Big Books of 2026

Listopia > Book Lists Voted on by J. Yong (17 Lists)



The Golden Line by Addison Cain
Omegaverse m/f Romance
559 books — 408 voters
Beautiful Survivors by C.M. Stunich
Reverse Harem - Standalones and 1st in series
1,386 books — 1,527 voters

Ishtar's Blade by Lisa Blackwood
Epic Fantasy Romance
718 books — 1,251 voters
On the Island by Tracey Garvis GravesSimple Jess by Pamela MorsiFinding Home by Lauren BakerTempt Me by J.M. MaddenTo the Max by Elle Aycart
Best Older woman/ Younger man romance
480 books — 957 voters

On the Island by Tracey Garvis GravesMILF by Erin NoelleTempt Me by J.M. MaddenFinding Home by Lauren BakerKeeping Pace by Dee Carney
Older Women / Younger Man Contemporary Romance
162 books — 130 voters
A Little Too Far by Lisa DesrochersFallen Too Far by Abbi GlinesStepbrother Dearest by Penelope WardBeware of Bad Boy by April BrookshirePrick by Sabrina Paige
Step-brother/sister stories
123 books — 183 voters

Games of Command by Linnea SinclairMorgan's Choice by Greta van der RolSavor Me Slowly by Gena ShowalterPassion Model by Megan Hart
Robots, Androids, Gynoids, Cyborgs, My Loves
262 books — 322 voters
Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea SinclairShades of Dark by Linnea SinclairHeart's Blood by Juliet MarillierTroubled Waters by Sharon ShinnGames of Command by Linnea Sinclair
Best Unknown Books
2,347 books — 1,868 voters

The Dream-Maker's Magic by Sharon ShinnThe Princess's Dragon by Susan Trombley
Hidden Gems: YA-Fantasy Novels
2,206 books — 2,786 voters
The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster BujoldMystic and Rider by Sharon ShinnBeauty by Robin McKinleySon of the Shadows by Juliet MarillierDaughter of the Forest by Juliet Marillier
Medieval Fantasy Books
491 books — 907 voters

The Curse of Chalion by Lois McMaster BujoldGraceling by Kristin CashoreThe Hollow Kingdom by Clare B. Dunkle
Mythopoeic Fantasy Award Winners
84 books — 271 voters
Gabriel's Ghost by Linnea SinclairShades of Dark by Linnea SinclairAn Accidental Goddess by Linnea SinclairGames of Command by Linnea SinclairMorgan's Choice by Greta van der Rol
Best Sci-Fi/Futuristic Romance
1,440 books — 1,395 voters

Lover Eternal by J.R. WardLover Awakened by J.R. WardHalfway to the Grave by Jeaniene FrostMidnight Awakening by Lara AdrianShe's No Faerie Princess by Christine Warren
The Best Adult Vampire Romance Books
1,248 books — 3,485 voters
Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene FrostDark Lover by J.R. WardAngels' Blood by Nalini SinghDark Prince by Christine Feehan
Best Paranormal Romance Series
1,447 books — 12,658 voters

Lover Awakened by J.R. WardSon of the Shadows by Juliet MarillierThe Phantom of the Opera by Gaston LerouxHeart's Blood by Juliet MarillierJane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Best Fiction With Disfigured/Disabled Leads
1,169 books — 1,058 voters
Wildwood Dancing by Juliet MarillierBeauty by Robin McKinleyArtemis Fowl by Eoin ColferHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
Best Young Adult Books
13,128 books — 80,200 voters

Wildwood Dancing by Juliet MarillierDaughter of the Forest by Juliet MarillierBeauty by Robin McKinleyBook of a Thousand Days by Shannon HaleHeart's Blood by Juliet Marillier
The Best Fairytales and Retellings
2,799 books — 9,155 voters