This Week in Fantasy — Week of June 1, 2026

Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry

Published: April 7, 2026

Rites of the Starling is a fantasy novel that follows the story of a young woman as she navigates a world of magic and politics. With a strong female lead and a richly detailed world, this book is sure to appeal to fans of fantasy and romance.

Stats: 121,864 → 129,580 (+7,716) — Steady performer, outpacing most new releases in the genre.

A Parade of Horribles by Matt Dinniman

Published: May 12, 2026

A Parade of Horribles is the eighth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, following the adventures of Carl and Donut as they compete in a series of challenges. With its unique blend of humor and fantasy, this book is sure to delight fans of the series.

Stats: 26,072 → 35,908 (+9,836) — Fastest growing book in the top 5, with a significant increase in ratings.

Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen

Published: May 5, 2026

Fury Bound is a dark and romantic sequel to Dire Bound, following the story of Meryn Cooper as she navigates a world of magic and politics. With its strong female lead and complex world-building, this book is sure to appeal to fans of fantasy and romance.

Stats: 35,390 → 42,161 (+6,771) — Consistent performer, with a steady increase in ratings over the past few weeks.

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

Published: January 21, 2025

Onyx Storm is a fantasy novel that follows the story of Violet Sorrengail as she navigates a world of magic and war. With its strong female lead and richly detailed world, this book is sure to appeal to fans of fantasy and adventure.

Stats: 1,813,560 → 1,820,086 (+6,526) — Steady performer, with a consistent increase in ratings over the past few weeks.

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Published: March 18, 2025

Sunrise on the Reaping is a dystopian novel that follows the story of Haymitch Abernathy as he navigates a world of war and rebellion. With its strong male lead and richly detailed world, this book is sure to appeal to fans of science fiction and adventure.

Stats: 1,199,118 → 1,205,051 (+5,933) — Steady performer, with a consistent increase in ratings over the past few weeks.

The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker

Published: May 19, 2026

The Ballad of Falling Dragons is a fantasy novel that follows the story of Raeve as she navigates a world of magic and dragons. With its unique blend of fantasy and romance, this book is sure to appeal to fans of the genre.

Stats: 3,744 → 9,314 (149%, +5,570) — Fastest growing book in the top 5, with a significant increase in ratings.

The Midnight Train by Matt Haig

Published: May 26, 2026

The Midnight Train is a fantasy novel that follows the story of Wilbur as he navigates a world of magic and time travel. With its unique blend of fantasy and romance, this book is sure to appeal to fans of the genre.

Stats: 1,306 → 3,210 (146%, +1,904) — Consistent performer, with a steady increase in ratings over the past few weeks.

Birds of a Feather by Kate Stewart

Published: May 26, 2026

Birds of a Feather is a dark romance novel that follows the story of Tyler and Larissa as they navigate a world of magic and politics. With its strong male and female leads and complex world-building, this book is sure to appeal to fans of fantasy and romance.

Stats: 804 → 2,162 (169%, +1,358) — Fastest growing debut in the top 5, with a significant increase in ratings.

Broken Dove by Dani Francis

Published: May 12, 2026

Broken Dove is a dystopian novel that follows the story of Wren Darlington as she navigates a world of magic and war. With its strong female lead and richly detailed world, this book is sure to appeal to fans of fantasy and adventure.

Stats: 10,923 → 15,148 (39%, +4,225) — Consistent performer, with a steady increase in ratings over the past few weeks.