Onyx Storm: A Phenomenal Success in 2024's Amazon Bestsellers
2024 saw many excellent book releases, but one title unexpectedly dominated Amazon's bestseller list: Onyx Storm, the latest installment in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series, released just this week. While perhaps unfamiliar to some, the series's initial book, Fourth Wing, propelled the author to fame.
The books' viral success on BookTok, a TikTok community dedicated to book reviews, is a significant factor in their popularity. This platform launched similar titles like Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us to bestseller status in 2022, eventually leading to a film adaptation.
Why the Empyrean Series's Popularity?
While BookTok undeniably boosted the series, the books' inherent appeal is equally crucial. Fourth Wing and Iron Flame offer a captivating blend of familiar and fresh elements. Readers find echoes of Harry Potter in the plot, Twilight in the romance, and Inheritance Cycle in the dragons. This familiarity, combined with a unique narrative, creates a compelling read.
Another contributing factor is the explicit depiction of the protagonist's sexual encounters. This unexpected level of graphic detail in what initially seems like a standard young adult novel adds a distinctive element, transforming it into a steamy epic fantasy romance.
Will You Read Onyx Storm?
AnswerSee ResultsOther 2024 Amazon Bestsellers:
Onyx Storm secured the second spot on Amazon's 2024 bestseller list. The Women by Kristin Hannah, released in February 2024, claimed the top position, simultaneously topping The New York Times bestseller list. Here's a glimpse at the top ten:
- 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.
