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Furious Romantasy novel lovers took to social media to blast UK book sellers after they failed to deliver a copy of the highly anticipated Onyx Storm novel on its release day.
Fans of the ‘fairy porn’ genre had all earmarked Tuesday, January 21, in their calendars as the day the third instalment of the popular five-part Empyrean series by author Rebecca Yarros became available to read. The franchise’s success had meant the latest steamy dragon-riding story was being listed on bestseller charts as early as August last year due to pre-order numbers.
And hundreds of supporters also signed up in droves to attend midnight release parties across the UK earlier this week to make sure they got their hands on the viral hit. But for several book worms, this excitement quickly turned to disappointment as they realised their pre-ordered hardback copy would not be delivered in time.
After failing to receive an email confirming their book had been dispatched, many of them took to TikTok and Twitter to vent their frustration at the failures of companies such as Waterstones and Amazon. Some claimed they had placed their orders months ago in preparation for the big day, while others moaned that they would now have to stay off social media entirely until their copy arrived to avoid seeing spoilers.
One fan vented their frustrations, saying: “What’s the point in pre-ordering a book if it’s not going to arrive? Everyone is just going to be disappointed. There are just going to be lots of angry people.” Another user explained the great lengths they had gone to in order to make sure their sacred copy was delivered in an orderly fashion.
The ‘fairy porn’ or ‘Romantasy’ genre, which sees writers blend romance and elements of high fantasy, has taken the world by storm, with its fans being mainly young middle-class women. Its popularity has turned authors such as Yarros and Sarah J Mass, writer of the A Court Of Thorns And Roses (ACOTAR) series, into bestsellers.
Videos posted onto social media saw book worms attend these events in fancy dress, take part in dragon-themed quizzes and buy a coveted copy of the viral hit. The latest tale chronicles the continuation of protagonist Violet Sorrengail’s story as a dragon rider in a fictional war college and her romance with fellow rider Xaden Riorson.
Fans joined long queues to be in with a chance of laying their hands on the new release, and the latest book was listed on bestseller charts as early as August last year as a result of pre-orders. In anticipation for the big release, fans across the UK queued for hours in the late hours of Monday night to attend Onyx Storm midnight release parties.
Conclusion:
The release of Onyx Storm has sparked a frenzy among Romantasy fans, with many taking to social media to express their disappointment at the failure of UK book sellers to deliver the highly anticipated novel on its release day.
Frequently Asked Questions:
* What is the Romantasy genre?
The Romantasy genre is a subgenre of fantasy that combines elements of romance and fantasy.
* Who is the author of the Onyx Storm series?
Rebecca Yarros is the author of the Onyx Storm series.
* What is the plot of the Onyx Storm series?
The Onyx Storm series follows the story of protagonist Violet Sorrengail as a dragon rider in a fictional war college and her romance with fellow rider Xaden Riorson.
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