The 2024 Amazon Bestsellers List: A Surprise Hit and Familiar Favorites
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. While unfamiliar to some, the series's predecessor, Fourth Wing, catapulted the author to fame. This success is largely attributed to BookTok, the book-loving corner of TikTok, which previously boosted Colleen Hoover's It Ends With Us to the top of bestseller lists in 2022.
Why the Empyrean Series's Soaring 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 TikTok undeniably played a significant role, the books' plot and genre were inherently successful. Fourth Wing and Iron Flame offer a compelling blend of familiar elements: the magical world reminiscent of Harry Potter, the romance reminiscent of Twilight, and the dragons reminiscent of Inheritance Cycle. This familiar yet fresh approach resonates with readers.
Another factor contributing to the series's popularity is the explicit depiction of the protagonist's sexual encounters. What begins as a typical young adult novel quickly transitions into a steamy romance, maintaining this intensity throughout. The combination of epic fantasy, romance, dragons, and mature themes is a winning formula.
AnswerSee ResultsOther Amazon Bestsellers of 2024Onyx Storm secured the second spot on Amazon's 2024 bestseller list. The top spot belonged to Kristin Hannah's The Women, released in February 2024, which also topped 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.
