The end of Iron Flame presents a major source of romantic tension for Onyx Storm. Xaden’s transformation into a Venin, a creature consumed by a thirst for power, introduces a formidable obstacle in the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros. This revelation challenges the trust and understanding that Xaden and Violet have built. The series has consistently explored themes of power, control, and the potential for corruption, and Xaden’s Venin state offers a compelling lens through which to examine these concepts.
