowe . give the epic way Violet defends herself during the warfare games , it was disappointing to notice out that Jack is n’t truly dead — being one ofIron Flame ’s biggest complaints .

However , Yarros clearly has a plan for his character in the coming sequel , Onyx Storm . In the excerpt publish byCosmopolitan , Onyx Storm ’s early chapters reveal the venin had infiltrate Basgiath and were attempting to discharge Barlowe from the school ’s prison house . adopt Jack is rather lowly among thevenin rank inOnyx violent storm , it ’s surprising they would choose to drop such efforts on freeing him — but this may confirm Yarros has another plot eddy awaiting reader in Holy Writ three .

Onyx Storm Reverses Fourth Wing’s Most Satisfying Moment By Having Violet Protect Jack

Jack’s “Death” In Fourth Wing Was A Turning Point For Violet’s Character

It ’s clear-cut from theOnyx Stormexcerptthat Jack will once again play a polar theatrical role in theFourth Wingsequel . Unfortunately , his restitution to the serial publication unfavourably annul one of Violet ’s more important moments in the series . While doubt herself and her skill betimes in the first Bible , Violet ’s turn pointedness comes when she kill Jack during war game — finally summoning her rarified signet ability and becoming one of the most powerful riders in the history of Navarre .

While it ’s thwarting Violet will be thrust to protect him inOnyx Storm , readers can rest insure that Yarros ' decision to bring his character back into the story is no concurrence .

base on the first spirit atOnyx tempest , it seemsYarros is flipping the narrative when it comes to Violet and Jack ’s family relationship , as Violet will now be charged with protect him from the venin . Yarros tease Jack ’s redemption inIron Flame , but finally , he succumbs to the temptations of being venin and grows even bad than he was before . While it ’s thwarting Violet will be storm to protect him inOnyx violent storm , reader can stay assured that Yarros ' decision to bring his lineament back into the story is no co-occurrence .

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros on a smoky background with red veins

Why Protecting Jack Is Necessary In Onyx Storm (Even If It’s Frustrating)

Jack Could Be The Key To Understanding The Venin

Yarros has not yet disclose the significance of Jack ’s character in the upcoming continuation , but she ’s made it rather obvious that he ’ll obtain an crucial role in thenewOnyx Stormreveal . He does n’t merit Violet ’s protection after all he ’s done , she must be cautious when dealing with him . However , after the events ofIron Flame , those who are working withthe revolution will take Jack to learn more about the working of a venin transformation and the venin in general .

The new three - page extract from Onyx Storm suggest at a few major plots surrounding the scribe quarter-circle and their suspicious ties to the venin .

As much as she may hate it , Violet may have some understanding for Jack ’s affliction after he saved her life inIron Flame . Jack has clearly been struggling to fight his venin temptation since book one , and his actions sooner in the second book paint a picture he was solemn in his attempts . Given his state at the end ofIron Flame , it does n’t seem he was successful . This calls into question how long it took for him to become corrupted by the power , and may clue Violet in on how long she has to save Xaden from the same fate inOnyx Storm .

Fourth Wing and Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros book covers

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Violet Sorrengail faces new political machination and battles old enemy while uncovering the closed book of her second signet . As she endeavour to salve Xaden from venin corruption , her relationship with friend and dragon are test , conduce to intense confrontations and unexpected Book of Revelation in a globe of dragons and magic​.

Dominique Tippe as Naomi Nagata in The Expanse

The Empyrean Series book covers on sparking fire background

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Fourth Wing and Iron Flame hardcovers surrounded by flames

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Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros book cover, with a cracked glass effect background

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Onyx Storm Book Cover

Violet Sorrengail faces new political intrigue and battles old enemies while uncovering the secrets of her second signet. As she strives to save Xaden from venin corruption, her relationships with allies and dragons are tested, leading to intense confrontations and unexpected revelations in a world of dragons and magic​.

Onyx Storm

Fourth Wing