I am writing this review about 30 minutes after finishing the book, and I am still really struggling to process! I am going to try and review it without any spoilers but will give my feelings. 

Firstly I was so nervous about this coming out, I really struggled with Iron Flame and the ending and it made me concerned about where this book was going to go, my concerns were not needed! This book and this story were everything I wanted it to be, and I am relieved yet also devastated. 

I was worried that this book would go in one direction, and whilst it did, it was done so well. I was so cross at the end of Iron Flame at the choice that was made, but I feel Onyx Storm did a really good job of understanding why that choice was made, which was something I never thought I would understand. 

Tairn is my favourite, and also my hear me out 👀, I love his relationship with everyone, his sarcasm and quick with, and his bond with Andarna, who is also hilarious as a petulant teenager. 

Also Ridoc never fails to make me laugh out loud, and Xaden is the shadow wielding book boyfriend we have always wanted. 
I also feel Violet is an incredibly strong FMC and I love seeing the adjustments she makes to get through every day life. 
I could speak about all of the characters but that would then be far too long (which this is like to be anyway), but I feel the full cast of characters really makes this series everything it is!

All the elements that I loved in Fourth Wing were back in this book, the banter, the relationships, the loyalty, the training, the dragon bonds, the battles and arguments, and it was just everything that I wanted, but the ending, my soul has been ripped out, I am struggling to process and of it! 

I laughed, I cried, I gasped, I cheered, I swore, it was every emotion and such a rollercoaster, but I’m so glad I didn’t give up on the series. 
I need to know when the next one is coming out!