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🏆 This Week's #1
Week of August 3, 2026 — steady from last week
#1 —
🔥 Most-Mentioned Book This Week
A Court of Thorns and Roses
3
Mentions
569.2K
Views
5.8%
Engagement
💡 ACOTAR’s back on top because the fandom is replaying the Rhysand redemption arc ahead of the new book. 0.6M views from just 3 videos means one viral edit is driving it all.
📱 Platform mix: TikTok 50% • IG 25% • YouTube 25%
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📊 BookTok Top 20 This Week
Ranked by mentions • Updated daily
| # | Book | Genre | Mentions | Views | Eng. | Trend | 🛒 | 🎬 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
House of Flame and Shadow |
Romantasy | 20 | 51,790 | 3.1% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 Crescent City's finale is blowing up as romantasy readers binge the whole series before the hype dies. 20 mentions with steady views means loyal fans are pushing it hard, not casuals. | ||||||||
| 7 |
Powerless |
Romantasy | 16 | 1,229,423 | 11.6% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 Enemies-to-lovers tension plus a deadly competition is catnip for romantasy fans, and that slow-burn rivals-to-romance arc is driving repeat edits and re-reads. It’s the perfect “touch her and die” fix. | ||||||||
| 8 |
Hopeless |
Romantasy | 3 | 167,291 | 3.0% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 It’s the slow-burn cowboy romance meets fated-mates trope, and that tension is pure catnip for romantasy fans. Even with low views, the niche hype is real, so it’s holding steady. | ||||||||
| 9 |
Restore Me |
Romantasy | 24 | 9,043,886 | 8.0% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 Romantasy fans are binging the Shatter Me finale arc, and Restore Me’s enemies-to-lovers tension plus Warner’s POV is driving 9M views. It’s the perfect emotional payoff before the series wrap. | ||||||||
| 10 |
Shatter Me |
Romantasy | 9 | 372,791 | 9.8% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 It’s the broody, morally gray love interest and enemies-to-lovers tension that keeps readers hooked. Plus, the short, punchy chapters make it perfect for bingeable, aesthetic edits and rapid-fire recommendations. | ||||||||
| 11 |
Powerful |
Romantasy | 21 | 1,964,918 | 6.2% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 Fans are devouring this prequel for its enemies-to-lovers tension and heartbreaking backstory, with clips of the emotional finale racking up millions of views. It’s the perfect bridge while waiting for the next book. | ||||||||
| 12 |
Heartless |
Romantasy | 4 | 1,925,835 | 9.0% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 It’s the grumpy, morally grey fae prince meets sunshine baker trope, and that spicy, slow-burn tension is pure catnip. With 1.9M views, readers are raving about the forced proximity and emotional payoff. | ||||||||
| 13 |
Wild Side |
Romantasy | 10 | 18,381,851 | 4.8% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 Romantasy fans are eating up Wild Side for its spicy cowboy-meets-magic tension, and the 18. | ||||||||
| 14 |
Happy Place |
Romantasy | 3 | 302,763 | 3.0% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 Emily Henry's Happy Place is trending because BookTok is obsessed with the second-chance romance and found-family tropes, which are perfect for summer reading lists. The steady views show it's a reliable comfort read, not a viral flash. | ||||||||
| 15 |
The Hunger Games |
Romantasy | 23 | 7,064,266 | 15.5% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 It’s the romantasy crossover — fans are re-reading for the slow-burn Peeta/Katniss tension, and the Capitol’s propaganda hits hard post-election. Steady views, zero drop-off. | ||||||||
| 16 |
King of Greed |
Romantasy | 5 | 299,986 | 9.8% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 Ana Huang’s billionaire romance is blowing up because readers crave the grovel-heavy second-chance trope, and the spicy tension plus possessive hero is pure BookTok catnip. It’s steady, not viral, but loyal fans keep the hype alive. | ||||||||
| 17 |
Once Upon a Broken Heart |
Romantasy | 16 | 1,023,814 | 20.5% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 It’s the romantasy gateway drug—readers are devouring the swoony, chaotic Jacks storyline right after Fourth Wing, and the 1.0M views show the obsession is spreading fast. | ||||||||
| 18 |
A Court of Silver Flames |
Romantasy | 3 | 42,396 | 4.8% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 It’s romantasy’s comfort food—Nesta’s rage-to-redemption arc hits hard for fans, and the spicy tension keeps re-reads alive. Steady mentions mean the fandom’s circling back, not exploding. | ||||||||
| 19 |
Keeping 13 |
Romantasy | 14 | 2,635,296 | 15.4% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 Because the "Boys of Tommen" series is blowing up, and this sequel is the emotional payoff everyone’s crying over. 2.6M views prove the slow-burn angst and found-family vibes are hitting hard. | ||||||||
| 20 |
Fearless |
Romantasy | 10 | 1,410,263 | 16.7% | — | Buy | ▶ |
| 💡 It’s the slow-burn, forced-proximity spice hitting that perfect BookTok sweet spot. With 1.4M views, readers are eating up the grumpy hero and fiery tension, driving steady saves and shares. | ||||||||
Data sourced from 67 tracked titles across BookTok, Bookstagram & BookTube
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📅 Most Anticipated Upcoming
The books generating the most buzz before they drop
#1
ACOTAR Book 6
84d until release
The romantasy event of the year. After a five-year wait, Maas returns to Prythian. Fan theories running wild about Elain, Azriel, Lucien, and the future of the Night Court.
#2
The Lion & the Deathless Dark
OUT NOW
Book 5 in the Crowns of Nyaxia universe. A vampire vengeance quest with enemies-to-lovers that early readers are already calling Broadbent's best work yet.
#3
Cassian Vael and the Court of Stolen Light
28d until release
The most requested ARC of 2026. Morally gray fae general + cartographer heroine who can erase places from existence. Pre-order click-to-buy rate is double the category average.
#4
The Mirror of Infinite Endings
49d until release
The next chapter in Garber's magical universe. Once Upon a Broken Heart fans have been counting down. Expect lavish world-building and signature twists.
#5
The Knave and the Moon
42d until release
From the author of One Dark Window. Her signature atmospheric prose meets a new world of intrigue and slow-burn romance. Already generating serious early hype.
#6
The Ballad of Falling Dragons
OUT NOW
The sequel to When the Moon Hatched. Dragon riders, ancient magic, forbidden love. Parker's fandom is one of the most active in romantasy right now.
#7
Ravenous
OUT NOW
A new series in the Immortals After Dark world. Paranormal romance queen Cole returns with vampires, werewolves, and witches. The IAD fandom is ravenous.
#8
Fever Dream
14d until release
A new series from the queen of small-town romance. Rivals-to-lovers set in Emerald Lake. Elsie Silver's books consistently dominate BookTok rankings.
#9
King of Gluttony
55d until release
Book 6 in the Kings of Sin series. Dark obsession, billionaire romance, enemies-to-lovers. Ana Huang's Twisted series fans will swamp this immediately.
#10
The Night We Met
OUT NOW
Friends-to-lovers from the queen of emotional contemporary romance. Abby Jimenez books regularly top BookTok bestseller lists with tear-jerker appeal.
📐 How BookTokAI Rankings Work
Our algorithm tracks 67 titles across BookTok, Bookstagram, and BookTube — analyzing mentions, views, engagement rates, and week-over-week velocity from 1,522 creators and 1M+ posts. Updated every 24 hours.
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Mention Volume — How many creators are talking about this book
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View Reach — Total views across all BookTok videos mentioning the title
20%
Engagement Rate — Likes, comments, shares relative to views
15%
Velocity — Week-over-week growth and acceleration signals
ℹ️ About BookTokAI
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