The 2024 Amazon Bestsellers List was significantly impacted by a book that didn't launch until this week: Onyx Storm, the latest installment in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series. While many may not be familiar with the series, the first book, Fourth Wing, went viral on BookTok, propelling the series to immense popularity, 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' viral nature on TikTok is a key factor, but the books' inherent appeal also contributes to their success. Blending familiar elements from Harry Potter (plot structure), Twilight (romance), and Inheritance Cycle (dragons), the books offer a sense of familiarity with a fresh twist. The inclusion of explicit sexual content further differentiates the young adult fantasy romance, adding another layer of appeal to the story.
AnswerSee ResultsTop 10 Amazon Bestsellers of 2024Onyx Storm secured the second spot on Amazon's 2024 bestseller list. The Women by Kristin Hannah, released in February 2024, claimed the top position, also achieving success on 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
