Preorder Success: Amazon's #2 Bestseller Unveiled

The 2024 Amazon Bestsellers 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 many might not be familiar with the series, the first book, Fourth Wing, went viral on BookTok, mirroring the success of Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us in 2022.

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 series' popularity stems from a potent combination of factors. BookTok undeniably played a major role in its virality. However, the books' plot and genre—a blend of familiar elements reminiscent of Harry Potter, Twilight, and Inheritance Cycle—create a unique yet comforting reading experience. The inclusion of explicit sexual content adds another layer to its appeal, transforming a seemingly standard young adult fantasy into a steamy epic romance.

Will you be reading Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm secured the second spot on Amazon's 2024 bestseller list. Kristin Hannah's The Women, released in February, claimed the top position, also dominating 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.