If you loved
Onyx Storm
Rebecca Yarros · Book
If you loved Onyx Storm, you will crave these stories that balance high-stakes political rebellion against the weight of personal survival.
Films on the same thread
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
David Yates · Film · 2007
Explores: Good vs Evil, Authoritarianism, Rebellion.
Like the student resistance in Onyx Storm, Harry builds an underground coalition to fight back against a corrupt authority that refuses to acknowledge the reality of the gathering threat.
Avatar: Fire and Ash
James Cameron · Film · 2025
Explores: Family Survival, Indigenous Resistance, Environmentalism.
Much like the desperate alliances formed in Onyx Storm, this film explores the visceral necessity of tribal resistance and family survival when facing an overwhelming, power-hungry military threat.
Red, White & Royal Blue
Matthew López · Film · 2023
Explores: Forbidden Love, Enemies to Lovers, Royal Romance.
This romance mirrors the high-pressure political intrigue of Onyx Storm, showing how personal relationships become dangerous liabilities when public duty and private loyalties collide in a volatile world.
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
James Gunn · Film · 2023
Explores: Found Family, Loss and Grief, Redemption.
This story captures the same found family spirit found in Onyx Storm, where deep emotional bonds are tested by the constant threat of loss during an impossible, universe-altering mission.
Series on the same thread
House of the Dragon
George R. R. Martin · Series · 2022
Explores: Succession, Power Struggles, Dynastic Conflict.
The dynastic conflict here echoes the power struggles in Onyx Storm, showcasing how fragile peace shatters when long-standing traditions and political ambitions trigger a devastating civil war.
Andor
Tony Gilroy · Series · 2022
Explores: Rebellion, Underdog Story, Dystopian Society.
You will recognize the slow-burn rebellion of Onyx Storm in this grounded narrative, which follows a character navigating moral ambiguity while fighting a truly tyrannical and oppressive regime.
Lioness
Taylor Sheridan · Series · 2023
Explores: Undercover Operations, Female Empowerment, Moral Ambiguity.
This drama reflects the internal conflict of Onyx Storm, focusing on the heavy psychological toll of undercover operations and the difficult choices required to dismantle a dangerous organization.
Game of Thrones
David Benioff · Series · 2011
Explores: Power Struggles, Moral Ambiguity, War and Politics.
Similar to the world-building in Onyx Storm, this series depicts noble houses locked in violent political warfare while an ancient, existential threat looms in the shadows waiting to strike.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Realignment
The Realignment · Podcast · 2026
Explores: institutional change, populism, technological disruption.
If the political instability in Onyx Storm intrigued you, this exploration of modern institutional change and power shifts provides a real-world look at the mechanisms driving systemic upheaval.
Revolutions
Mike Duncan · Podcast · 2025
Explores: societal collapse, power dynamics, cyclical history.
This podcast examines the cyclical nature of societal collapse, offering a deeper historical context for the revolutionary themes that drive the political warfare seen in Onyx Storm.
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Common questions
Is Onyx Storm the start of a new series?
No, Onyx Storm is not the start of a series. It is the third book in the Empyrean series, following the events of the previous installments as Violet Sorrengail continues her journey to secure allies beyond the Aretian wards.
Does Onyx Storm take place entirely within the Aretian wards?
No, Onyx Storm does not take place entirely within the Aretian wards. In this third book of the Empyrean series, Violet Sorrengail must venture beyond those boundaries to search for allies as enemies gain traction against her.
What is the primary conflict in Onyx Storm?
The primary conflict in Onyx Storm involves Violet Sorrengail navigating a situation where enemies are gaining traction. To address this threat, she is forced to travel beyond the Aretian wards in search of new allies to support her cause.
Where does Onyx Storm fit in the Empyrean series?
Onyx Storm serves as the third book in the Empyrean series. It continues the narrative by following Violet Sorrengail as she faces growing enemy threats and searches for allies outside the protection of the Aretian wards.