The Empyrean series has skyrocketed to fame over the past few years, fueled by a distinctive storyline and a viral boost from TikTok. The inaugural book, Fourth Wing, has been a constant fixture on Amazon's top-sellers list since its release in 2023. The latest addition to the series, Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros, has also seen remarkable success, with its preorders securing the number two spot on Amazon's best-sellers list in 2024.
Onyx Storm is set to hit the shelves on Tuesday, January 21, and preorders are currently available at a discount on Amazon. For those yet to dive into the series, the first two books, Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, are accessible for free with a Kindle Unlimited subscription for a limited time.
Onyx Storm Preorders
Onyx Storm (Standard Edition)
Hardcover and Kindle versions of the standard edition are available at a discount.
- Hardcover: $29.99, save 30% - Now $20.98 at Amazon
- Kindle: $29.99, save 50% - Now $14.99 at Amazon
The deluxe edition remains at full price, and paperback versions are not yet available for purchase. For more purchasing options, check out our guide on where to buy books online.
What Is the Empyrean Series About?
Before delving into the series, a friend recommended Fourth Wing to me, describing it as "Like the Harry Potter books, but with dragons." While this comparison holds true in the early stages, the series soon evolves to resemble the Twilight series more closely. It's a magical, fantasy romance novel that delves deeply into graphic details.
The narrative follows Violet Sorrengail, a seemingly fragile young girl coerced by her powerful mother into attending a perilous academy for dragon riders. As Violet navigates her vulnerabilities and strives to survive, she grapples with complex emotions about her mother, an old friend, and a boy she believes wishes her harm. Amidst this, deeper mysteries involving the dragons and her world unfold, placing Violet at the epicenter of an intense romance.
Fourth Wing and Iron Flame on Kindle Unlimited
Kindle Unlimited
The first two books in the Empyrean series, Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, are currently available for free on the Kindle app with a Kindle Unlimited subscription. To start your journey with the series, log into your Kindle account and download these titles before they are removed from the subscription service.
