The world of books is always changing! There is a renewed interest in fantasy fiction and the rise of BookTok has certainly helped to get these awesome stories into the hands of those who may not have ever been able to find them! Recently, there's one author and series in particular, who seems to really capture people's imaginations.
Onyx Storm and Fourth Wing:
Rebecca Yarros has made quite an impact in the literary world with her Empyrean series and its most recent installment is Onyx Storm which has generated so much excitement and speculation on BookTok! In particular for the upcoming January 20, 2025 release. We are just months away!
Even before its arrival, there is plenty of buzz about the details. Violet's second signet continues to keep the story full of intrigue! There are plenty of other questions. Such as what Xaden's fate will be! Author Rebecca Yarros even has her own posts adding to the buzz but not quite spoiling the storyline.
Barnes & Noble's Midnight Release Parties:
It looks like even booksellers are catching on to just how big Fourth Wing truly is. The Empyrean series really created a buzz! Barnes & Noble, a big player in the book industry, is bringing back the midnight book launch parties for this author's latest installment! It’s a really exciting move as that really hadn't happened in recent years for an up-and-coming book! These launch events were super huge years ago for big hits like Harry Potter or Twilight, and this feels pretty special, considering it's not very common!
What’s great? These special launch parties give Fourth Wing fans the chance to get a copy of Onyx Storm. Those fans attending these events will also enjoy activities at select Barnes & Noble locations in the United States and Canada. This certainly builds more awareness and makes the buzz stronger for fans in a whole new generation who never really saw these parties when many of those popular titles came out.
Rebecca Yarros even announced on Instagram that she was going to make a special appearance at one of these locations, which took place in Los Angeles, CA. This might just show that Barnes & Noble feels that Fourth Wing has great potential! That's a level of trust you won't see for other authors and their books this soon. These parties help to reinforce its popularity, and shows everyone how much Onyx Storm, and the Empyrean series is growing.
A Unique Trend From BookTok:
It’s clear that social media and BookTok are making a big difference in giving books the recognition they deserve! And in Onyx Storm, and Fourth Wing really stands out. You wouldn't often see this special trend, making a big comeback as well. However, there are several other factors!
- Midnight book launch events showcase this new series. The publishers have huge expectations as this story develops even further. The "Fourth Wing" popularity gave way to other large series that took longer for them to get the type of appreciation Fourth Wing and Onyx Storm are receiving.
- BookTok gave "Fourth Wing" some unique success which is a great way to grow recognition even further!
- What helped make it more memorable is that Fourth Wing is bringing great storytelling in the best possible way to build great characters who capture people's hearts and make fans wonder what will come next! This also brings the amazing abilities that BookTok and other social media networks have given to creators!
Onyx Storm's Success & Fourth Wing's Future:
With all this in mind, the fact that Onyx Storm really created this massive moment really shows what Fourth Wing's potential may truly be, in all that it will come to represent! Sarah J. Maas' most popular "Crescent City" release also made a big splash when the book was released! However, it should be considered, too. that that author had been famous online through BookTok for years. This is what's going to help determine whether Onyx Storm keeps gaining traction in a market with ever changing expectations! What's important about Onyx Storm is its continued ability to create amazing hype and also highlight new events that will make these parties memorable!
What also needs to be said about Fourth Wing is that there's going to be plenty of amazing plot points! There's all kinds of anticipation in the story including
- The secrets of Violet's second signet,
- how Xaden may manage to survive a newfound venin threat!
- There is certainly going to be a renewed interest in these battles and adventures! The characters in the book go to new places. As Violet and Xaden confront these huge challenges their close friends are also changed in a major way and it leaves people really looking forward to just what's going to happen.
It will be interesting to see whether the new novel can reach the heights of "Fourth Wing," but these parties show just how huge the anticipation has already become. It really seems that social media is helping give new authors the chance to connect and showcase new talent that is able to take over the book world in really memorable ways! Make sure to watch for Onyx Storm's big release. Be sure to visit Barnes & Noble for an opportunity to take part! It's going to be a massive release and may very well give these parties the boost they really need. The continued attention shows the strength of this incredible series.
