Onyx Storm

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. How does the novel compare to other fantasy romance novels? Does the novel do well with balancing both fantasy and romance?

2. What were the strengths of the story and what were its weaknesses? As a third installment, how does it decline to meet, meet, or exceed expectations?

3. Was the first-person writing style from Violet’s point-of-view effective in exploring the emotional stakes of the story?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. Violet’s bond with Andarna is unexpectedly severed when Andarna chooses to leave, breaking a connection that had been central to Violet’s identity and power. Have you ever lost something or someone you cared deeply about? How did this loss shape you, and do you think Violet’s grief over losing Andarna is given enough weight in the novel?

2. Violet refuses to give up on Xaden, even when everyone around her, including their dragons—believes he is beyond saving. Have you ever been in a situation where you held onto hope for someone when others told you to let go? How did that experience shape your