This Week in Thriller — Week of June 1, 2026

Biggest Gainers

Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke

Published: April 7, 2026

Yesteryear added 20,044 ratings this week, a 9.3% growth from last week, with a total of 235,453 ratings. This significant increase in ratings can be attributed to its unique blend of historical fiction, thriller, and mystery elements, making it a compelling read for fans of the genre. The book's trajectory points also show a steady increase in ratings over the past few weeks, indicating a strong and consistent reader interest. With its debut only a few weeks ago, Yesteryear is already making a mark in the literary world, and its performance is likely to continue to draw attention from readers and critics alike.

Stats: 215,409 → 235,453 (+20,044)

The Risk by S.T. Abby

Published: December 1, 2016

The Risk, although published 9 years ago, continues to attract readers with its dark romance and thriller elements, adding 1,268 ratings this week. This steady growth is notable, considering the book's age, and suggests that it has become a classic in the genre. The Risk's performance can be seen as a testament to the enduring power of dark romance and thriller genres, which continue to captivate readers even years after publication. Its trajectory points show a slow but consistent increase in ratings, indicating a loyal reader base that continues to discover and appreciate the book.

Stats: 404,800 → 406,068 (+1,268)

The Girl in the Lake by Lauren Oliver

Published: June 1, 2026

The Girl in the Lake, a new release, has already started to gain traction, with 526 new ratings this week, representing a 28% growth. This rapid growth can be attributed to the book's unique blend of mystery, thriller, and suspense elements, which are currently popular among readers. The book's performance is notable, considering it has only been out for a few weeks, and its trajectory points show a steady increase in ratings, indicating a strong start to its publishing journey. As the book continues to attract readers, it will be interesting to see how its performance evolves over the coming weeks.

Stats: 1,878 → 2,404 (+526)

Surprise of the Week

The Divorce by Freida McFadden

Published: May 26, 2026

The Divorce, a new release, has made a significant debut, with a 46% growth in ratings this week, adding 13,592 new ratings. This unexpected surge in popularity can be attributed to the book's fresh take on the thriller genre, which explores the complexities of marriage, relationships, and the darker aspects of human nature. The book's performance is notable, considering it has only been out for a few weeks, and its trajectory points show a rapid increase in ratings, indicating a strong start to its publishing journey. As the book continues to attract readers, it will be interesting to see how its performance evolves over the coming weeks.

Quick Hits

Because I Killed Him by Edith Birde

Because I Killed Him, another new release, has shown a notable 54% growth in ratings this week, adding 1,013 new ratings. The book's unique blend of fantasy, dystopia, and romance elements has clearly resonated with readers, and its performance is likely to continue to draw attention from fans of the genre.

Stats: 1,889 → 2,902 (+1,013, 54% growth)

Murder by Design by Lee Goldberg

Murder by Design, a new release, has added 755 new ratings this week, representing a 25% growth. The book's unique take on the mystery genre, which explores the intersection of design and crime, has clearly resonated with readers, and its performance is likely to continue to attract fans of the genre.

Stats: 3,008 → 3,763 (+755, 25% growth)

People Like Us by Kiersten Modglin

People Like Us, a new release, has shown a 27% growth in ratings this week, adding 194 new ratings. The book's dark and propulsive take on the thriller genre has clearly resonated with readers, and its performance is likely to continue to draw attention from fans of the genre.

Stats: 728 → 922 (+194, 27% growth)