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Onyx Storm | Our MUST yap moments

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Show Notes

Chaotic besties Amanda and Antonia prepare for the upcoming release of Threshing Day by re-reading the entire Empyrean so far. This week we are recapping our top 5 moments from Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros. Expect to hear us talk all about Violet’s girl boss era, Andarna’s journey to find her identity, and our theories about who the brother really is.

Quick note, we will swear throughout.

Chapters 00:00 Onyx Storm - Intro 06:02 I will not die today. I will save him. 11:03 A magical proposal 12:57 Who are the Gods, really? 21:36 Dane's power 25:57 Violet in her Girl Boss Era 32:06 Are the dragons the villains? 38:59 The Islands and new cultures 44:48 The Triumvirate test 53:10 Ridoc you have one task - Don't die 01:03:15 Quinn and Imogen - The best soulmates 01:08:17 Is Bodhi the "Brother"? 01:15:22 Andarna and the Irids 01:26:08 Xaden's traumatic journey 01:32:20 Holden's favourite basket 01:35:43 Andarna's Gentle Nature 01:36:51 Xaden turning for Sgaeyl 01:38:48 The runes and their hidden power 01:50:11 The Dune's temple mystery Website: ⁠https://yapisland.co.uk/ YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@yapislandpod⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/yapislandpod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@yapislandpod Hosted by: @antoniaisthedrama and @amandaisobsessed Artwork by: @amandaisobsessed

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