Episode Title: Onyx Storm – Chapters 17–33

Description: This episode of Romanty Roundtable dives deep into chapters 17–33 of Onyx Storm, where the fantasy saga surges forward with intense action, rich worldbuilding, and sizzling character dynamics. Violet and her quest squad are back—and this time, the stakes are even higher. Expect plenty of twists, heartfelt revelations, and the podcast's signature humor as the crew unpacks magical battles, dragon lore, political drama, and romantic turmoil.

Special thanks to The Literary Lifestyle for their incredible chapter summaries that helped guide this week’s discussion!

https://theliterarylifestyle.com/onyx-storm-summary/

Key Topics Discussed:

Dane’s Underwhelming Arc – The much-anticipated reveal fizzles as Dane simply hands over the book offscreen, prompting critiques of lazy storytelling and missed tension.

Classic Fantasy Quest Unlocked – Violet's journey truly begins with secret codes, cryptic letters from her father, and a mission to retrieve rare magical items far beyond the reach of known magic.

Prince Halden Arrives – Violet’s ex reenters the picture, causing jealousy sparks with Zaden. Their complicated history gets tangled in diplomacy and dragonfire.

The Password is... Love? – Intricate riddles lead to the unlocking of Violet's father’s book, revealing deep truths and literary nods (Dan Brown and ACOTAR fans will be thrilled).

Quest Squad Chaos – Violet forms her ideal team: Zaden, Meera, Riddick, Cat, Halden, and more—a cocktail of exes, frenemies, and misfits on a mission. Hilarity (and danger) ensues.

Wyverns and Tragedy – A powerful wyvern attack leads to Aura's fiery downfall. Andarna and Tairn return with fierce dragon energy, shifting the balance of power.

Ice Magic Unleashed – Riddick reveals his terrifying new abilities, hinting at the limits of signet training and the creative evolution of magic beyond the school system.

Dragon Diplomacy – Violet negotiates with kings and nobles, trading secrets, shells, and sarcastic burns to keep her squad alive and their mission intact.

Steamy Romance – Zaden and Violet finally act on their tension in a scene that’s both spicy and emotionally vulnerable—dubbed “The Soup Chapter” by the crew.

Andarna's Reveal – The mysterious dragon is confirmed as the seventh kind, showcasing stealth, sass, and immense magical potential in key battle moments.

Panther Fights and Political Moves – The tension escalates in Devarelli with betrayals, assassinations, and magical brawls that leave Halden sidelined and Zaden in charge.

Join the Romanty Roundtable for an episode full of literary theories, emotional unpacking, and signature chaos. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share your favorite quest squad moments in the comments!