I agree that Xaden is a person of color, from the description given. Though his entire description needs to be taken into . His hair was said to be long and flowing. His stature was imposing, he towered over most, especially Violet. Get it right, Amazon!

I just had a thought. Sgaeyl was super pissed at Xaden when he turned venim. Even though it would mean their deaths, why wouldn't the dragons warn the Empyrean of the venim threat? Just a thought.

I'm wondering, with the 12 hour window that Violet and Xaden were "missing", that Violet will now discover that she's pregnant with the next heir to the Tyrrendor throne. I that cadets are given birth control when they enter the war college, however, due to their strong signets and Xaden dealing with turning venim, could he somehow circumvent the birth control to ensure the family line? Just a thought.