The 2024 Amazon Bestseller List was dominated by a book that didn't even release 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, catapulting the series to success, much like Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us did 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' popularity isn't solely attributed to TikTok. The books blend familiar elements from popular series like Harry Potter, Twilight, and Inheritance Cycle, creating a unique yet comforting reading experience. The inclusion of graphic sexual content adds another layer, transforming a seemingly standard young adult novel into a steamy epic fantasy romance.
AnswerSee ResultsTop 10 Amazon Bestsellers of 2024Onyx Storm secured the number two spot on Amazon's 2024 bestseller list. The Women by Kristin Hannah claimed the top position, also topping the New York Times bestseller list upon its February 2024 release. Here's a look 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
