Tell Me Something Tuesday: My Absolute Favorite Reads of 2026 (Halfway Mark!)

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Happy Tuesday, story seekers! I hope your week is off to a absolutely stellar start. Welcome back to another Tell Me Something Tuesday! Can you believe we’re already halfway through the year? Grab your favorite beverage, because today we are doing a mid-year check-in on the absolute best books that have stolen our hearts so far in 2026.

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For me, these six titles have completely stolen my heart—and honestly, it’s absolutely no surprise that Ilona Andrews claims most of the spots!

Let’s kick things off with Heather G. Harris and her Otherworld Detective series. This action-packed adventure is absolutely teeming with hidden powers, secret societies, and heartfelt romance. It’s a captivating read that delivers so much more than your average urban fantasy!

Next up, I finally dove into the sequel to Hannah Nicole Maehrer’s Assistant to the Villain series, and whew… talk about an emotional rollercoaster! Between a mysterious prophecy, a high-stakes scavenger hunt, and that agonizingly delicious slow-burn romance, this book is completely non-stop. I couldn’t put it down!

Last but definitely not least, we have Ilona Andrews’ shiny new releases from this year, plus the incredible GraphicAudio adaptation for Diamond Fire. Let’s be real—I just can’t get enough of their uniquely entertaining, magical writing!

Now it’s your turn! 💬 We are officially halfway through 2026, so look back at your reading tracker: what has been your absolute favorite read of the year so far? Let’s swap recommendations in the comments below!