I Read 10+ Christian New Releases… Only ONE Was 5 Stars?!📚😅

Let's talk about the 2026 Christian fiction and clean fiction new releases I've actually read! 📚 There are SO many Christian books released every year, so I wanted to go through the 2026 Christian fiction new releases I've read so far, give you my honest ratings and thoughts, and then show you the books that are still sitting on my TBR. I've read a mix of Christian romance, contemporary fiction, suspense, mystery, Regency romance, historical fiction, biblical fiction, and clean fiction this year. Some were amazing, some were solid, and some definitely weren't for me. 😂 I'm sharing the good AND the disappointing reads because I don't want to recommend a book just because it's Christian fiction. I want to give you enough information to decide whether a book sounds like something YOU would enjoy. 📚 2026 CHRISTIAN BOOKS I READ ⭐ Spies, Lies, and Alibis — Natalie Walters My favorite of this group! A funny, clean romcom mystery with spies, banter, chemistry, and a surprisingly ridiculous plot. I gave it 5 stars. ⭐ Last to Fall — Lynn H. Blackburn The conclusion to the Gossamer Falls trilogy. A satisfying ending with romance, family dynamics, and characters I enjoyed following. 4 stars. Even After This — Deborah Clack A Christian romance dealing heavily with grief, loss, and starting a new relationship after tragedy. 3 stars. More Than Friends — Denise Hunter A Christian romance that didn't really stick with me. 3 stars. Handle with Care — Mary Beth Mayhew Whalen A Christian suspense involving a hostage situation in a post office. Unfortunately, I struggled to stay engaged with this one. 3 stars. Love Inspired books: • Texas Cold Case Murder — Laura Scott • Ambushed in Yosemite — Kelly Van Horn • A Killer on Campus — Rhonda Starnes Daughter of the Rebellion — Jamie Ogle Biblical fiction that unfortunately didn't work for me because I found the writing too wordy and difficult to stay engaged with. 3 stars. 📖 2026 CHRISTIAN BOOKS ON MY TBR I also have a HUGE stack of 2026 releases I still want to read, including: • A Love Once Lost — Jenny Goutet • The Roman Holiday Rule — Andra Ly • A Deal with a Debutant — Chelsea Babolksi • Into a Golden Era — Gabrielle Meyer • Silent Menace — Angela Carlisle • White Out — Lynette Eason & Dani Pettrey • The Good Fortune of Miss Robins — Melanie Dickerson • The Deep End of Love — Christina Suzanne Nelson • The Wizard Thimble — Wendy Rogers • Dancing Toward Forever — Emily Hampton • The Lumber Baron's Wife — Lynn Austin • Not What We Pictured — Becca Kinzer • Brighter Than Before — Courtney Walsh • Cozy Little Christmas — RaeAnne Thorne • Plus several books from my NetGalley backlog If you're looking for Christian book recommendations, Christian romance, clean romance, clean YA, historical romance, Christian suspense, or new Christian fiction, hopefully you'll find something here to add to your TBR! ‼️2026 Book Club:    • FRANCINE RIVERS BOOK CLUB Announcement 2026   ❗JOIN ME ON FABLE: https://fable.co/oceana-reads-co-2425... 📹Videos you may have missed this month: Christian Booktubers I recommend:    • 12 Christian BookTubers You Should Be Foll...   Reset for Christian women:    • Resetting My Life as a Christian Woman | F...   TEENS this is for you:    • Clean YA Books for Christian Teens (what I...   Christian books to grow your faith:    • 7 Christian Books That Will Strengthen You...   ✅My social links where you can follow me and support: https://linktr.ee/oceanareadscolinks 📖For Business Inquiries: oceanareadsco@gmail.com 💛Ways to Support Me & Affiliate Codes💛 Jesus in Silver jewelry: https://jesusinsilver.com/pages/ocean... Code: oceana Sign up to Everand for audiobooks: https://go.everand.com/lyga7wyjioud Check out this wall decor shop: https://oppositewall.com Discount code: OCEANA Book Outlet referral: https://bookoutlet.ca/loyalty/referra... Amazon storefront: https://www.amazon.ca/shop/oceanagott... I make commission if you buy through this link! 💕Oceana's Book Wishlist: https://www.amazon.ca/hz/wishlist/ls/... 💐ABOUT ME: I’ve been creating bookish content for ten years, reviewing, and recommending Christian fiction, no spice romance, and young adult books across all genres. I read mostly from the library and I focus on faith-based romance books, no spice, and entertaining stories. My channel is all about helping parents, teens, and romance readers discover great books that are fun, well-written, and honour God. If you’re looking for Christian romance books, clean book recommendations, or young adult fiction that is age-appropriate, you’re in the right place. I’ll always mention any content warnings, including language or romance details, so you can trust my reviews to be honest and thoughtful. Check out my playlists for all my Christian romance recommendations, clean reads, wrap-ups, and favorite authors. 💐 Oceana (pronounced O-Sheena)