This Week in Young Adult — Week of July 6, 2026

Biggest Gainers

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Published: March 18, 2025

Sunrise on the Reaping added 6,814 ratings this week, a 0.55% increase from last week, with a total of 1,237,693 ratings. This book's steady growth is notable, considering it was published last year. The trajectory points show a consistent 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)

Heartstopper: Volume Six by Alice Oseman

Published: July 7, 2026

Heartstopper: Volume Six had a significant increase of 2,826 ratings, a 77% growth from last week, with a total of 6,473 ratings. As a new release, this book's rapid growth is impressive, especially considering its debut on the list. The trajectory points show a steady increase in ratings over the past few weeks, with a net gain of 3,181 ratings over 49 days.

Stats: 3,647 → 6,473 (+2,826)

A Darker Shore: Letters from Ketterdam by Leigh Bardugo, E.K. Belsher

Published: June 30, 2026

A Darker Shore: Letters from Ketterdam saw an enormous increase of 1,319 ratings, a 702% growth from last week, with a total of 1,507 ratings. This book's massive growth is notable, especially considering its release this year. The trajectory points show a significant increase in ratings over the past few weeks, with a net gain of 1,384 ratings over 49 days.

Stats: 188 → 1,507 (+1,319)

Surprise of the Week

A Darker Shore: Letters from Ketterdam by Leigh Bardugo, E.K. Belsher

A Darker Shore: Letters from Ketterdam is the surprise of the week, with a massive 702% growth in ratings, adding 1,319 ratings. This significant increase is notable, especially considering the book's recent release.

Quick Hits

Trust Fall by Lynn Painter

Trust Fall added 28 ratings this week, a 112% growth, with a total of 53 ratings. This book's growth is notable, considering its recent release and debut on the list. Stats: 25 → 53 (112%, +28)

The Sixth Faction by Veronica Roth

The Sixth Faction saw an increase of 5 ratings, a 15% growth, with a total of 39 ratings. This book's growth is notable, considering its recent release and debut on the list. Stats: 34 → 39 (15%, +5)

The Mirror of Infinite Endings by Stephanie Garber, Lotusbubble

The Mirror of Infinite Endings added 4 ratings, a 2.1% growth, with a total of 193 ratings. This book's growth is steady, considering its recent release and debut on the list. Stats: 189 → 193 (2.1%, +4)

Pick of the Week goes to A Darker Shore: Letters from Ketterdam by Leigh Bardugo, E.K. Belsher, not because it's new, but because its massive 702% growth in ratings, adding 1,319 ratings, makes it the most interesting story this week. This significant increase is notable, especially considering the book's recent release and debut on the list.