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This Week in Science Fiction — Week of July 6, 2026

by Book Report · July 10, 2026 · 2 min read
This Week in Science Fiction — Week of July 6, 2026

Science Fiction Book of the Week

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins added 6,814 ratings this week — the largest gain among all Science Fiction titles and a notable performance for a book published last year.

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Published: March 18, 2025

The data shows that Sunrise on the Reaping has experienced a significant increase in ratings, with a growth of 0.55% and a net gain of 6,814 ratings. This surge in interest may be due to the book's re-entry into the most read list, as indicated by its trend presence.

In comparison to other Science Fiction titles, Sunrise on the Reaping's performance is impressive, considering it has been published for over a year. Its trajectory points show a steady increase in ratings over the past few weeks, with a net gain of 48,548 ratings over 49 days.

Stats: 1,230,879 → 1,237,693 (+6,814)

Also Trending in Science Fiction

Broken Dove by Dani Francis

Published: May 12, 2026

Broken Dove has seen a considerable increase in ratings, with a growth of 11% and a net gain of 3,289 ratings. As a new release, this book is gaining traction quickly, and its trajectory points show a significant increase in ratings over the past few weeks.

Stats: 30,144 → 33,433 (11%, +3,289)

Victorious by V.E. Schwab

Published: October 6, 2026

Victorious, as a debut title, has shown a moderate increase in ratings, with a growth of 3.4% and a net gain of 12 ratings. Although its total ratings are relatively low, the book's trajectory points indicate a steady increase in interest.

Stats: 357 → 369 (3.4%, +12)

The Sixth Faction by Veronica Roth

Published: October 6, 2026

The Sixth Faction, another debut title, has experienced a notable increase in ratings, with a growth of 15% and a net gain of 5 ratings. Despite its low total ratings, the book's trajectory points show a significant increase in interest over the past week.

Stats: 34 → 39 (15%, +5)

Science Fiction Genre Pulse

The Science Fiction genre has seen an overall increase in ratings, with a net delta of 10,120 and a direction of "up". The total current ratings stand at 1,271,534, indicating a growth in interest in the genre. This uptrend is consistent with the performance of the top Science Fiction titles, which have shown significant gains in ratings over the past week.

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