The Amazon 2024 Bestseller List: A Surprising Top Performer
2024 saw many excellent book releases, but the biggest surprise on Amazon's bestseller list is a title that launched just this week: Onyx Storm, the latest installment in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series.
If you're unfamiliar with the series, you've likely heard of its predecessor, Fourth Wing. The series's popularity largely stems from its viral success on BookTok, a trend mirroring that of Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us, a 2022 bestseller that also transitioned to film.
Why the Empyrean Series's Explosive 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 BookTok undeniably fueled the series's virality, the books' plot and genre were inherently primed for success. Fourth Wing and Iron Flame are captivating reads, blending familiar elements of Harry Potter (in its magical world-building), Twilight (in its romance), and Inheritance Cycle (in its dragons). The result is a unique blend of the familiar and the fresh.
Another factor contributing to the series's appeal is its explicit depiction of the protagonist's sexual encounters. What begins as a typical young adult novel quickly transitions into a steamy narrative that maintains its intensity. Essentially, it's epic fantasy romance with dragons and mature themes—a winning combination for many readers.
AnswerSee ResultsAmazon's 2024 Bestsellers: Beyond Onyx StormOnyx Storm secured the second spot on Amazon's 2024 bestseller list. The top-ranking novel was Kristin Hannah's The Women, released in February 2024 and also a New York Times bestseller. Below is a glimpse at the top ten:
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