Bestseller Surprise! Preordered Novel Dominates Amazon

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

Its predecessor, Fourth Wing, initially gained traction through BookTok, mirroring the success of Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us in 2022. This viral marketing, however, isn't the sole reason for its popularity.

Why the Empyrean Series Soared?

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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 novels cleverly blend familiar elements from popular series like Harry Potter, Twilight, and Inheritance Cycle, creating a unique yet comfortably recognizable reading experience. The books offer a compelling plot and genre combination.

Another key factor is the explicit depiction of sexual encounters, adding a mature dimension to what initially appears as a young adult fantasy. This unexpected blend of epic fantasy, romance, and mature themes has clearly resonated with readers.

Will you read Onyx Storm?

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Onyx Storm secured the second spot. The top seller was Kristin Hannah's The Women, released in February 2024, which also topped 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