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"2024's Second Best-Selling Book on Amazon Released This Week"

by Jason Apr 20,2025

Among the myriad of great books released last year, one title has particularly stood out on Amazon's best sellers list for 2024: "Onyx Storm," the latest installment in the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros. Released just this week, it has quickly captured the attention of readers worldwide.

If you're not yet familiar with the Empyrean series, you might still recognize its first book, "Fourth Wing," which gained immense popularity on BookTok, a segment of TikTok known for boosting romance novels. A prime example of BookTok's influence is "It Ends With Us" by Colleen Hoover, which, after going viral in 2022, soared to the top of the best-selling lists and was later adapted into a movie.

Why Is The Empyrean Series So Popular?

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While TikTok undeniably plays a significant role in the series' virality, the inherent appeal of the plot and genre has been crucial to its success. Having read both "Fourth Wing" and "Iron Flame," I can attest to their gripping nature. These novels blend elements reminiscent of the Harry Potter series, the romantic tension of Twilight, and the dragon lore of the Inheritance Cycle, offering a fresh yet familiar reading experience.

Another compelling aspect of the series is its bold, graphic portrayal of the main character's sexual encounters. What begins as a seemingly typical young adult novel quickly escalates into an intense, steamy fantasy romance centered around dragons and passionate relationships, making it a unique and highly sought-after read.

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

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

  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.
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