So you really liked The Hunger Games and want some more of that sweet sweet dystoptian YA feeling. I'm guessing you've already read Divergent by Veronica Roth and Maze Runner by James Dashner (if not, were you even part of the YA dystopian craze??).
Here are some other series I think you'll enjoy:
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Basically Hunger Games in Space with super evolved humans. The main character is of the lowest caste (a Red) and fakes his way to the very top of society in order to take them down.
***Content Warning*** This book has a lot of violence (about the same as HG), and there is high use of profanity.
Partials by Dan Wells
One of the most underrated series in my humble opinion. 99% of the world's population has been wiped out by a weaponized virus during the war with the Partials—engineered organic super-humans—and no new babies are being born. Sixteen year old Kira is trying to find a solution. When a supply run ends with them capturing a Partial soldier, Kira realizes there are things she never knew about the origin of the war that are vital to both humans and Partials surviving. This trilogy is action packed and filled with moral questions that will make you think, and amazing characters.
Uglies by Scott Westerfield
Everyone is considered an "ugly" until they turn 16 and have extreme cosmetic surgery to make them a "pretty" and then they live a life of fun and opulence. Tally is excited for her turn to become "pretty", but when her friend runs away, she discovers there's another side to the paradise she imagines.
Lifelike by Jay Kristoff
In a post-apocalyptic world, Eve scavenges junkyards to build warrior bots to just try and win a little money to help her sick grandfather. One day she discovers an android named Ezekiel, and then the crap really hits the fan and Eve is on the run to try and uncover dark secrets that lurk in her past. This book is full-on action from page one and barely slows down to catch a breath. I read this book in one day and I really liked it except for *SPOILER ALERT* the lovable robot dog dies (heroically, but still) and I'm still mad about it.
Here are some other series I think you'll enjoy:
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Basically Hunger Games in Space with super evolved humans. The main character is of the lowest caste (a Red) and fakes his way to the very top of society in order to take them down.
***Content Warning*** This book has a lot of violence (about the same as HG), and there is high use of profanity.
Partials by Dan Wells
One of the most underrated series in my humble opinion. 99% of the world's population has been wiped out by a weaponized virus during the war with the Partials—engineered organic super-humans—and no new babies are being born. Sixteen year old Kira is trying to find a solution. When a supply run ends with them capturing a Partial soldier, Kira realizes there are things she never knew about the origin of the war that are vital to both humans and Partials surviving. This trilogy is action packed and filled with moral questions that will make you think, and amazing characters.
Uglies by Scott Westerfield
Everyone is considered an "ugly" until they turn 16 and have extreme cosmetic surgery to make them a "pretty" and then they live a life of fun and opulence. Tally is excited for her turn to become "pretty", but when her friend runs away, she discovers there's another side to the paradise she imagines.
Lifelike by Jay Kristoff
In a post-apocalyptic world, Eve scavenges junkyards to build warrior bots to just try and win a little money to help her sick grandfather. One day she discovers an android named Ezekiel, and then the crap really hits the fan and Eve is on the run to try and uncover dark secrets that lurk in her past. This book is full-on action from page one and barely slows down to catch a breath. I read this book in one day and I really liked it except for *SPOILER ALERT* the lovable robot dog dies (heroically, but still) and I'm still mad about it.
The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken
Basically, there's a disease which leave kids with mutant superpowers. These kids are then locked away at a special camp. Ruby is one of the "dangerous" ones and escapes from the camp. She joins a group headed for a safe haven for people like her, but things aren't what they seem. This is the only book on this list I haven't personally read (though it sits somewhere on my eternal To-Be-Read list), but people who have a similar taste to me in books have liked it and recommended it. Plus I've read this author's other series and really liked it.
Basically, there's a disease which leave kids with mutant superpowers. These kids are then locked away at a special camp. Ruby is one of the "dangerous" ones and escapes from the camp. She joins a group headed for a safe haven for people like her, but things aren't what they seem. This is the only book on this list I haven't personally read (though it sits somewhere on my eternal To-Be-Read list), but people who have a similar taste to me in books have liked it and recommended it. Plus I've read this author's other series and really liked it.
Legend by Marie Lu
June is an elite warrior prodigy. Day was born in the slums. Their lives are thrown together when June's brother is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. But as they work together, they uncover sinister secrets by the government. Lots of action and a great romance!
Do any of these sound good to you? What are some other good YA dystopian series? Let me know in the comments!
June is an elite warrior prodigy. Day was born in the slums. Their lives are thrown together when June's brother is murdered and Day becomes the prime suspect. But as they work together, they uncover sinister secrets by the government. Lots of action and a great romance!
Do any of these sound good to you? What are some other good YA dystopian series? Let me know in the comments!
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