The Empyrean series has rapidly emerged as one of the most talked-about literary phenomena of recent years, largely due to its captivating premise and a significant boost from platforms like TikTok, where it first gained viral traction. Fourth Wing, the inaugural novel in the series, has maintained a prominent spot on Amazon's best-sellers list since its release in 2023 and continues to hold strong. Interestingly, preorders for the latest installment, Onyx Storm, penned by Rebecca Yarros, reached number two on Amazon's best-seller list in 2024.
Onyx Storm is scheduled for official release on Tuesday, January 21, and is currently available at discounted prices on Amazon for both Hardcover and Kindle editions. Additionally, if you haven't explored the series yet, you can access the first two books, Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, for free through Kindle Unlimited for a limited time.
Onyx Storm Preorders
Onyx Storm (Standard Edition)
- Hardcover and Kindle versions available at a discount.
- Save 30%: $29.99 → $20.98 at Amazon
- Save 50%: $29.99 → $14.99 at Amazon Kindle
Preorders for the standard edition of Onyx Storm are currently discounted. However, the deluxe edition remains at full price, and paperback versions are not yet available. For further purchasing options, refer to our guide on where to buy books online.
What Is the Empyrean Series About?
Before diving into the series, a friend recommended Fourth Wing to me by describing it as "Harry Potter with dragons." While this proved accurate initially, the story quickly evolved into something akin to the Twilight series. At its core, it's a magical, fantasy romance novel with vivid, detailed romantic elements.
The narrative follows Violet Sorrengail, a delicate young woman compelled by her formidable mother to join the perilous academy of dragon riders. As Violet navigates challenges, overcomes her vulnerabilities, and battles her complicated feelings toward her mother, an old friend, and someone she believes seeks her demise, she discovers deeper secrets about the dragons and her world. Amidst this turmoil, she finds herself entangled in an intense romance.
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The first two books in the Empyrean series, Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, are currently accessible for free via the Kindle app with a Kindle Unlimited subscription. If you're eager to explore the series, log into your Kindle account and download both books before they become unavailable under your subscription.