Rebecca Yarros Engages Fans with 'Onyx Storm' Success and Plans for 'Empyrean' Future

The bestselling author discusses her approach to writing, balancing mental health, and the trajectory of her hit romantasy series.

Rebecca Yarros' third book in the 'Empyrean' series, 'Onyx Storm,' debuted on January 21, 2025, topping bestseller lists and selling over 300,000 copies at Barnes & Noble in its first week.
Yarros revealed she is taking more time to write the fourth book in the series to prioritize her health, following an intense writing schedule for previous installments.
The author, who shares a chronic illness with her protagonist Violet Sorrengail, said writing the series has been a cathartic experience and a way to explore themes of perseverance and adaptation.
Fans celebrated the release of 'Onyx Storm' with midnight launch events and sold-out appearances, highlighting the growing popularity of the romantasy genre.
Yarros confirmed the 'Empyrean' series will span five books and is already fully plotted, with a TV adaptation in development by Amazon MGM Studios and Michael B. Jordan's production company.