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January 2026 Book Read Recommendation: “Onyx Storm” by Rebecca. Relive the excitement over last year's release of “Onyx Storm” by Rebecca Yarros! Host R.J. (Rosemary Jean-Louis) and Book Bestie guest, author CM Lepore reminisce about the midnight release parties, the coveted Target edition and review whether the book lived up to the hype. The discussion culminates with their final thoughts and ratings, along with insights into CM's own writing journey and her book "Lucid".

“Lucid” by CM Lepore is available on Amazon, Kindle and Kindle Unlimited.

Join the conversation by sharing your “Onyx Storm” book release memories in the comments or through text mail.

Key Takeaways:

• Release‑day nostalgia: Midnight parties, Target‑edition chaos, and the fandom’s collective FOMO
• Collector’s edition drama: Sprayed edges, stock‑image accusations, and the resale frenzy
• Character deep dives: Tairn’s comfort, Andarna’s chaos, Xaden’s emotional evolution, Violet’s savior arc
• MVPs & glow‑ups: Why Ridoc stole the show and how Dain & Cat redeemed themselves
• Villain rankings: Daddy Aetos vs. Theophanie — who’s the bigger threat?
• Plot pacing & worldbuilding: Island‑hopping, Irid lore, and whether the travel arc paid off
• Cliffhanger theories: Who is the mysterious “brother”?
• Predictions for the next book: Venin lore, Violet’s family secrets, and what Yarros might be setting up

February 2026 Book Recommendations: "Quicksilver", "KingFisher's POV" and "Brimstone" all by Callie Hart.