The fact that I needed a few days before I could write a review should tell you how good I felt this was. I mean it when I say I think this is the best of the three books we have so far. The plot was engaging, there was MUCH less miscommunication trope being thrown around, and I think I officially have a new favorite secondary character - my sweet angel Ridoc. Seriously, I adored him and the small amounts of comic relief he provided.

I did a full re-read before starting Onyx Storm, and I very much recommend that for anyone who hasn't had a recent re-read. This book does a tremendous job taking what we know about the world/magic in the books so far and expanding. Not only do we get to see MORE of the world, but we also learn a ton a long the way with Violet. I am thrilled about this and can't wait to see what's next for the series, knowing it's absolutely worth the wait.

Now for the spoiler-y bits

I KNEW going into this, we were going to finally get what Violets' second signet is. Did I guess it? No. Not even close. But now that I know what it is, I can absolutely see the breadcrumbs left for us. The main point of the book was finding a cure for Venin and political alliances to help with the war. The whole book felt like a race against time, and I dont think it can be understated when I say I was anxious about this. 
Things DID NOT fully resolve, and that ending ended me. I am never going to be the same following that.