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I just read the Hunger Games trilogy and absolutely loved it! I wanted to know if there were any other books like the series or really any books you think I would enjoy if I liked the Hunger Games. I also am reading the Uglies right now and like that, so that might help with recommendations. I would really appreciate if you replied! Thanks so much!
Answer
Both of those series are in the "dystopian" genre. These are some current dystopian-themed novels aimed at young adults that are good.
Blood Red Road (Dustlands Series) by Moira Young â 2012. In a post-apocalyptic future, 18-year-old Sabaâs twin brother is stolen by black-clad riders. When tough-as-nails Saba launches a relentless search to recover him, she must fight for her life in gladiator cages, overcome enemies both creature and human, and learn to trust others for the first time. And try as she might, she canât help but fall for the charming scoundrel Jack, who just may understand her more than she knows. The author tells Sabaâs story in a raw first person format that blows you away. Must read for dystopian lovers!
The Shore of Monsters by David J. Nix â 2011. Five generations earlier, a horde of monsters nearly obliterated humanity. All males are dead or ruined by a monster plague; words like 'father' and 'romance' have lost meaning. When teenager Sky joins an expedition to the shore that falls apart, she must survive amongst the monsters that roam the ruins. She gets unexpected help from a very surprising source. Mystery, action, and romance follow!
Delirium by Lauren Olliver â 2011. In the tightly controlled society of a future America, love is forbidden, classified as âdeliriaâ by authorities. Three months before her 18th birthday and a mandatory procedure to âcureâ her deliria, Lena meets Alex, who sends her heart aflutter. As love blossoms between the two, Lena questions what she has always been told about love, and begins to consider the unthinkable: not submitting to the cure, and choosing deliria instead. Beautifully written, but a little slow.
Divergent by Veronica Roth â 2011. In a future dystopian Chicago, each 16-year old must choose to belong one of five factions, each of which represents a dominant personality trait. For most the choice is easy â simply follow the results an aptitude test. For Beatrice, however, the choice is not simple. Her test indicates three aptitudes. In addition to complicating her life, this fact makes her dangerous to the community for reasons she does not know. What she decides promises to put her in danger, and possibly tilt the entire balance of society.
Enclave by Ann Aguirre â 2011. In a shattered, post-apocalyptic world, 15-year old Deuceâs dream has come true. She has been named a Huntress, trusted by her community to brave the world outside of the sheltering tunnels and the threat of monstrous Freaks to bring meet to the tribe. The assignment is complicated by her pairing with the rebellious and handsome Fade, and a realization that the Freaks are growing more organized and cunning. Deuce and Fade must convince the tribal Elders of the imminent danger before it is too late.
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan â 2010. Seven generations have passed since the Return, a plague that reanimates dead humans into creatures that feed on the living. Teenager Mary lives inside one of the last enclaves of uninfected, protected by a chain link fence that surrounds her village. When the fence is breached, Mary flees the village with a small band of survivors. Their flight toward an uncertain salvation is both harrowing and revealing, as they try to determine if they are humanityâs last hope.
Incarceron by Catherine Fisher â 2007. Incarceron is a prison so vast that it is self-sustaining. Generations of prisoners are born inside, doomed to a life in prison. The novel weaves two story lines: that of 17-year old Finn, who hopes to become only the second person to break out of the prison, and Claudia, the warden's daughter who hopes to escape an arranged marriage. When each discovers a crystal key, they find that they can communicate through the devices, and pledge to help one another. The story lines merge in a fantastic twist you wonât see coming.
Matched by Allie Condy â 2010. In Cassiaâs society, officials determine everything for you: what you will eat, what job you will have, and who you will marry. When Cassia is matched to her best friend, Xander, at a matching ceremony, she believes Society has made a good choice. However, a âglitchâ causes another face to be briefly revealed to her: that of a boy named Ky. Haunted by the face, Cassia begins to consider the unthinkable: of rebelling against the predetermined path of her life and choosing for herself.
Maze Runner
Shipbreaker by Paolo Bacigalupi â 2010. In a near future of rising seas, no oil, and extreme poverty, a teenager works as a shipbreaker - one who salvages rusting ships for parts. When he finds a wrecked super-yacht after a storm, he thinks his days of poverty are over. However, he gets swept into an adventure when bad people come for the one survivor of the wreck - a rich, beautiful girl who owns the vessel.
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
Both of those series are in the "dystopian" genre. These are some current dystopian-themed novels aimed at young adults that are good.
Blood Red Road (Dustlands Series) by Moira Young â 2012. In a post-apocalyptic future, 18-year-old Sabaâs twin brother is stolen by black-clad riders. When tough-as-nails Saba launches a relentless search to recover him, she must fight for her life in gladiator cages, overcome enemies both creature and human, and learn to trust others for the first time. And try as she might, she canât help but fall for the charming scoundrel Jack, who just may understand her more than she knows. The author tells Sabaâs story in a raw first person format that blows you away. Must read for dystopian lovers!
The Shore of Monsters by David J. Nix â 2011. Five generations earlier, a horde of monsters nearly obliterated humanity. All males are dead or ruined by a monster plague; words like 'father' and 'romance' have lost meaning. When teenager Sky joins an expedition to the shore that falls apart, she must survive amongst the monsters that roam the ruins. She gets unexpected help from a very surprising source. Mystery, action, and romance follow!
Delirium by Lauren Olliver â 2011. In the tightly controlled society of a future America, love is forbidden, classified as âdeliriaâ by authorities. Three months before her 18th birthday and a mandatory procedure to âcureâ her deliria, Lena meets Alex, who sends her heart aflutter. As love blossoms between the two, Lena questions what she has always been told about love, and begins to consider the unthinkable: not submitting to the cure, and choosing deliria instead. Beautifully written, but a little slow.
Divergent by Veronica Roth â 2011. In a future dystopian Chicago, each 16-year old must choose to belong one of five factions, each of which represents a dominant personality trait. For most the choice is easy â simply follow the results an aptitude test. For Beatrice, however, the choice is not simple. Her test indicates three aptitudes. In addition to complicating her life, this fact makes her dangerous to the community for reasons she does not know. What she decides promises to put her in danger, and possibly tilt the entire balance of society.
Enclave by Ann Aguirre â 2011. In a shattered, post-apocalyptic world, 15-year old Deuceâs dream has come true. She has been named a Huntress, trusted by her community to brave the world outside of the sheltering tunnels and the threat of monstrous Freaks to bring meet to the tribe. The assignment is complicated by her pairing with the rebellious and handsome Fade, and a realization that the Freaks are growing more organized and cunning. Deuce and Fade must convince the tribal Elders of the imminent danger before it is too late.
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan â 2010. Seven generations have passed since the Return, a plague that reanimates dead humans into creatures that feed on the living. Teenager Mary lives inside one of the last enclaves of uninfected, protected by a chain link fence that surrounds her village. When the fence is breached, Mary flees the village with a small band of survivors. Their flight toward an uncertain salvation is both harrowing and revealing, as they try to determine if they are humanityâs last hope.
Incarceron by Catherine Fisher â 2007. Incarceron is a prison so vast that it is self-sustaining. Generations of prisoners are born inside, doomed to a life in prison. The novel weaves two story lines: that of 17-year old Finn, who hopes to become only the second person to break out of the prison, and Claudia, the warden's daughter who hopes to escape an arranged marriage. When each discovers a crystal key, they find that they can communicate through the devices, and pledge to help one another. The story lines merge in a fantastic twist you wonât see coming.
Matched by Allie Condy â 2010. In Cassiaâs society, officials determine everything for you: what you will eat, what job you will have, and who you will marry. When Cassia is matched to her best friend, Xander, at a matching ceremony, she believes Society has made a good choice. However, a âglitchâ causes another face to be briefly revealed to her: that of a boy named Ky. Haunted by the face, Cassia begins to consider the unthinkable: of rebelling against the predetermined path of her life and choosing for herself.
Maze Runner
Shipbreaker by Paolo Bacigalupi â 2010. In a near future of rising seas, no oil, and extreme poverty, a teenager works as a shipbreaker - one who salvages rusting ships for parts. When he finds a wrecked super-yacht after a storm, he thinks his days of poverty are over. However, he gets swept into an adventure when bad people come for the one survivor of the wreck - a rich, beautiful girl who owns the vessel.
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
What are some really good books for young adults?
Dolll. :)
I want a really interesting book. Similar books like Sarah Dessens, Mitchel Albom, Nicholas Sparks, Jodi Picoult, etc. NOT the twilight Saga or anything similar to that.
Non-fiction or fiction books please that are really good..
No fantasy book or series please.
Thank you!
Answer
Here are some links to book lists at goodreads.com. There are a lot more lists on the site. And you might want to leave young adult and look over the adult offerings.
234 books on the Most Exiting Upcoming Young Adult Books list
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/153.Most_Exciting_Upcoming_YA_Books
429 books on the Best Teen Books About Real Problems
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1736.Best_Teen_Books_About_Real_Problems
30 books on the Good Young Adult Nonfiction 2010-2011 list
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9056.Good_Young_Adult_Nonfiction_2010_2011_
Goodreads.com is a free website with thousands of books lists. You see the cover of the book and get a link to the book description. The lists are created by contributors who rate and review the books so you get a lot of input sometimes by hundreds of people.
At this site, for instance, you can pick science fiction and then get more specific lists like books that deal with time travel or aliens or robots. The main address is
http://www.goodreads.com/
paste the link I gave you above into your browser
click the explore tab (you don't have to log in to use the site)
scroll down a bit to the genre tags and select what appeals to you
This site includes lists for children, young adults, adults, sci fi fiends, romance junkies, etc.
When you have time, just noodle around the website. There are three different types of search boxes and they don't all show up on a page depending where you are. Book mark lists you like so you can find them later.
They have young adult selections but the grown up stuff will probably suit you also.
You can try the following books also:
The Pearl by John Steinbeck
Cannery Row by John Steinbeck
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
His Dark Materials is a trilogy of fantasy novels by Philip Pullman
Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
anything by H.G. Wells
anything by Robert Louis Stevenson
Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy
Here are some links to book lists at goodreads.com. There are a lot more lists on the site. And you might want to leave young adult and look over the adult offerings.
234 books on the Most Exiting Upcoming Young Adult Books list
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/153.Most_Exciting_Upcoming_YA_Books
429 books on the Best Teen Books About Real Problems
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/1736.Best_Teen_Books_About_Real_Problems
30 books on the Good Young Adult Nonfiction 2010-2011 list
http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/9056.Good_Young_Adult_Nonfiction_2010_2011_
Goodreads.com is a free website with thousands of books lists. You see the cover of the book and get a link to the book description. The lists are created by contributors who rate and review the books so you get a lot of input sometimes by hundreds of people.
At this site, for instance, you can pick science fiction and then get more specific lists like books that deal with time travel or aliens or robots. The main address is
http://www.goodreads.com/
paste the link I gave you above into your browser
click the explore tab (you don't have to log in to use the site)
scroll down a bit to the genre tags and select what appeals to you
This site includes lists for children, young adults, adults, sci fi fiends, romance junkies, etc.
When you have time, just noodle around the website. There are three different types of search boxes and they don't all show up on a page depending where you are. Book mark lists you like so you can find them later.
They have young adult selections but the grown up stuff will probably suit you also.
You can try the following books also:
The Pearl by John Steinbeck
Cannery Row by John Steinbeck
Animal Farm by George Orwell
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
His Dark Materials is a trilogy of fantasy novels by Philip Pullman
Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde
anything by H.G. Wells
anything by Robert Louis Stevenson
Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope
The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Emmuska Orczy
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