See what’s trending on BookTok

For years, BookTok has been a haven for book lovers and has united readers around the world. Whether you’re looking for out-of-this-world chemistry with a swoon-worthy boyfriend, cozy-turned-creepy aesthetics, or even for some positivity in the form of hopepunk — BookTok is the perfect place to mine for recs for what to add to your TBR list!

Check out a few of the top trends we’re seeing lately below.

Twisting the idyllic countryside aesthetic into something more sinister, cottagecore horror is perfect for those who like their cozy served with a heavy dose of creeping unease. Check out the collection below to find reads where the countryside hides a heart of rot.

It’s no secret that romance readers are the heart of BookTok. Romantasy by popular authors like Ali Hazelwood and Callie Hart that feature not-so-human lead MC’s have popularized paranormal romance amongst readers online. Find your own monster crush in one of the books below.

In a landscape of chaos where the world is burning down, hopepunk chooses a different path and fights for a future worth living in. Fueled by the idea that we are better together, these books depict humanity’s unwavering persistence to find light within the dark. Step into worlds where fights are fought with empathy as well as the defiant courage to stay soft in a hard world.

What’s more empowering than an unhinged woman who pulls no punches (and we mean that very literally) while standing up against the patriarchy? Explore the books below to find more tales of unapologetic anti-heroines.