Warning: This article contains spoilers about Onyx Storm.

The fiery chemistry that ignited Violet and Xaden’s relationship inFourth Wingflickers precariously inOnyx Storm.

Their exhausting dynamic is one of thebiggest problems inOnyx Storm.

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This means they arenot the best romance inOnyx Storm.

While romantic, it becomes unhealthy and endangers others.

However, byOnyx Storm,they seem unhealthily codependent.

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It is understandable why they are like this.

Not only are they still young, but Xaden has also turned venin.

While romantic, it becomes unhealthy and endangers others.

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Unwisely, Violet seems to stick her head in the sand.

Ridoc gives Violet a major reality check inOnyx Storm…

Even acknowledging his encroaching venin transformation, these actions paint him in an unsavory light.

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Compounding this issue is the narrative’s limited access to Xaden’s perspective.

“And it’s always the same fight.”

He lifts his hand to his chest.

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“I’ll trust you if you stop keeping secrets!”

He drops the hand and scowls.

It most likely will because the stakes are higher.

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