Amazon's 2024 Bestseller Arrives Early

The 2024 Amazon Bestsellers List was surprisingly topped by a book released this week: Onyx Storm, the latest installment in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series. While this might seem unexpected, the series' success is built on a foundation of several factors.

For those unfamiliar, the series began with Fourth Wing, a novel that gained significant traction on BookTok, mirroring the success of Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us in 2022. This viral marketing, however, isn't the sole reason for the Empyrean series' popularity.

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 comfortable reading experience. The plot, genre, and the inclusion of explicit sexual content contribute to their widespread appeal. The combination of epic fantasy, dragons, and mature romance is a winning formula for many readers.

Will you read Onyx Storm?

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Interestingly, Onyx Storm secured only the second position on Amazon's 2024 bestseller list. The Women by Kristin Hannah, released in February 2024, claimed the top spot, also achieving success on the New York Times bestseller list. Here's a glimpse 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.