I can see why there have been lots of mixed reviews for Onyx Storm. But based on vibes alone, which is how i judge the majority of my reads, I really enjoyed it. Yes, elements could have been taken out to make the story more concise, it did feel like there was a lot of fluff and filler at times with lots of fact dangling that either would have been best left unsaid and rounded out to its full extent rather than leaving a trail with no follow through especially towards the end of the book, I get it leaves us wanting more but I don't like to fall into the theorising spirals.

Overall I had a fun time! I laughed, I teared up and had so many emotions along the way. I hate that we're left on another cliffhanger but hate it in a way that I kind of love as I need the next one immediately. I have some small predictions about where it'll go next, I almost wish there wasn't the pressure of it being a potential 5 book series as it feels like a lot more could have been achieved so far without being drawn out ... but i like the characters, love the dragons, and I'm here for the rest of the journey so far.