Anticipation for Rebecca Yarros' upcomingFourth Wingsequel is creating a swirl of theories online, making the wait forOnyx StormJanuary release almost unbearable. However, many of these theories are deeply supported by things Yarros hassecretly introduced inThe Empyrean Series, and if oneOnyx Stormtheorydoes end up playing out, it could re-introduce one of the books' most problematic relationship dynamics.
Fourth Wingquickly kicks off with a classic love triangle scenario—a plot device used frequently by Yarros to create tension between characters and drive the overall story forward. Throughout the books, both Violet and Xaden struggle with this, specifically with Dain and Catriona. Given they no longer feel threatened by either, it would come as no surprise forYarros to add another avenue of conflictbetweenViolet and Xaden inOnyx Storm—such as bonding Violet to another rider.
If Andarna Finds A Mate, Violet Will Be Bonded To Another Rider
This Could Add A New Love-Triangle Dynamic To The Story
It’s made known throughout bothFourth WingandIron Flamethat Violet and Xaden’s bond is an incredibly rare occurrence as it’s unlikely for two riders to bond with mated dragons. But as Violet has been set up to be an anomaly throughout the series,it’s not too far-fetched to believe she could bond two sets of mated dragons. If Andarna does find her mate during the events ofOnyx Storm,a popular fan theory is that Violet would find herself uniquely bonded to another rider at Basgiath—something that would have never happened before.
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Violet and Xaden’s relationship leans heavily on their rare ability to speak mind-to-mind, andadding another character to the mix will likely create problems with their currently troubled communication issues. While it’s doubtful Xaden would feel comfortable with anyone bonding with Violet in this way, readers have speculated that oneFourth WingcharacterXaden dislikes has been set up to do so—Cam Tauri, the prince of Navarre.
Xaden and Cam’s Relationship Has Already Hinted To Potential Issues Down The Line
Their Existing Issues Will Amplify In Book Three
The series has already set up conflict between Xaden and Cam—who also goes by the alias Aaric Graycastle—and it’s likelyan additional rider’s bond would fold Cam’s character back into the story in a major way. During the events ofIron Flame, Yarros reveals Violet and Cam are childhood friends and briefly touches on the fact that Xaden killed Cam’s brother—something Cam deeply despises him for. However, Yarros does not resolve the plot further, likely leaving their feud to play out in thenextFourth Wingbook.
The tension brewing between their two characters will likely grow inOnyx Storm, and could potentially give readers a better understanding of the Tauri monarchy in books to come.
If Yarros implements another rider’s bond with Violet,she could use Cam’s arrogant nature to amplify his conflict with Xaden—as Cam had taunted Xaden with Violet once before. In chapter thirty-three ofIron Flame, Cam pulls Violet through a ward in the archives but purposefully leaves Xaden behind to antagonize him. The tension brewing between their two characters will likely grow inOnyx Storm, and could potentially give readers a better understanding of the Tauri monarchy in books to come.
