The release generated significant excitement, with hundreds of midnight launch events held across bookstores in the U.S. and Canada.

The audiobook became available at midnight on various platforms, including Spotify, although its availability on Audible remains unconfirmed.

These midnight events offered fans early access to the book, creating a festive atmosphere for attendees.

Despite freezing temperatures, many fans braved the cold to secure a Target-exclusive special edition of 'Onyx Storm.'

Physical copies of the Target edition also sold out rapidly in stores following the release.

The Kindle version of 'Onyx Storm' is also expected to be available on the same day, likely around 3 a.m., although the exact timing is still pending confirmation.

On January 21, 2025, 'Onyx Storm,' the highly anticipated third book in the Empyrean series by Rebecca Yarros, was officially released.

Yarros, who described the writing process for 'Onyx Storm' as extremely demanding, has not yet begun work on the fourth book in the series.

However, Target's website faced outages due to overwhelming demand, and the special edition quickly sold out online.

She cited the intense pressure of completing book three as a reason for this delay.

In addition to the physical book, the audiobook version, narrated by Rebecca Soler, was released simultaneously.

For those who pre-ordered, copies were set to ship on the release day, though delivery times may vary by location.