The release of 'Onyx Storm,' the latest installment in Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean series, drew massive crowds to bookstores across the globe. With readers lined up at midnight launches, the book is poised to surpass previous sales records, reminiscent of the Harry Potter phenomenon.
Midnight Madness as Fans Celebrate 'Onyx Storm' Release
Midnight Madness as Fans Celebrate 'Onyx Storm' Release
A surge of excitement enveloped fans as they eagerly welcomed Rebecca Yarros' new fantasy title, 'Onyx Storm,' at midnight launch events worldwide.
Fans flocked to bookstores worldwide to celebrate the midnight release of 'Onyx Storm,' the latest novel in the Empyrean series by bestselling US author Rebecca Yarros. This eagerly awaited sequel follows the story of Violet Sorrengail, a dragon rider with a flair for magic, enthralling readers once again as the narrative unfolds in a world of dragons, romance, and epic warfare.
Yarros' publisher, Little, Brown, touted 'Onyx Storm' as the company’s biggest pre-ordered title since the 2016 release of the Harry Potter play script. Bookstores like Waterstones in the UK and Target in the US organized special late-night events or early openings to meet the soaring demand. Reports indicated that almost 60 Waterstones branches hosted special midnight releases, with major anticipation for sales that could potentially surpass previous instalments.
Fans experienced the buzz of excitement at release parties, such as in Waterstones’ Trafalgar Square branch, with attendees receiving goody bags, participating in themed quizzes, and enjoying the company of fellow readers. Mollie Short, a 23-year-old fan, expressed her enthusiasm for the book, mentioning how the Empyrean series provides an escape into a fantastical realm away from everyday life.
Connectively, Yarros took to Instagram to engage with her fans, urging them to embrace the story now that it was in their hands. The excitement was palpable, with comments flooding in from eager readers already diving into the book and contemplating their reactions to its twisty plot.
The author, known for integrating her experiences with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome into her character Violet, continues to captivate audiences and is recognized as a major figure in the burgeoning "romantasy" genre. In anticipation of 'Onyx Storm,' Yarros' previous titles, 'Fourth Wing' and 'Iron Flame,' climbed the bestseller lists once again, further solidifying her status in the literary world.
As Violet faces new trials and battles, readers are keen to discover how her journey evolves in this magical yet brutal landscape. With a legacy akin to that of Harry Potter, 'Onyx Storm' promises to enthrall fans both new and old in a ride filled with adventure, passion, and fantasy.
