📚 10 Most-Viewed Reviews on Simple Book Reviews (and Why You Should Read Them)
By Mel / July 3, 2025 / No Comments / Blog

Our readers have spoken. These are the 10 most-viewed books on the site, spanning thrillers, romances, dystopias, and more. If you’re searching for your next great read, start here.
1. The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Genre: Psychological Thriller
A gripping story packed with secrets, locked doors, and twists that keep coming.
Why buy it: It’s fast-paced, chilling, and perfect for fans of unsettling domestic thrillers.
Read Review for The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
2. Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
A fantasy filled with dragons, magic training, and electric romance.
Why buy it: A dream for readers who love high-stakes drama with heart.
Read Review for Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
3. The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
Genre: Whimsical Contemporary Fantasy
An uplifting tale about acceptance, magical children, and finding your place in the world.
Why buy it: It brings comfort, humour, and hope in equal measure.
Read Review for The House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune
4. Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Genre: Romance, Fiction
Two literary rivals find unexpected love in a small town full of charm.
Why buy it: Sharp dialogue and satisfying slow-burn romance make it a standout.
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5. The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
Genre: Psychological Thriller
An eerie inheritance, a mansion with secrets, and lives tangled by the past.
Why buy it: Clever structure and shocking reveals keep the tension high.
Read Review for The Family Upstairs by Lisa Jewell
6. The Night Shift by Alex Finlay
Genre: Thriller, Suspense
A brutal crime in 1999, echoes in the present, and a chilling hunt for the truth.
Why buy it: A tight, high-stakes plot with cinematic pacing.
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7. Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
Genre: Romance, Contemporary
A woman’s return after prison stirs love, loss, and redemption.
Why buy it: Emotional, honest, and deeply human.
Read Review for Reminders of Him by Colleen Hoover
8. Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
Genre: Gothic Thriller
A luxury apartment. A missing tenant. A mystery soaked in dread.
Why buy it: It’s eerie, addictive, and perfect for fans of urban horror.
Read Review for Lock Every Door by Riley Sager
9. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
Genre: Historical Fiction
A scientist turned cooking-show star challenges gender norms in the 1960s.
Why buy it: Bold, funny, and unexpectedly moving.
Read Review for Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
10. The Only One Left by Riley Sager
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
A nurse assigned to a mute murder suspect discovers that the past never stays buried.
Why buy it: Rich atmosphere and jaw-dropping turns make this a must-read.
Read Review for The Only One Left by Riley Sager