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The Amazon 2024 Bestseller List: A Surprising Top Performer

2024 saw many excellent book releases, but the biggest surprise on Amazon's bestseller list was a title released just this week: Onyx Storm, the latest installment in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series. While unfamiliar with the series? You might know its predecessor, Fourth Wing. The series's popularity largely stems from its viral success on BookTok, mirroring the trajectory of Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us, a 2022 bestseller that also became a film.

Why the Empyrean Series's 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 KindleWhile BookTok undeniably fueled the series's virality, the books' plot and genre were inherently successful. Both Fourth Wing and Iron Flame are captivating reads, blending familiar elements of Harry Potter (in its plot), Twilight (in its romance), and Inheritance Cycle (in its dragons). This creates a sense of familiarity while feeling refreshingly new.

Another factor contributing to the series's popularity is its explicit depiction of the protagonist's sexual encounters. What begins as a typical young adult novel quickly becomes intensely sensual, maintaining this tone throughout. Essentially, it's epic fantasy romance with dragons and explicit sex—a winning combination for many readers.

Will you read Onyx Storm?

Yes!No!I'll read the first two books firstAnswerSee ResultsAmazon's 2024 Bestsellers: The Full Top Ten

Onyx Storm secured the second spot on Amazon's 2024 bestseller list. The top spot went to Kristin Hannah's The Women, released in February 2024 and also a New York Times bestseller. Here's a look at the complete 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.