#72 in Thriller
Yesteryear
- 435
- Pages
- about 8 h
- Reading time
- NYT bestseller · 19 weeks on the list, peaked at #2
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About the book
Yesteryear is the 2026 debut novel by Caro Claire Burke. The story follows Natalie Heller Mills, a "tradwife" social media influencer, who wakes up one day in the 19th century, where she must learn how to live without modern society. The novel is both satire and suspense.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.7 across 545 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 75% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Thriller average of 7.5. That is how 7.6 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 7.7 | 545 | 100% |
Reader voices
The most-liked reviews on Hardcover (credited to their authors).
“Yesteryear follows a woman named Natalie who is raising her six children on a farm, while broadcasting her family's more traditional way of life to millions of Instagram followers. The book kicks off with her in the middle of a wildly successful social media career, with flashbacks to her college days and the events leading up to her marriage. Although Natalie was religiously raised, she moves to Harvard for college and gets a rather progressive education, even considering a career in academia. At which point you might think her religious and traditional stance might soften a bit. But instead …”
“If you're looking for a book that's guaranteed to mess with your head, then allow me to present Yesteryear for your perusal and enjoyment. This folks, is one of those books that has you muttering "wtf!!!" almost constantly. It's bonkers, but it's also very entertaining. 🐄 The story is told from the POV of Natalie Heller Mills, a good Christian wife, mother and influencer. Yesteryear is the ranch where Natalie and her family live their idyllic life. But all is not as it seems. 🐄 That's as much background as I'm willing to give. Trust me guys, this book is just twist after twist, revelation…”
Frequently asked
What is Yesteryear rated?
7.6 out of 10, from 545 reader ratings across 1 independent sources.
Is Yesteryear worth reading?
Readers give it 7.6/10 from 545 ratings, which puts it ahead of 64 % of the Thriller shelf.
How long does it take to read Yesteryear?
About 8 hours at an average reading pace — 435 pages.
Where does Yesteryear rank?
#72 in Thriller on the current snapshot.
Was Yesteryear a bestseller?
Yes — 19 weeks on the New York Times list, peaking at #2. Sales are shown here but never scored.
How long is Yesteryear?
It has 435 pages — longer than 63% of the ranked books in Thriller.
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