Amazon's Second Best-Selling Book of 2024 Was a Preorder That Just Came Out This Week

The 2024 Amazon Bestseller List was dominated by a book that didn't even release until this week: Onyx Storm, the latest installment in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series. While this might seem surprising, its success builds upon the phenomenal popularity of the series's first book, Fourth Wing.

The series's rise to fame is largely attributed to its viral success on BookTok, a trend mirroring the trajectory of Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us in 2022. But the books' appeal extends beyond social media trends.

Why the Empyrean Series' Success?

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9Hardcover and Kindle versions available at a discount.$29.99 save 30%$20.98 at Amazon$29.99 save 50%$14.99 at Amazon KindleThe books cleverly blend familiar elements from popular series like Harry Potter, Twilight, and Inheritance Cycle, creating a unique yet relatable reading experience. The engaging plot and fantasy genre provide a solid foundation, but the series also incorporates explicit sexual content, adding a layer of mature appeal that sets it apart from typical young adult fiction. It's a potent combination of epic fantasy, romance, and mature themes.

Will you read Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm secured the number two spot on Amazon's 2024 bestseller list. Kristin Hannah's The Women, released in February 2024, claimed the top position, also achieving success on the New York Times bestseller list. Here's a look at the top ten:

1. The Women - Kristin Hannah
2. Onyx Storm - Rebecca Yarros
3. Atomic Habits - James Clear
4. Hillbilly Elegy - J.D. Vance
5. The Housemaid - Freida McFadden
6. Mom, I Want to Hear Your Story - Jeffrey Mason
7. Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story - Jeffrey Mason
8. The Anxious Generation - Jonathan Haidt
9. It Ends With Us - Colleen Hoover
10. Good Energy - Casey Means M.D.