Fantasy fans turned out in droves for the midnight release of Onyx Storm, the third instalment in Rebecca Yarros’s blockbuster Empyrean series. The event, described as one of the publishing highlights of the year, saw eager readers queuing outside Dymocks on George Street, Sydney, some camping overnight to be among the first to snag a copy.
With dragons, magic, and steamy romance at its core, the Empyrean series has captivated readers worldwide. Publisher Little, Brown revealed Onyx Storm is its biggest pre-ordered title since the release of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child script in 2016.
Dymocks staff welcomed fans with applause as doors opened at midnight, with customers quickly snapping up copies straight from unpacked boxes. Sharing the excitement on Instagram, Dymocks wrote: “Thanks to those who joined us for a fun night of dragons, music, and mayhem.”
The post from Dymocks Sydney on their Instagram page.
Little, Brown’s editorial director Rebekah West praised the fan frenzy, saying, “This level of devotion hasn’t been seen since the days of Harry Potter.”
The Empyrean saga follows Violet Sorrengail, thrust into a kingdom at war and forced to pursue life as a dragon rider under her mother’s orders. The series has cemented Yarros as one of the most exciting voices in fantasy fiction today.