This Week in Ratings — Week of June 29, 2026

The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez led the pack this week with 13,227 new ratings, marking a 5.8% increase in its total ratings count. This significant gain propels it to the top of the absolute gains list, outpacing other notable titles. Here's what else moved:

Top Absolute Gainers

The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez

Published: March 24, 2026

Romance novel about a split-second decision that changes everything. The Night We Met added 13,227 ratings this week, a 5.8% increase from its prior count of 228,678 to 241,905, demonstrating steady growth for a book published this year.

Stats: 228,678 -> 241,905 (+13,227) -- The Night We Met's rating growth is significant, placing it at the top of the absolute gains list, showcasing its enduring appeal.

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Published: June 3, 2025

Historical fiction novel about a woman who joins NASA's space shuttle program. Atmosphere added 11,070 ratings this week, a 1.2% increase from its prior count of 917,750 to 928,820, indicating a consistent fan base.

Stats: 917,750 -> 928,820 (+11,070) -- Atmosphere's growth, though less dramatic, underscores its stable position among readers, given its prior count and increase.

Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan

Published: May 26, 2026

Romance novel about a woman who helps a man deal with a public breakup. Dolly All the Time gained 9,647 ratings this week, a 34.2% increase from its prior count of 28,247 to 37,894, showing rapid growth for a new release.

Stats: 28,247 -> 37,894 (+9,647) -- Dolly All the Time's significant percentage increase highlights its popularity among contemporary romance readers, especially considering its recent publication.

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros

Published: January 21, 2025

Fantasy romance novel about a woman's journey beyond the failing Aretian wards. Onyx Storm added 6,821 ratings this week, a 0.4% increase from its prior count of 1,841,617 to 1,848,438, demonstrating a modest but continuous gain.

Stats: 1,841,617 -> 1,848,438 (+6,821) -- Onyx Storm's growth, albeit small in percentage, is notable given its large prior count, indicating sustained interest in the fantasy genre.

Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry

Published: April 7, 2026

Fantasy romance novel about a woman's journey to save her kingdom. Rites of the Starling gained 6,518 ratings this week, a 4.3% increase from its prior count of 151,064 to 157,582, showing promising growth for a new title.

Stats: 151,064 -> 157,582 (+6,518) -- Rites of the Starling's increase is significant, especially considering its publication date, suggesting a strong start for this fantasy romance novel.

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Published: March 18, 2025

Dystopian novel about the 50th annual Hunger Games. Sunrise on the Reaping added 5,942 ratings this week, a 0.5% increase from its prior count of 1,224,937 to 1,230,879, indicating a slow but steady accumulation of ratings.

Stats: 1,224,937 -> 1,230,879 (+5,942) -- Sunrise on the Reaping's modest increase is expected given its older publication date, yet it remains a notable title in the dystopian genre.

Fury Bound by Sable Sorensen

Published: May 5, 2026

Fantasy romance novel about a woman who inherits a crown and a deadly war. Fury Bound gained 5,415 ratings this week, an 8.9% increase from its prior count of 60,676 to 66,091, marking a notable rise for a newer release.

Stats: 60,676 -> 66,091 (+5,415) -- Fury Bound's growth rate is impressive, given its recent publication, suggesting a strong reception among fantasy romance readers.

The Ballad of Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker

Published: May 19, 2026

Fantasy romance novel and the sequel to When the Moon Hatched. The Ballad of Falling Dragons added 5,354 ratings this week, a 20.1% increase from its prior count of 26,688 to 32,042, showing a significant increase in interest.

Stats: 26,688 -> 32,042 (+5,354) -- The Ballad of Falling Dragons' substantial percentage increase indicates a dedicated fan base eagerly following the series, with notable growth in ratings.

Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry

Published: April 22, 2025

Romance novel about two writers competing for a chance to tell a woman's story. Great Big Beautiful Life gained 4,891 ratings this week, a 0.6% increase from its prior count of 824,083 to 828,974, representing a consistent though slow growth pattern.

Stats: 824,083 -> 828,974 (+4,891) -- Great Big Beautiful Life's modest increase reflects its established reader base, with a continued though slow accumulation of new ratings.

The Shippers by Katherine Center

Published: May 19, 2026

Romance novel about a woman who enlists her childhood best friend's help to woo someone else. The Shippers added 4,609 ratings this week, a 15.7% increase from its prior count of 29,306 to 33,915, indicating a notable uptake in interest.

Stats: 29,306 -> 33,915 (+4,609) -- The Shippers' significant percentage increase is a positive sign for this newer release, suggesting it is gaining traction among romance readers.

Biggest Percentage Gainers

Watching Alice by Sue Watson

Published: June 15, 2026

Mystery novel about a woman whose marriage ends after she discovers her husband's latest affair. Watching Alice gained 206 ratings this week, a 208.1% increase from its prior count of 99 to 305, showcasing the most dramatic percentage increase.

Stats: 99 -> 305 (+208.1%, +206) -- Watching Alice's extraordinary percentage gain makes it the top percentage gainer, with its ratings more than doubling, indicating a rapid surge in interest.

The Spin by Faith Gardner

Published: June 16, 2026

Thriller novel about a family with secrets. The Spin added 440 ratings this week, a 181.8% increase from its prior count of 242 to 682, marking a substantial percentage gain.

Stats: 242 -> 682 (+181.8%, +440) -- The Spin's significant percentage increase places it second, with its ratings multiplying, reflecting a strong and sudden interest in this thriller novel.

The Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield by Claudia Gray

Published: June 16, 2026

Mystery novel and the fifth book in a series set in Jane Austen's world. The Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield gained 294 ratings this week, a 171.9% increase from its prior count of 171 to 465, indicating a notable surge in interest.

Stats: 171 -> 465 (+171.9%, +294) -- The Fatal Unpleasantness at Netherfield's substantial percentage increase highlights its appeal, with ratings nearly tripling, showing a strong reception to this latest installment.

West of Forever by Corinne Michaels

Published: June 16, 2026

Romance novel about a woman who falls for a cowboy from a feuding family. West of Forever added 1,904 ratings this week, a 163.6% increase from its prior count of 1,164 to 3,068, marking a significant percentage gain.

Stats: 1,164 -> 3,068 (+163.6%, +1,904) -- West of Forever's remarkable percentage increase places it among the top gainers, with its ratings more than doubling, indicating a strong and growing interest in this romance novel.

The Someday Garden by Ashley Poston

Published: June 16, 2026

Magical realism novel about a woman who discovers a secret garden. The Someday Garden gained 2,937 ratings this week, a 145.9% increase from its prior count of 2,013 to 4,950, showcasing a notable surge in popularity.

Stats: 2,013 -> 4,950 (+145.9%, +2,937) -- The Someday Garden's significant percentage increase reflects its growing appeal, with ratings nearly tripling, indicating a strong and rapid growth in interest.

Little Wonder by Sophie Chen Keller

Published: June 16, 2026

Literary fiction novel about a musical prodigy and his mother. Little Wonder added 167 ratings this week, a 132.5% increase from its prior count of 126 to 293, marking a notable percentage gain.

Stats: 126 -> 293 (+132.5%, +167) -- Little Wonder's substantial percentage increase places it among the notable gainers, with its ratings more than doubling, reflecting a growing interest in this literary fiction novel.

Good at Being Alive by Elizabeth O'Roark

Published: June 16, 2026

Romance novel about a woman who fake-marries a British CEO for a reality TV show. Good at Being Alive gained 617 ratings this week, a 118.0% increase from its prior count of 523 to 1,140, indicating a strong and rapid growth in interest.

Stats: 523 -> 1,140 (+118.0%, +617) -- Good at Being Alive's significant percentage increase reflects its appeal, with ratings more than doubling, showcasing a notable surge in popularity among romance readers.

Married to the Scottish Player by Sara Ney

Published: June 23, 2026

Romance novel about a wedding planner and a Scottish player who get married by mistake. Married to the Scottish Player added 89 ratings this week, a 106.0% increase from its prior count of 84 to 173, marking a notable percentage gain despite its recent publication.

Stats: 84 -> 173 (+106.0%, +89) -- Married to the Scottish Player's significant percentage increase, given its very recent publication, indicates a rapid and notable interest in this romance novel.

The Butler by Clare Mackintosh

Published: June 16, 2026

Mystery novel about a butler who helps solve a murder at a French villa. The Butler gained 336 ratings this week, a 100.9% increase from its prior count of 333 to 669, reflecting a notable surge in interest.

Stats: 333 -> 669 (+100.9%, +336) -- The Butler's substantial percentage increase places it among the notable gainers, with its ratings more than doubling, indicating a strong and rapid growth in interest in this mystery novel.

Our Perfect Holiday by Daniel Hurst

Published: June 19, 2026

Thriller novel about a family's perfect holiday that ends in murder. Our Perfect Holiday added 159 ratings this week, an 87.4% increase from its prior count of 182 to 341, marking a notable percentage gain despite its recent publication.

Stats: 182 -> 341 (+87.4%, +159) -- Our Perfect Holiday's significant percentage increase reflects its growing appeal, with ratings nearly doubling, indicating a strong and rapid growth in interest among thriller fans.

Pick of the Week

The single most interesting story this week is Watching Alice by Sue Watson, which gained 206 ratings this week, a 208.1% increase from its prior count of 99 to 305. This extraordinary percentage gain makes it the top percentage gainer, with its ratings more than doubling, indicating a rapid surge in interest. The dramatic increase in ratings for Watching Alice suggests that it has recently caught the attention of many readers, potentially due to recent promotions, reviews, or word-of-mouth recommendations. Its sudden and significant growth in popularity makes it the standout title of the week, warranting closer attention to its trajectory and the factors contributing to its rapid ascent in reader interest.