It goes without saying that THERE ARE MAJOR SPOILERS AHEAD. If you haven’t read this chapter of Onyx Storm, please go read it first.

Jeez, we’re only on Chapter 3, and I feel like we’re already diving so deep into this book and the action. We’re getting more insight into Lilith Sorrengail, and honestly, I’m here for it! I have so many questions about her, and I need to know everything.

Lilith speaks about Violet with so much love, it’s almost unbelievable. It’s becoming increasingly clear that Lilith Sorrengail was a morally grey character. One possible twist in the fable of her life is that Lilith may have loved Violet the most of all her children.

We also learn that Violet’s previous lovers were serious enough for both Lilith and her father to know about them. One of the theories gaining traction is that Halden might have been one of Violet’s previous lovers—and it makes a lot of sense. Jesinia and Violet both recognized Aaric’s eyes, but nowhere else in the book does it say that King Tauri has green eyes. When they mention “the same eyes,” it likely refers to Aaric and his older brother, Halden. Violet even said she would recognize those eyes anywhere. Indeed… indeed. I think Halden was her previous lover.

This theory also hints that Halden isn’t a good person—we already know this based on what Aaric has said so far.

Then there’s this little nugget: “Other gifts you’ve given her” and “logic will cede its voice to love.” Lilith isn’t wrong. Violet will do whatever it takes to save those she loves, but I just don’t think it’s possible… yet. But what are these “other gifts”? And who is Violet’s father??

We also get more about Lewellen, who is there representing Tyrrendor. The Serenium presentation is important, especially since Violet uses Andarna’s demands as a pretext to establish a task force to locate Andarna’s kind.

Another emerging plotline involves Tecarus and Violet. She has three days to uphold her end of a bargain. But which bargain is this? Am I missing something from Iron Flame, or is this entirely new information being set up?

And oh, Chapter 3 wasted no time bringing action between Violet and Xaden. There’s love, intensity, and… well, action. Great action, as always.

During their escapade, Xaden says something very interesting: “I can feel it. I can feel you.” I wonder if this connects to how he can sense her power. He did say “I can feel it” when referring to the hum of power in her veins, perhaps? I think this was a clever way of words to throw us off a little.

By the end, it’s clear that Xaden lost some of his incredible control—and maybe even his ability to channel. This is getting more and more fascinating. And this also iterates that the control theory was confirmed! Yay!

And one more thing—I feel like the author was hinting that we’re not going to get these two back in bed together for a long time.

Right, onto chapter 4 now…

Read the Next Chapters:

• Onyx Storm Read Along: Prologue
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 1
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 2
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 3
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 4
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 5
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 6
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 7
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 8
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 9
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 10
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 11
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 12
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 13
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 14
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 15
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 16
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 17
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 18
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 19
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 20
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 21
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 22
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 23
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 24
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 25
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 26
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 27
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 28
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 29
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 30
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 31
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 32
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 33
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 34
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 35
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 36
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 37
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 38
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 39
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 40
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 41
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 42
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 43
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 44
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 45
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 46
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 47
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 48
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 49
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 50
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 51
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 52
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 53
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 54
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 55
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 56
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 57
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 58
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 59
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 60
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 61
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 62
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 63
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 64
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 65
• Onyx Storm Read Along – Chapter 66