My favourite books are page turners, and the best that I've read are: Red Rising Series, The Will of the Many, Rage of Dragons, Hunger Games, Harry Potter. I've looked through various Reddit threads for recommendations, and then put them into a table with Goodreads score, Audible score and then I asked ChatGPT to give each a page turner score and rationale. Do you agree with Chat GPT?

Red Rising – Pierce Brown

A relentless, high-stakes story with gripping twists, intense action, and an underdog protagonist fighting for survival. The rebellion themes and brutal pacing make it nearly impossible to put down.

Goodreads: 4.27 Audible: 4.70 Page-Turner: 4.95

The Will of the Many – James Islington

Combines intense world-building, political intrigue, and high-stakes survival in a school setting. Its mix of intellectual strategy and emotional tension keeps readers hooked.

Goodreads: 4.62 Audible: 4.80 Page-Turner: 4.90

The Rage of Dragons – Evan Winter

A revenge-driven plot with non-stop action, brutal combat, and a protagonist fueled by unyielding determination. The fast pacing and vivid battle scenes make it a compulsive read.

Goodreads: 4.31 Audible: 4.70 Page-Turner: 4.90

Recursion – Blake Crouch

High-stakes, mind-bending narrative with relentless pacing and emotional depth.

Goodreads: 4.17 Audible: 4.50 Page-Turner: 4.90

Dungeon Crawler Carl – Matt Dinniman

Fast-paced action with humor, relatable characters, and an engaging survivalist plot.

Goodreads: 4.53 Audible: 4.90 Page-Turner: 4.85

The Silent Patient – Alex Michaelides

Psychological thriller with short chapters and a shocking twist; hard to put down.

Goodreads: 4.18 Audible: 4.50 Page-Turner: 4.85

Shadow of the Gods – John Gwynne

Viking-inspired brutality with fast-paced action, vivid world-building, and compelling stakes that keep you turning pages.

Goodreads: 4.22 Audible: 4.60 Page-Turner: 4.85

Pines – Blake Crouch

Mystery meets thriller with high tension and an addictive plot; excellent page-turner.

Goodreads: 3.94 Audible: 4.30 Page-Turner: 4.75

The Blacktongue Thief – Christopher Buehlman

Clever humor, fast-paced storytelling, and a dangerous, unpredictable world make it highly addictive.

Goodreads: 4.22 Audible: 4.70 Page-Turner: 4.75

Free the Darkness – Kel Kade

Classic underdog-becomes-elite story with excellent pacing and cliffhangers.

Goodreads: 4.24 Audible: 4.70 Page-Turner: 4.70

14 – Peter Clines

Intriguing mystery with escalating stakes; combines suspense and well-timed reveals.

Goodreads: 3.97 Audible: 4.30 Page-Turner: 4.70

The Black Prism – Brent Weeks

Intriguing magic system, rapid pacing, and unexpected twists keep readers engaged.

Goodreads: 4.23 Audible: 4.70 Page-Turner: 4.65

Blood Song – Anthony Ryan

Combines intense action with deep world-building; slower in parts but very compelling.

Goodreads: 4.42 Audible: 4.60 Page-Turner: 4.60

The Collapsing Empire – John Scalzi

Fast-paced political intrigue and witty dialogue; engaging from start to finish.

Goodreads: 4.12 Audible: 4.40 Page-Turner: 4.60

The Lies of Locke Lamora – Scott Lynch

A gripping heist plot with strong twists and witty dialogue, though slower character intros.

Goodreads: 4.31 Audible: 4.70 Page-Turner: 4.55

Children of Time – Adrian Tchaikovsky

Fascinating and unique concept, blending survivalist themes with slower reflective parts.

Goodreads: 4.30 Audible: 4.50 Page-Turner: 4.50

Foundryside – Robert Jackson Bennett

Clever magic system, compelling plot, though slightly slower midsections.

Goodreads: 4.18 Audible: 4.30 Page-Turner: 4.50

Prince of Thorns – Mark Lawrence

Dark and gritty with an engaging anti-hero, though polarising for some readers.

Goodreads: 3.83 Audible: 4.20 Page-Turner: 4.50

Before They Are Hanged – Joe Abercrombie

Strong character arcs and sharp dialogue paired with gritty, morally complex action. Pacing improves significantly over the first book.

Goodreads: 4.35 Audible: 4.80 Page-Turner: 4.50

We Are Legion (We Are Bob) – Dennis E. Taylor

Unique premise with humor and action but slower in setup for some readers.

Goodreads: 4.28 Audible: 4.70 Page-Turner: 4.40

Artemis – Andy Weir

Witty and fast-paced, though some found the protagonist less relatable than in The Martian.

Goodreads: 3.69 Audible: 4.40 Page-Turner: 4.40

The Way of Kings – Brandon Sanderson

Rich world-building and epic storytelling, though pacing is slower at times.

Goodreads: 4.66 Audible: 4.80 Page-Turner: 4.30

The Blade Itself – Joe Abercrombie

Sharp dialogue and morally grey characters but slower initial pacing.

Goodreads: 4.21 Audible: 4.70 Page-Turner: 4.25

All the Light We Cannot See – Anthony Doerr

Beautifully written with emotional depth but less intense as a page-turner.

Goodreads: 4.31 Audible: 4.80 Page-Turner: 4.10

The Goldfinch – Donna Tartt

Beautiful prose but slow pacing; not as gripping for readers seeking intensity.

Goodreads: 3.95 Audible: 4.30 Page-Turner: 3.85

Also note, I didn't include Hail Mary as have already read but it would surely score highly. I've also read Mistborn (all three books), Empire of Silence (just the first book) based on recommendations for people liked Red Rising, but I personally found them boring and wish I could have the time back. Six of Crows was okay, not amazing.