Warren’s Reviews > Onyx Storm > Status Update

Tragic, this would be a great book if not for

I hate Violet x Xaden because of how hamfisted it is, thus of course I'm not gonna enjoy the sex scenes.
So it brings me great annoyance when they start foreplay and I think "cool lemme skip to the next chapter" except the next chapter is still them doing foreplay and eventually leading to sex. WHY HAVE A NEW CHAPTER IF YOU'RE GONNA RESUME AT THE EXACT SAME PLACE AS THE LAST?! DAMN YOU YARROS WITH YOUR POOR SEXING

Can't lie, I am enjoying the redemption of *character*
Meanwhile, omg Violet no way you were that dumb just now after being the smartest strongest person ever

To be fair to her. She's doing good stuff in this book.

Not you Ms Yarros doing the "Get a character to very randomly/inorganically offer up the exact information Violet will need to succeed in the next chapter" thing again lol
Also, yeah, Violet X Xaden is the biggest problem in this book.
Also also, really unsure just how big a threat these venin are considering everyone is all too happy to ruin plans for their own desires

Yup, Violet x Xaden is the biggest problem of this book, whenever their relationship is referenced, its just so damn cringe.
Also, I'm very perplexed at how despite the fact everyone needs to work together, everyone seems to be determined to piss everyone else off.

I think, Violet and Xaden's relationship is the least interesting thing about these books lol. Every obstacle they come across feels forced, stupid or legit at odds with the story.

You know, for all the things Yarros does badly
(Her main characters, the by the numbers tropes, Violet's corny ass POV) The dialogue is usually pretty fun/banterous
And though cliche, the plot is interesting and fast-paced.
So yeah..
Forgot how bad the general writing is, but I am enjoying it thus far.