This Week in Adventure — Week of June 22, 2026

Adventure Book of the Week

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman, Tevagah, Laurel Pursuit Studios

Published: May 19, 2026

This title debuted in the top slot with 2,181 ratings, reflecting a solid growth rate of 7.2%, adding 147 new ratings since last week. This launch signifies strong initial pickup for a new release, suggesting there's a keen interest in its unique premise involving a survival scenario on a game show set in a post-apocalyptic world.

Compared to other debuting Adventure titles this week, "Dungeon Crawler Carl" outpaces its competition significantly, as the second most popular title, "The River She Became," only gained 13 new ratings for a total of 569. The stark contrast underlines Carl's compelling hook and attractiveness within the genre, marking it as a standout for Adventure readers.

Hypothetically, the engaging mix of humor, survival, and gaming elements may be the catalyst for its quick uptake. As gaming and LitRPG genres become increasingly popular, readers may be flocking to titles that blend these aspects with a humorous adventure narrative.

Stats: 2,034 → 2,181 (+147)

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The River She Became by Emily Varga

Published: June 30, 2026

This new release shows a more modest growth rate of 2.3% this week, adding only 13 new ratings to reach a total of 569. The narrative's unique blend of fantasy and romance might explain its appeal, but it has yet to match the breakout start of "Dungeon Crawler Carl."

Stats: 556 → 569 (+13)

Forbidden Mountain by Brandon Mull

Published: April 14, 2026

This title shows steady, if modest, growth of 2.8%, adding 9 ratings to hit 328 overall. As another new release, it benefits from its established author’s fan base, yet its performance falls behind both "Dungeon Crawler Carl" and "The River She Became."

Stats: 319 → 328 (+9)

The Sisters Brothers by Patrick deWitt

Published: April 26, 2011

This historical adventure continues to hold a robust position with 104,647 ratings, having added just 6 in the past week. Despite a negligible growth rate of 0.01%, its long-standing presence shows its enduring appeal in the genre.

Stats: 104,641 → 104,647 (+6)