Weekly Gains Report

This Week in Ratings — Week of June 1, 2026

by Book Report · June 5, 2026 · 3 min read
Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke added 39,094 ratings this week — more than any other Contemporary Romance title and remarkable for a book published this year. Here's what else moved.

Top Absolute Gainers

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Published: April 7, 2026

It's a story about a traditional American woman who suddenly awakens in the brutal reality of 1855. She must unravel whether this living nightmare is an elaborate hoax, a twisted reality show, or something far more sinister.

Stats: 196,359 -> 235,453 (+39,094) - This is the largest absolute gain of the week, showcasing the book's growing popularity.

Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

Published: May 5, 2026

It's a heart-stopping, utterly romantic new novel about best friends who have one week in paradise to fix their friendship or fall apart.

Stats: 55,650 -> 72,265 (+16,615) - Our Perfect Storm continues to climb the charts with its second consecutive week of significant gains.

A Parade of Horribles by Matt Dinniman

Published: May 12, 2026

It's the eighth book in the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, where Carl and Donut are forced to compete in a surprisingly normal set of tasks on the tenth floor.

Stats: 26,072 -> 38,690 (+12,618) - A Parade of Horribles sees a significant increase in ratings, solidifying its position in the top 3.

The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez

Published: March 24, 2026

It's a beautiful, compelling novel that revels in laughter, friendship, and the messy choices life can throw our way.

Stats: 181,888 -> 192,893 (+11,005) - The Night We Met experiences steady growth, maintaining its position in the top 5.

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

Published: January 21, 2025

It's a story about Violet Sorrengail, who must journey beyond the failing Aretian wards to seek allies from unfamiliar lands to stand with Navarre.

Stats: 1,813,560 -> 1,822,350 (+8,790) - Onyx Storm, published last year, still manages to attract new readers, demonstrating its enduring appeal.

Biggest Percentage Gainers

Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick

Published: May 26, 2026

It's a brutally honest and completely relatable story about a hopeless romantic who's about to be a thirty-year-old virgin.

Stats: 1,007 -> 9,453 (838.7%, +8,446) - This debut novel sees an astonishing 838.7% increase in ratings, catapulting it to the top of the percentage gainers list.

21 Willow Lane: A BRAND NEW tense psychological thriller of hidden secrets for 2026 by Keri Beevis

Published: May 22, 2026

It's a gripping psychological thriller about a woman who moves to a new town, only to discover dark secrets and a potential threat to her life.

Stats: 59 -> 390 (561.0%, +331) - 21 Willow Lane experiences a significant surge in popularity, with a 561% increase in ratings.

Body of Lies by Jo Callaghan

Published: May 21, 2026

It's a brand-new thriller featuring DCS Kat Frank and AIDE Lock, who must solve a high-profile case involving a local MP's murder.

Stats: 70 -> 307 (338.6%, +237) - Body of Lies sees a substantial increase in ratings, with a 338.6% gain.

The Final Target by Nora Roberts

Published: May 26, 2026

It's a gripping new thriller about a young author who becomes the object of a fan's desire and rage.

Stats: 960 -> 4,012 (317.9%, +3,052) - The Final Target experiences a notable surge in popularity, with a 317.9% increase in ratings.

Birds of a Feather by Kate Stewart

Published: May 26, 2026

It's the third installment in the Ravenhood Legacy series, a darkly seductive saga about a man named Tyler Carter Jennings.

Stats: 804 -> 2,942 (265.9%, +2,138) - Birds of a Feather sees a significant increase in ratings, with a 265.9% gain.

Pick of the Week

Phoebe Berman's Gonna Lose It by Brooke Averick stands out as the most interesting story this week, with an astonishing 838.7% increase in ratings. This debut novel has catapulted to the top of the percentage gainers list, showcasing its rapid growth in popularity. The book's relatable storyline and honest portrayal of intimacy anxiety have likely contributed to its surge in popularity, making it a compelling pick for this week.

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