I received hundreds of emails asking me if there is a possibility that Violet is pregnant in Onyx Storm. It turns out there is quite a heated discussion about Violet and Xaden having a potential heir to Tyrrendor.
Is it possible that Violet is pregnant? I would like to unpack this theory based on what we know so far. For the sake of being super transparent: I do not think Violet might be pregnant. I appreciate all the fan commentary below, and it’s all very convincing.
Let’s start at the beginning: Fourth Wing, Chapter Thirty, when Violet says flat out, “I take the fertility suppressant.” Of course, we both do. The last thing anyone wants are little quadrant babies running around.”
Two things I would like to point out here: they take a fertility suppressant. It’s NOT magic, but much like what Violet creates with her mixtures, poisons, and herbs. The second thing is that nothing Rebecca Yarros writes is redundant, so the mention of “little quadrant babies” is a little concerning indeed.
Throughout the series, there has been speculation that since the move to Aretia, there may not be access to the fertility suppressant. However, Violet knows her way around medicinal herbs and concoctions, and at the very least, Brennan does. When the whole Aretia relocation happened, something tells me the professors ensured that ALL riders continued taking the suppressant.
Honestly, I thought many books nowadays point out some form of contraception, just to avoid confusion and to promote safety.
Plus, both Xaden and Violet are still young adults. Violet is what? In her second year and thus 22 years old. It just doesn’t seem likely that the author would want to introduce heirs just yet. But maybe I’m wrong…
The theory of Violet being pregnant stems from the idea that on Deverelli Island, there was no magic, and Xaden and Violet had one of their escapades. That’s fine—bear with me.
Hedotis doesn’t have magic, either. And yet, poisons and herbs still work just as well on people.
This leads me to believe that, given the fertility suppressant has to be a concoction of some sort and not magic, it would continue to work just fine. Besides, we do not know if the suppressant works for a month, a year, or three years. We also don’t know if, once taken, it continues to work until counteracted with something else (like the serum and its antidote).
Some of the theories out there suggest that Xaden counting days is in line with the timeline of Violet’s pregnancy. “Forty-seven days.” He searches my eyes and lets his breath go. “That’s how long it’s been since I channeled from the alloy in Deverelli.”
We then have Violet mentioning, “Please stay with me. Fight for the future that’s beyond all this. Sixty-six days, right?”
Finally, there’s Xaden saying he wants to reach seventy-six days: “It’s twice Barlowe’s longest stretch without draining after his first significant channeling—the cliff incident. I didn’t want to get your hopes up, but I figure that making it seventy-six days will indicate that I can stall the progression.”
My concern is that at 76 days pregnant (approximately 11 weeks), it is highly likely someone would know they are pregnant, as several noticeable physical and hormonal changes would typically have occurred by this stage. By 11 weeks, Violet would likely have missed two menstrual cycles, which is a significant indicator of pregnancy. I know she’s busy fighting a war and trying to get a cure for Xaden, but as a woman, I honestly feel she’d at least wonder—even if just in passing.
Common pregnancy symptoms, such as nausea (morning sickness), fatigue, and heightened sense of smell, are often well-established by this stage. Plus, by now, some physical signs—if subtle—would likely appear.
I foolishly thought that none of these appear in the book. And yet, other wonderful, clever readers told me to check again!
One of the points: “I finish for her, lifting my lavender lemonade to take a sip. And he thinks I need to know how to kill him.
The normally sweet drink tastes bitter in my throat.”
Now, bitterness or an unusual taste in food or drink can sometimes be a sign of pregnancy due to hormonal changes affecting taste and smell.
There are a few other things that throw me off, which, I’m afraid, would indicate that she might actually be pregnant.
In Iron Flame, Lilith tells Violet: “When you have children, we can discuss the risks you’ll take, the lies you’ll be willing to tell in order to keep them safe.” This could be interpreted as a hint toward the future of the series or simply a conversation that highlights Lilith’s eventual sacrifice to protect her children. I don’t feel strongly about it as an indication that Violet could be pregnant, but I thought I should mention it.
Another part of the theory is based on what Mira heard from the priestess: “She said the heart that beat for you—or within you—would do the wrong thing for the right reason, reach for unspeakable power, and turn dark.”
Again, I don’t feel this is an indication that the heart that beats “for or within” Violet has anything to do with a child. I feel it’s either Violet turning dark down the line or about Xaden, who has already turned dark.
“The most useless word in the language of aristocracy has been and will forever be: love. Marriage is a necessary evil to secure the line. Nothing more. Save love for your children. -Confiscated correspondence of Fen Riorson to unknown intended recipient”
We’re already toying with the theory that the cure for venin, for Xaden is going to be love. We know that he calls Violet, love in this book. But what would elevate that love even more? A child…
“Legacies usually make for stronger riders, and with as much power as you two wield? Melgren will probably escort you both to a temple of your choosing the second you’re commissioned.” […]“Just saying that you’re lucky Melgren hasn’t yanked you out of Battle Brief and personally seen to the arrangements in hope that your kid will be the one with battle foresight in twenty-one years.” Rhi bumps my shoulder.
Well, this one here does indicate is not just clever writing from RY part, but also she’s heavily implying now. I suppose there is a reason why a 5 book series takes place over 2 years only rather than more to see Violet graduate…
Lastly, in Onyx Storm, there has been discussion about a missing heir to Tyrrendor, with Bodhi being the only one who could become Duke in Xaden’s absence. I don’t think this strongly suggests Violet will have a child, but it does highlight that without Bodhi, Tyrrendor is in trouble, making it more obvious why Xaden would need Violet and potentially…an heir.
This aligns with the book’s ending: Violet and Xaden marrying to save Tyrrendor, as per Violet’s promise in Chapter 6.
I would also like to invite you to check the comments below. The renderers, fans and excellent researchers will convince that Violet might actually be pregnant. My honest opinion remains the same: I don’t love this idea at all, as I would much prefer it if this whole thing would be between Xaden and Violet only without the complication of a child. Having said all that, I do trust Rebecca Yarros that she’s going to deliver the perfect Book 4 that will just make sense.
EDIT to add: Rebecca Yarros made a remark during her Onyx Storm tour about Tairn and Sgaeyl NOT having babies because it is not a stable environment. I would like to assume that this hopefully applies for Violet and Xaden too.
What are your thoughts? Do you still feel that Violet could be pregnant after all? Let me know in the comments section below.
Onyx Storm Theories
- Onyx Storm Theory: Berwyn and Xaden are both from Tyrrendor
- Onyx Storm Theory: Tyrrendor always had dragon riders
- Onyx Storm Theory: Why was Violet touched by Dunne
- Onyx Storm Theory: How to get Xaden’s soul back
- Onyx Storm Theory: Are the dragons evil?
- Onyx Storm Theory: Who exactly is Berwyn
- Q&A with Rebecca Yarros – Answering our Onyx Storm questions
- Onyx Storm Theory – Violet will find Xaden (he taught her how)
- Onyx Storm Theory: Who turned venin at the end?
- Onyx Storm Theory: Love is all we need (well, at least what Xaden needs)
- Onyx Storm Theory: Sloane is life, Naolin was…not
- Onyx Storm Theory: Could Violet be pregnant
- Onyx Storm Theory: Imogen has a second signet
- Onyx Storm Ending Explained
- Onyx Storm – Recap and What do we know so far
- The Last Teaser Is Here: Rebecca Yarros’ Onyx Storm Begins with a Bang!
- Rebecca Yarros’ clue: Violet’s second signet has to do with truth
- Onyx Storm Theory: We know the herbal remedy for venin. It’s in every single book
- Onyx Storm Theory: Liam is dead, but he isn’t actually gone
- Onyx Storm Theory: Markham is venin
- Onyx Storm Official Excerpt: What does it all mean?
- Onyx Storm snippet: Plus new theories
- Onyx Storm Theory: Violet knows the herbal remedy for…venin?
- Onyx Storm Theory: The Colors of Bonds is super relevant
- Iron Flame Unhinged Theory: Those who do not burn for Malek, get their loved ones back
- Iron Flame Theory: Violet’s second signet could be storm wielder
- Onyx Storm Theory: There is a connection between Orange dragons and feathertails
- Onyx Storm Theory: Dragons’ hatching grounds connected to royal and heir eyes
- Onyx Storm Theory: Is Violet’s second signet to do with control?
- Onyx Storm Theory: Xaden’s control will snap
- Onyx Storm Theory: Violet’s second signet is distance wielder
- Onyx Storm Theory: Garrick Tavis’ signet is map/compass
- Fourth Wing and Iron Flame Theory: Dain is neurodivergent
- Iron Flame Theory – Violet’s second signet is dream-sight
- Onyx Storm Theory – Tairn is the Onyx, not Xaden
- Onyx Storm Theories – A complete collection
- Onyx Storm
- Rebecca Yarros Book 3 – Onyx Storm Teasers
- Rebecca Yarros Book 3 – Onyx Storm Title Meaning
- Rebecca Yarros Book 3 – Onyx Storm January 21st, 2025
- Predictions for Book 3 Empyrean Series
- Book 3 release date, Empyrean Series by Rebecca Yarros
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