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Science Fiction, Fantasy & Scary Stories — Kindle Category Opportunity
Competition snapshot for the Children's eBooks best-seller list, vacancy score 3.5/100.
Fortress
Category metrics
Score
3.5
Median reviews
17,136.5
Weak share (top 20)
5%
Median price
$9.99
Median star rating
4.7
Books scanned
50
Worth writing in?
Science Fiction, Fantasy & Scary Stories is defended territory: incumbents are deep-reviewed and the top 20 rarely cracks. New releases can still chart with ads or a launch push, but expect to climb over established authors rather than around them. Vacancy score 3.5/100.
Breakout books — top 15, under 100 reviews, $0.99–4.99
Best-seller list on Amazon| # | Title | Star | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Never Trust a Wobbly Broom: A Not-So-Scary Halloween Picture Book featuring a brave little witch for Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Kids Ages 3–7 | 4.5 | 90 | $2.99 |
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Research snapshot scanned on Oct 10, 2026. Refreshed periodically — not live tracking.