Onyx Storm (The Empyrean Book 3)
4.6 | 286,438 ratings
Price: 14.99
Last update: 02-02-2026
Product details
- ASIN : B0CW1FKFB9
- Publisher : Entangled: Red Tower Books
- Accessibility :
- Publication date : January 21, 2025
- Language : English
- File size : 4.8 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 758 pages
- ISBN-13 : 978-1649376947
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 3 of 3 : The Empyrean
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Top reviews from the United States
- Precise DisarrayI personally enjoy this story, and greatly look forward to more.I dont want to give anything away. I dont write reviews to rehash what I read. I skip reviews that give too much synopsis or delves into book report style. Just going to gloss over.
These books get a wide expanse of reviews. Great to terribad. Like it or dont, writers have a magical ability to weave worlds and create people like they are real. I'm thankful for writers, and if a story can make me feel something, can make me imagine something, then I am forever grateful.
I am a fan of this series, and a book or story doesnt have to be perfect for me to enjoy it. No, this is not perfect, but I love hanging out in this world. If I' feeling it, then I read the book, if it isnt working for me, then I give myself permission to stop and turn to something else. I frankly found these books entertaining, and I look forward to the next installment.
I think book 3 story line has gelled a lot, with much of that having to do with main characters having gone through some stuff. Some new names left it hard for me to keep track of, but not off putting. Some characters I would like to have seen more of, again not off putting. I definitely got the feels in this one, and I definitely wont say from what. But I will say I was blowing my nose as I read in bed. Not a devastating thing, just a bittersweet thing.
Lots of humor, lots of WTF, and plenty of new areas explored. Of course, lots of low level (to me) spice.
I like the diversity of characters. I love the dragons. I really got a greater understanding of degree of bond. It isnt that it was explicitly explained, I think something just clicked further.
I like when I need to take a breather when I finish a book. That is when I have to read something entirely different, and with this one it is like that. Leaves me with feels and thoughts, and I dont want to jump into anything of same genre right away. - CamrynEpic conclusion — could not put it down!I loved this third book in the Empyrean series! The story is fast-paced, intense, and full of twists that kept me hooked from start to finish. The world-building and character development are fantastic, and I felt fully invested in the journey of the main characters.
It’s a satisfying conclusion that ties up storylines while still leaving a bit of room for imagination. Fans of the series won’t be disappointed — I couldn’t wait to see what happened next! - kathy west4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A good, solid readStars -
5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️- Excellent - Highly Recommended
4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - A good, solid read
3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️ - An okay read
2 ⭐️⭐️ - Meh
1 ⭐️ - Not my cup of tea
"To the ones who don’t run with the popular crowd, the ones who get caught reading under their desks, the ones who feel like they never get invited, included, or represented. Get your leathers. We have dragons to ride."
This one is tough for me to review because Onyx Storm took me on a ride—one that was exhilarating at times and frustrating at others.
Let’s break it down.
???? The first 10% – Solid start. It pulled me back into the world, set the stage for what was to come, and had me excited to see where the story would go.
???? The middle 50% – This is where I struggled. The pacing dragged, and the introduction of so many new characters and places felt overwhelming. I love a good expansion of world-building, but parts of this felt like unnecessary detours rather than meaningful additions. There were moments when I just wanted to push through to get back to the heart of the story.
???? The last 40% – WOW. The payoff was worth it. The emotional intensity, the revelations, the action—I flew through the final stretch and found myself completely hooked again. There were moments that genuinely hit me hard, and yes, a few tears were shed.
One of the highlights for me was Ridoc. His humor was much needed, especially during the slower parts of the book. He added that perfect balance of lightheartedness in an otherwise heavy and intense story, and I really came to love his character.
As much as parts of this book frustrated me, the ending has me locked in for the rest of the series. I know I’ll be reading the next books, and I’ll likely do a full re-read before Book 4 to see if the middle reads better the second time around.
Overall, Onyx Storm wasn’t a perfect read, but it had its moments of brilliance. If you love dragons, high-stakes magic, and a slow-burn, emotional punch, it’s still worth picking up.
“I could reach the rank of Maven, lead armies of dark wielders against everyone we care for, and watch every vein in my body turn red as I channel all the power in the Continent, and I would still love you. What I did doesn’t change that. I’m not sure anything can.”
Final Verdict: Stick through the slow parts—by the end, you’ll be glad you did.