This Week in Fantasy — Week of June 15, 2026

New Fantasy Releases

No new Fantasy releases moved enough this week to make the cut.

Fantasy Backlist Risers

العارين by دعاء الجدعاني

Published: January 1, 2022

This collection of young people visiting a wise old man to hear his strange tales shows a slight uptick this week. At just a 1 rating increase, it indicates an intriguing stability in interest, even as backlist titles typically ebb and flow.

Stats: 2,455 → 2,456 (+1)

أكتِب حتى لا يأكلني الشيطان by مريم الحيسي

Published: June 12, 2024

Currently holding the top spot in the most-read list, this title experienced minimal growth with an increase of just 5 ratings. This reflects a debatable engagement from readers, especially notable for a book that's become a recent favorite among genre fans.

Stats: 4,399 → 4,404 (+5)

جمره by دعاء الجدعاني

Published: January 1, 2023

This title is still drawing attention, albeit with a minor rise of 2 ratings. Its current rank suggests a healthy level of interest, likely buoyed by the depth of its storytelling around a character suffering from societal rejection.

Stats: 3,337 → 3,339 (+2)

إنني أتعفن رعبًا by مريم الحيسي

Published: September 1, 2023

This book has also seen a slight uptick of 2 ratings this week, indicating a stable and possibly growing readership. Its thematic resonance with horror elements in the narrative likely provides a solid foundation for maintaining interest.

Stats: 3,817 → 3,819 (+2)

The Takeaway

This week in Fantasy, there was a notable lack of new releases making significant impact, as no new titles broke into the rankings. Instead, the backlist is holding steady, with three titles emerging with increases of 1-5 ratings each. This suggests a trend leaning towards rediscovery of existing works rather than a surge in excitement for new releases, highlighting the continued relevance of established titles in this genre.