Onyx Storm: Chapters 1-16

Episode Title: Onyx Storm – Chapters 1–16 Description: The Onyx Storm adventure begins! The Romanty Roundtable crew kicks off their deep dive into the first 16 chapters of Rebecca Yarros' highly anticipated third installment in the Fourth Wing series. With wild conspiracy theories, emotional dragon moments, and a brand-new Quest Squad forming (sort of), this episode is packed with laughs, lore, and lots of lightning. From Violet’s dual-dragons dilemma to Zaden’s ever-growing shadowy signet, the gang explores memory-sharing theories, silver-haired Venon, and whether Violet is more powerful—and more connected—than we ever imagined. Plus, we unpack Tairn and Andarna’s elite-level banter, soup scenes, and wild fan predictions about time travel, betrayal, and…wrestling plot metaphors? Key Topics Discussed: Andarna’s Evolution – From freshman dragon to time-bending MVP, we track Andarna’s powerful growth and her significance to Violet’s second signet theory. Zaden the Venon – Is he truly lost? Or can Violet “cure” him? We debate what it means to channel shadow magic—and what his role in the revolution might really be. Theophany’s Arrival – Who is the lightning-wielding, silver-haired villain? A future version of Violet? A long-lost relative? A scribe cover-up? The theories fly. Quest Squad Assembles – Violet sets off on a new mission with a very non-friend-squad team. Will the OG gang reunite? Or are we doomed to fight Venon with strangers? Second Signets & Dragon Lineage – Double-signet powers, family dragons, and how memory and legacy might shape who’s chosen to fight—and win. Soup Scenes & Shadow Kisses – There’s still romance in the air! We break down the spicy (and shadowy) moments between Violet and Zaden. Scribe Conspiracies – Are the scribes hiding everything? Is this story even reliable? We ask the big meta-questions—and toss in a Zootopia reference for good measure. What’s Up with Dane? – Has our least-favorite ex gone full redemption arc? Or is he setting up for the ultimate twist? Join Rick, Amanda, and Kim as they make predictions, share Kindle highlights, and debate everything from lavender lemonade to silver hair genetics. It’s book club chaos at its finest. Drop your wildest Onyx Storm theory in the comments! Like, subscribe, and follow for weekly romantasy deep dives! Now streaming on all podcast platforms.