Ep 4 Hints and Clues Rebecca Yarros Has Dropped About Onyx Storm: PART 1

Dear Fantasy Reader

Join your fellow squadmates Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly as they dive deep into the hints, clues, and breadcrumbs Rebecca Yarros has dropped about Onyx Storm across interviews, panels, Q&As, & social media!

From gut-wrenching revelations about Xaden and Sgaeyl's bond to Violet’s Reputation-era transformation, Hannah, Kinsey, and Karly unpack every detail—citations in hand—so you don’t have to. We’ve done the heavy lifting, combing through hours of Rebecca Yarros content, curating every important quote, insight, and theory to prepare you for the emotional storm ahead.

If you're bracing for Onyx Storm, this is your ultimate guide!

*All episodes include spoilers for the entirety of Fourth Wing and Iron Flame*

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00:00 Intro

02:05 Empyrean Series Overview

09:34 Vibes of Onyx Storm

03:33 Onyx Storm as Taylor Swift Songs

13:31 Onyx Storm General Setup

22:55 Xaden & Violet’s Dynamic

26:32 Xaden & Sgaeyl’s Dynamic

35:20 Xaden’s Second Signet

38:50 Xaden’s Heritage

42:20 Xaden POVs

44:25 Violet’s State of Mind

Want more? Check out our Season 1: Fourth Wing Deep Dive Through The Lens of Iron Flame, and our current Season 2: Onyx Storm Prep, here on Dear Fantasy Reader Podcast! Here soon we will be taking flight into Season 3: Onyx Storm Chapters-by-Chapters Deep Dive!

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PREORDER ONYX STORM - https://amzn.to/40I2R6D

Rebecca Yarros TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTYGhnCNy/

Rebecca Yarros’ Flygirls Group Facebook link - https://www.facebook.com/groups/RebeccaYarrosFlygirls

Brisbane Writer’s Festival Instagram Fan Notes: CREDIT @britt.in.bookland - https://www.instagram.com/p/C8t0i4Ky2KY/?igsh=MWo1a2ZnaDBsNHBzOQ%3D%3D

Brisbane Writer’s Festival Reddit Fan Notes: CREDIT @distinct-frame_ - https://www.reddit.com/r/fourthwing/comments/1dpqcxi/rebecca_yarros_brisbane_discussion/

Rebecca Yarros Melbourne Q&A: FILM CREDIT Romantasy Readers Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FrFupBTVgY

‘Christopher Paolini and Rebecca Yarros discuss MURTAGH and IRON FLAME’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=HiJEvAqziec

National Book Festival ‘Rebecca Yarros: 'Romantasy' Novels’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMQEXGZ0Y-g

Rebecca Yarros Panel at Emerald City Comic Con 2024 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0yTEZBtpVQ

Rebecca Yarros Author Talk in Columbus Ohio - https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=Mu7LVjUhU_8

Rebecca Yarros Sydney Panel: Tumblr post by skyfallscotland - https://www.tumblr.com/skyfallscotland/753990864857120768/ok-so-rebecca-did-a-one-hour-panel-today-in-sydney

Rebecca Yarros Sydney Panel Monday Night Audio: CREDIT Reddit user @skyfallscotland - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/zx3i48gozoqf7q3e0hvmi/ANy8Evf9Us--TpxjZNEeIiA?e=3&preview=RY+Panel+Sydney+Monday.mp3&rlkey=f1h0qoxdcek7rnutmuuspoe7z&st=shl6ukwy&dl=0

Rebecca Yarros Sydney Panel Saturday Night Audio: CREDIT Reddit user @skyfallscotland - https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/zx3i48gozoqf7q3e0hvmi/ANy8Evf9Us--TpxjZNEeIiA?e=3&preview=RY+Panel+Sydney+Saturday.mp3&rlkey=f1h0qoxdcek7rnutmuuspoe7z&st=kcmo5iw9&dl=0

VARIETY INTERVIEW: ‘Fourth Wing’ Author Rebecca Yarros Answers 28 Burning Questions About Sequel ‘Iron Flame,’ Talks Amazon TV Series - https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/iron-flame-spoilers-rebecca-yarros-fourth-wing-tv-series-interview-1235781877/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0fR-gk_7QavyhKES7qZjOXQsfFkNBuNoZIRgKVvDXUQZ20SJBJ7fON2Js_aem_XMZh3GAIKk17SlRycWuzBA

Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A: Xaden Mind Reading Clip - https://www.tiktok.com/@enchantamor/video/7409379631368899872?_r=1&_t=8pMd3CWIr4l

Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A @thelibraryofsophie PART 1 - https://www.tiktok.com/@thelibraryofsophie/video/7409383225719524651

Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A @thelibraryofsophie PART 2 -

https://www.tiktok.com/@thelibraryofsophie/video/7409355560664976683

Rebecca Yarros LONDON Q&A @thelibraryofsophie PART 3 - https://www.tiktok.com/@thelibraryofsophie/video/7409383225719524651

Rebecca Yarros Oxford Q&A: CREDIT @addiesbookshelf - ttps://www.tiktok.com/@addiessbookshelf/video/7419085562667207969?_t=8sSjoFppiaB&_r=1

‘Entertainment Weekly: Author Rebecca Yarros on 'Iron Flame,' 'Fourth Wing' and The Empyrean Series’ - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_Lm56IVaNw

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