Best-selling US fantasy author Rebecca Yarros has released her highly anticipated new book, Onyx Storm, the third novel in her Empyrean series. The book is set in a world of dragons, magic, warfare, and steamy romance, with fans showing their devotion to the series by queuing up for the release.
According to its publisher Little, Brown, Onyx Storm is the company’s biggest pre-ordered title since it released the Harry Potter play script in 2016. Shops around the world held special events, including late-night openings and early releases, with UK chain Waterstones holding almost 60 branches open for the occasion.
In some countries, fans waited until 3am to get their hands on an exclusive special edition of the book from Target, but many reported issues with the store’s website. Despite this, Rebecca West, editorial director of Little Brown’s Piaktus imprint, said that the level of fan devotion was not seen since the days of Harry Potter.
Fans have praised Yarros for creating a world that is both magical and brutal, with heroine Violet Sorrengail facing challenges as she trains to become an elite dragon rider. The book has already made it to the top two slots in the New York Times fiction bestsellers list, and fans are eagerly awaiting its release.
Yarros has expressed her gratitude to her fans on social media, writing: “1. It’s in your hands now. 2. Thank you for sharing this incredible experience with me. 3. Enjoy the ride.” The book is set to be a thrilling ride for fans of romantasy novels, and its release is being eagerly anticipated by those who have followed the series since its beginning.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy0px6xwr30o