This Week in Young Adult — Week of June 1, 2026

Most Read Young Adult Books This Week

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins

Published: March 18, 2025

This book is set in the world of Panem, where the annual Hunger Games are about to begin. The story follows Haymitch Abernathy as he navigates the treacherous landscape of the Games.

Stats: 1,204,081 → 1,205,051 (+970) — Steady performer, adding nearly 1,000 ratings this week, consistent with its prior performance.

Heart Bones by Colleen Hoover

Published: August 19, 2020

Heart Bones tells the story of Beyah Grim, a young woman trying to escape her difficult past, and her complicated relationship with Samson, a man from a wealthy family.

Stats: 693,270 → 693,546 (+276) — Slight increase in ratings, indicating continued interest in this contemporary romance novel.

The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan

Published: October 4, 2011

This book is the second installment in the Heroes of Olympus series, following Percy Jackson as he navigates the world of demigods and monsters.

Stats: 680,453 → 680,695 (+242) — Small increase in ratings, suggesting a dedicated fan base for this fantasy series.

One Piece, Volume 1: Romance Dawn by Eiichiro Oda

Published: June 23, 2003

This manga volume introduces Monkey D. Luffy, a young boy who dreams of becoming a pirate and finding the legendary treasure known as "One Piece".

Stats: 187,380 → 187,578 (+198) — Moderate growth in ratings, indicating ongoing interest in this classic manga series.

Rising in Young Adult

Shadow Reaper by Lynette Noni

Published: June 2, 2026

This fantasy novel follows Viridia Solace as she hunts reapers and uncovers a plot to doom the city of Aravell.

Stats: 485 → 651 (34%, +166) — Strong debut, with significant growth in ratings, indicating a promising start for this new release.

A Fortune of Sand by Ruta Sepetys

Published: May 26, 2026

Set in 1920s Detroit, this historical fiction novel follows Marjorie Lennox as she navigates a mysterious arts program and uncovers secrets about her family's past.

Stats: 651 → 823 (26%, +172) — Notable growth in ratings, suggesting a strong interest in this new historical fiction release.

The Ocean Would Paint Me Blue by Zoulfa Katouh

Published: June 2, 2026

This young adult novel tells the story of Jihad Dabbagh, a Syrian American girl who uses a magical sketchbook to cope with her grief and find her voice.

Stats: 247 → 315 (28%, +68) — Promising debut, with a significant increase in ratings, indicating a strong start for this new release.

Behind Five Willows by June Hur

Published: May 26, 2026

Set in historical Korea, this romance novel follows Haewon, a young woman who works as an illegal book transcriber, and Seojun, a young nobleman who secretly writes fiction.

Stats: 1,225 → 1,382 (13%, +157) — Moderate growth in ratings, suggesting a strong interest in this new historical romance release.

The Heirs by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé

Published: June 2, 2026

This mystery novel follows five teen geniuses, adopted by a billionaire, as they navigate a complex web of secrets and lies after their father's murder.

Stats: 667 → 756 (13%, +89) — Solid debut, with a notable increase in ratings, indicating a strong start for this new mystery release.

Young Adult Pick of the Week

Shadow Reaper by Lynette Noni stands out this week, with a 34% growth in ratings, making it the fastest-growing new release in the Young Adult category. This strong debut suggests a promising start for this fantasy novel, and its performance warrants close attention in the coming weeks.