The Amazon 2024 Bestseller List: A Surprising Top Performer
2024 saw a plethora of fantastic books, but the biggest surprise on Amazon's bestseller list was a title released just this week: Onyx Storm, the latest installment in Rebecca Yarros's Empyrean series. Even if unfamiliar with the series, you've likely heard of its predecessor, Fourth Wing. The books' viral success on BookTok mirrors the trajectory of other romance novels, most notably Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us, a 2022 bestseller that later became a film.
Why the Empyrean Series's 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 popularity, the books' inherent appeal also played a significant role. Fourth Wing and Iron Flame (the first two books) are undeniably captivating reads, blending familiar elements from series like Harry Potter (in its plot structure), Twilight (in its romance), and Inheritance Cycle (in its dragons), creating a fresh yet comfortable reading experience.
Another factor contributing to the series's success is the explicit depiction of the protagonist's sexual encounters. This unexpected level of graphic detail in what initially appears as a young adult novel adds a unique dimension, transforming it into a steamy epic fantasy romance with dragons—a potent combination for many readers.
AnswerSee ResultsAmazon's 2024 Bestsellers: Beyond Onyx Storm
Onyx Storm secured the second spot on Amazon's 2024 bestseller list. The top spot went to Kristin Hannah's The Women, released in February 2024 and also a New York Times bestseller. 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.
