"Amazon's 2024 Second Best-Seller: A Preorder Released This Week"

Among the plethora of remarkable books released last year, one title has truly captured the spotlight on Amazon's best sellers list for 2024, despite its release just this week. That book is "Onyx Storm," the latest installment in the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros. If you're not already familiar with this series, you might have heard of its first book, "Fourth Wing," which gained immense popularity on BookTok, a segment of TikTok dedicated to book lovers. This platform has previously propelled other romance novels to fame, such as Colleen Hoover's "It Ends With Us," which became a bestseller in 2022 and was later adapted into a movie.

Why Is The Empyrean Series So Popular?

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While TikTok certainly played a significant role in the viral success of the Empyrean series, the books themselves are crafted for widespread appeal. Having read both "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame," I can attest that these novels are incredibly engaging and difficult to set aside. They cleverly blend elements reminiscent of the Harry Potter series, the romantic allure of Twilight, and the dragon-centric world of the Inheritance Cycle, offering readers a sense of familiarity wrapped in a fresh narrative.

Another contributing factor to the series' popularity is the explicit nature of the main character's romantic encounters. What starts as a typical young adult novel quickly escalates into a steamy, fast-paced epic fantasy romance featuring dragons and intense sexual content, making it a unique and compelling read.

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What Were the Other Amazon Best-Selling Books of 2024?

While "Onyx Storm" secured the second spot on Amazon's 2024 best sellers list, the top-selling novel was "The Women" by Kristin Hannah, released in February 2024. This book also topped The New York Times best seller list. Here's a quick overview of the top ten books that made Amazon's list in 2024:

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.