The release ofOnyx Stormhas reignite a fandom redolent of other 2000s fantasy ledger discharge — introducing several midnight release parties and a week - tenacious Holy Writ tour that took Rebecca Yarros across the country to discuss the latestEmpyrean Seriesinstallment . On the final stop of theOnyx Stormtour , Yarros sat down with the Fantasy Fangirls Podcast to discussOnyx Storm ’s narrative and answer a short ton of buff inquiry . While Yarros has been comparatively allow in respect to thenextFourth Wingbook ’s plot , she does confirm in this interview that one fictitious character , by from Jessinia , is guaranteed to survive .

Known for being unpitying at killing off lover - favorite characters throughout herFourth Wingnovels , and even inYarros ' other present-day works , it add up as a Brobdingnagian ministration to know that at least one otherFourth Wingcharacter will make it to the death . Fans have long known Jessinia ’s lineament would survive , as the serial prologue opens with an epigraph that details her character as the one who"transcribes"the book serial ' events into history . However , duringRebecca Yarros ' consultation with the Fantasy Fangirls Pod , the generator confirms thatDrake ’s orange kitten — who he capably named Broccoli — isn’t in any danger .

Rebecca Yarros Confirmed One Of The Best New Onyx Storm Characters Is “Safe”

Broccoli, The Orange Kitten, Is Alive & Well

During thequest squad ’s clip on Zehyllna inOnyx Storm , the group plays a biz of " gifts"—in which the locals represent each extremity with a cryptic gift . Violet receives a broken orbit , Dain receives a smack to the expression , but Drake Cordella , Cat ’s cousin , find what the locals call"the claw,“which grow out to be a sweet orange kitten . This kicks off the feline ’s storyline . While it is n’t boast much , Brocolli ’s short introduction inOnyx Stormpropelled him to become a lover - favorite character . Thankfully , Yarros ' audience sustain the kitty will remain good throughout the serial .

This disclosure comes about after the Fantasy Fangirls directly asked Yarros if she could divvy up one other character that will hold out besides Jessinia . While she manifestly refused to reveal that information , when asked about Broccoli , Yarros express she ’s " not going to kill a cat " . This has alleviate many fans ' minds , as the latterOnyx Stormnarrative does not again boast Broccoli or discuss his whereabouts . This has moderate many readers to wonder if Broccoli survive the issue ofOnyx Storm ’s wild finish , which Yarros has now confirmed he has .

Broccoli Surviving The Empyrean Series Is A Huge Relief After Onyx Storm

His Survival, While Relieving, Hints That Others May Not Be As Lucky

" I ’ll toss off a flying dragon , but I feel like cats are off … you know ? It ’s like killing dogs . You do n’t kill dogs . You know what I mean ? "

— Rebecca Yarros

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