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It’s mid-summer, which means it’s a great time to read some of those books that have been sitting on your TBR for far too long! If you’re a first-time subscriber of Kindle Unlimited, there’s currently a deal going on right now where you can get a 30-day FREE trial!
Even if you’re an avid KU reader, you will be surprised to see some of these new titles, including my personal favorite reads of 2026 so far!
The Everlasting
The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow is my personal favorite read of 2026, and is one I’d recommend to anyone looking for medieval fantasy vibes with an epic love story.
“From Alix E. Harrow, the New York Times bestselling author of Starling House, comes a moving and genre-defying quest about the lady-knight whose legend built a nation, and the cowardly historian sent back through time to make sure she plays her part–even if it breaks his heart.”
Tropes: found family, chosen one, time travel
The Daisy Chain Flower Shop
This small-town spicy romance series is a perfect choice for summer! Every installment can be read alone, but they are interconnected with familiar characters, a strip of small businesses you’ll start to become familiar with, and little easter eggs along the way!
“The Daisy Chain Flower Shop is a cozy romantic mystery with a fake relationship dynamic, a small-town setting and a HEA guaranteed.”
Tropes: fake dating, found family, small town, he falls first
The Knight and the Moth
A booktok and booktube favorite, The Knight and the Moth is often touted as the epitome of gothic fantasy perfection. If you loved The Shepherd King duology (also on Kindle Unlimited), you’ll definitely want to pick this up.
“From New York Times bestselling author Rachel Gillig comes a sensational romantasy, a gothic, mist-cloaked tale of a young prophetess forced on an impossible quest with the one knight whose future is beyond her sight.“
Tropes: enemies to lovers, slow burn,
The Intruder
Author of the iconic thriller and subsequent blockbuster hit, Freida McFadden is back with another summer thriller full of mysteries, haunted cabin vibes, and a lonely girl.
“In this taut, deadly tale of survival and desperation, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden explores how far one girl will go to save herself.“
A Single Captive Spark
A dark fantasy full of betrayal, an epic battle between nations, and mythical folklore inspiration.
“In the brutal aftermath of a human-changeling war, a twist of fate throws two enemies together to fight for their love and survival in a sweeping dark fantasy of betrayal, magic, and romance.”
Tropes: enemies to lovers
The Girl in the Lake
Perfecg for fans of Freida McFadden and Alice Feeney, The GIrl in the Lake is a perfect end-cap to your summer vacation full of mystery and nightmare visions.
“A young girl who claims to remember a past life draws a psychologist into a decades-old mystery in a haunting novel of suspense by New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver.”
