The Trending BookTok Books To Read Now
I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman
Originally published in 1995, this dystopian novel has found a new audience thanks to BookTok. It tells the story of a girl and 39 women locked in an underground bunker, exploring themes of isolation and resilience. With no memory of the outside world, the protagonist becomes obsessed with escape and understanding her origins. Sparse and haunting, this philosophical novel examines what it means to be human in the absence of society, love and even names.
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Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
The third instalment in ‘The Empyrean’ series, Onyx Storm plunges readers deeper into the world of dragon riders, forbidden romance and political scheming. As Violet Sorrengail grapples with her evolving powers and fractured alliances at Basgiath War College, new enemies emerge and loyalties are tested. The stakes have never been higher, with plenty of action, steamy scenes and emotional twists to keep fans turning pages. Yarros cements her reputation as a romantasy queen, and BookTok can’t stop talking about the cliffhangers.
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Sunrise On The Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Collins returns to Panem in this highly anticipated prequel, set 24 years before Katniss Everdeen’s time. It focuses on the 50th Hunger Games – the brutal Second Quarter Quell – offering a dark, politically charged look at the Capitol’s growing power and the cracks forming in the rebellion to come. This instalment dives into fan lore with fresh perspectives and rich backstory. Tense, emotional and unflinchingly brutal, it’s reigniting Hunger Games fandoms all over TikTok.
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Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab
This beautifully written, gothic-tinged fantasy blends folklore, magic and grief in a richly atmospheric story. Following a girl raised in a town obsessed with death, the novel explores her connection to a long-buried family secret and a ghostly figure known only as the Keeper. Schwab’s lyrical prose and meditative tone make for a haunting read that explores legacy, mortality and what it means to let go.
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Witchcraft For Wayward Girls By Grady Hendrix
In the 90s, a group of teenage girls form a coven – what starts as harmless fun soon takes a sinister turn. Decades later, strange events pull the women back together, forcing them to confront what they unleashed. Blending nostalgic horror with biting humour and a fierce undercurrent of feminism, Hendrix crafts a creepy, compelling novel about memory, magic and friendship. Think The Craft meets Big Little Lies.
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Say You’ll Remember Me By Abby Jimenez
TikTok loves its slow-burn energy and heartfelt moments. This emotional romance follows Ellie, whose life has been shaped by her father’s criminal past, and Daniel, a rising star in politics. Their chance meeting leads to a connection neither can ignore – but public image, ambition and painful histories stand in their way. Jimenez masterfully balances romance with deeper themes of redemption, class and self-worth, offering readers a story that’s as thoughtful as it is romantic.
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Beautiful Ugly By Alice Feeny
Feeney’s latest thriller dives into the dangerous dynamics of twin sisters – one who lives in the spotlight, the other in the shadows. When a murder forces them to confront long-buried secrets, everything unravels. With her trademark twists and unreliable narrators, Feeney crafts a suspenseful tale of identity, jealousy and hidden trauma. Told through dual perspectives and timelines, it’s gripping from start to finish.
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Cursebound By Saara El-Arifi
This sweeping fantasy debut is set in a kingdom ruled by rigid class divisions and ancient curses. The story centres on a young woman caught between rebellion and prophecy as she navigates court intrigue, forbidden love and her own buried magic. With a richly diverse cast and themes of justice, freedom and sacrifice, Cursebound is a bold and immersive tale that fans of Fourth Wing and An Ember in the Ashes will devour.
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Hunger Stone By Kat Dunn
When Marianne arrives in a remote village still mourning her sister’s death, she uncovers the legend of the Hunger Stone – a cursed relic that surfaces in times of desperation. Part gothic mystery, part historical fantasy, Dunn’s novel explores grief, superstition and the pull of the past.
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Beg, Borrow, or Steal By Sarah Adams
Fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope, this is one to add to your reading list. In this breezy rom com, a small-town librarian’s accidental run-in with a billionaire over a rare book turns into an unexpected romance. As sparks fly and secrets unravel, the story charms with witty banter, lovable side characters and feel-good energy. Adams is known for her wholesome yet spicy romances, and this one hits all the right notes. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry.
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