The Amazon 2024 Bestseller List: Onyx Storm and More
2024 saw a plethora of fantastic books, but one unexpected title dominated Amazon's bestseller list: Onyx Storm, the latest installment in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series, which launched this week. Even if unfamiliar with the series, you've likely encountered its predecessor, Fourth Wing. This series's viral success is largely attributed to BookTok, mirroring the trajectory of other romance novels, most notably Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us in 2022.
Why the Empyrean Series's Popularity?
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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 KindleWhile TikTok undeniably fueled the series's viral fame, its plot and genre were inherently primed for success. Both Fourth Wing and Iron Flame are captivating reads, blending familiar elements of Harry Potter, Twilight, and Inheritance Cycle, creating a unique yet comfortably recognizable narrative.
Another contributing factor is the explicit depiction of the protagonist's sexual encounters. What begins as a typical young adult novel quickly transitions into a steamy romance, maintaining this intensity throughout. The combination of epic fantasy, dragons, and mature themes clearly resonates with readers.
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Onyx Storm secured the second spot on Amazon's 2024 bestseller list. Kristin Hannah's The Women, released in February 2024, claimed the top position, also 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
