One of the standout books on Amazon's best sellers list for 2024, despite only releasing this week, is the latest addition to the Empyrean series: Onyx Storm. If you're not already familiar with the series, you might recognize the first book, Fourth Wing, which catapulted the series to fame largely due to its viral success on BookTok. This platform has previously boosted other romance novels, such as It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover, which topped the best-seller lists in 2022 and was later adapted into a film.
Why Is The Empyrean Series So Popular?
The Empyrean series, penned by Rebecca Yarros, owes much of its success to its viral spread on TikTok. However, the plot and genre of these books also set them up for success from the outset. Having read both Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, I can attest to their gripping nature. The series combines elements reminiscent of the Harry Potter books, romance akin to the Twilight series, and dragons similar to those in the Inheritance Cycle. This blend makes the reading experience feel both familiar and refreshingly new.
Another significant factor in the series' popularity is its graphic depiction of the main character's sexual encounters. What starts as a seemingly typical young adult novel quickly escalates into steamy territory, maintaining that intensity throughout. It's an epic fantasy romance featuring dragons and explicit scenes, catering perfectly to fans of both genres.
Onyx Storm (Standard Edition) is now available in hardcover and Kindle versions at a discount. The hardcover is priced at $29.99, now $20.98, while the Kindle version is available for $29.99, now $14.99, at Amazon.
Are you going to read Onyx Storm?
While Onyx Storm ranks as the second best-selling book on Amazon's 2024 list, the top spot was claimed by The Women by Kristin Hannah, released in February 2024. This novel also topped The New York Times best-seller list. Here's a quick overview of the top ten books on Amazon's 2024 best-seller list:
- The Women - Kristin Hannah
- Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros
- Atomic Habits - James Clear
- Hillbilly Elegy - J.D. Vance
- The Housemaid - Freida McFadden
- Mom, I want to Hear Your Story - Jeffrey Mason
- Dad, I want to Hear Your Story - Jeffrey Mason
- The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt
- It Ends With Us - Colleen Hoover
- Good Energy - Casey Means M.D.
