Melody
I love the Hunger Games, Gone, and Divergent series so something like that would be great. Fantasy adventure books with a little romance in them are good too.
Ive recently read lots of vampire/werewolf books so no vampire/werewolf book please
Thank you!!!
Answer
Below are some good adventurous novels with a nice romantic element.
Across the Universe by Beth Revis - 2011. When 17-year-old Amy joins her parents as frozen cargo on a spaceship, she expects to be thawed 300 years later upon arrival at a new planet. However, her world turns upside down when she is awakened fifty years too early and finds herself embroiled in the mystery surrounding the attempted murders of frozen passengers. Her life endangered by Eldest, the tyrannical leader of the ship's maintenance population, she turns to her only ally: Elder, the young man destined to take Eldest's place as leader. As they solve the mystery together, romance blossoms between Amy and Elder, complicating an already complex situation.
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 Oliver 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.
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.
How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff â 2006. Fascinating novel about the outbreak of a 21st century world war as seen through the eyes of Daisy, a 15 year old American staying with her cousins on a remote England farm. At first utopian, the kid's existence degenerates into horror as the war encroaches on the farm. Through the several month period covered by the story, Daisy grows from a self-centered girl into a determined survivor. This book will leave a mark on the reader for years to come.
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.
The Uglies Trilogy by Scott Westerfield â 2005. In a future society, a mandatory operation at age 16 wipes out physical differences, turning "Uglies" into "Pretties". The Pretties are allowed freedom to play, while the Uglies jealously await their turn. Ugly Tally has gotten into trouble that may forfeit her operation. The menacing government offers her a way out: find a group of rebel Uglies, infiltrate, and betray them. Tally agrees, but upon finding the rebels comes to understand the terrible price of becoming pretty.
Below are some good adventurous novels with a nice romantic element.
Across the Universe by Beth Revis - 2011. When 17-year-old Amy joins her parents as frozen cargo on a spaceship, she expects to be thawed 300 years later upon arrival at a new planet. However, her world turns upside down when she is awakened fifty years too early and finds herself embroiled in the mystery surrounding the attempted murders of frozen passengers. Her life endangered by Eldest, the tyrannical leader of the ship's maintenance population, she turns to her only ally: Elder, the young man destined to take Eldest's place as leader. As they solve the mystery together, romance blossoms between Amy and Elder, complicating an already complex situation.
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 Oliver 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.
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.
How I Live Now by Meg Rosoff â 2006. Fascinating novel about the outbreak of a 21st century world war as seen through the eyes of Daisy, a 15 year old American staying with her cousins on a remote England farm. At first utopian, the kid's existence degenerates into horror as the war encroaches on the farm. Through the several month period covered by the story, Daisy grows from a self-centered girl into a determined survivor. This book will leave a mark on the reader for years to come.
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.
The Uglies Trilogy by Scott Westerfield â 2005. In a future society, a mandatory operation at age 16 wipes out physical differences, turning "Uglies" into "Pretties". The Pretties are allowed freedom to play, while the Uglies jealously await their turn. Ugly Tally has gotten into trouble that may forfeit her operation. The menacing government offers her a way out: find a group of rebel Uglies, infiltrate, and betray them. Tally agrees, but upon finding the rebels comes to understand the terrible price of becoming pretty.
What are some really great apocalyptic YA novels?
Kelly
I've always been into science-fiction. I read dystopian books like the Hunger Games series, Legend series, Unwind series, Divergent series, Uglies series, and Life As We Knew It series. Then, I started to get into apocalyptic books like the Ashes series by Ilsa J. Bick, Dark Inside series by Jeyn Roberts and I recently finished Ashfall & Ashen Winter by Mike Mullen.
What are some excellent teen apocalyptic/survival novels and series that have a little romance?
Answer
These are my favorites with an apocalyptic theme, old and new.
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 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!
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau â 2008. Teenage members of a future society live in a mysterious dark city with a murky past. Life is confining and predictable until the light-generating machinery begins to break down. As the city decays they must solve the puzzle of where they are and the way out before the food and light disappear. Much better than the sequels.
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.
The Road by Cormac McCarthy â 2006. Harrowing novel that follows a man and his young son through a burned and dying post-war America. With all plants and animals dead, the remaining people struggle for survival through often violent means. The power of the story is in the relationship between the father and son, as they cling to one another in their journey of hope toward the sea. Never again will you take for granted a warm bed or a can of fruit. Soul-shattering book that the reader will remember always.
Eternity Road by Jack McDevitt â 1998. One-thousand years after the fall of civilization, a group journeys for answers.
A Gift Upon the Shore by M.K. Wren â 1990. Two women survive in post-nuclear America.
Luciferâs Hammer by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle â 1977. The ultimate comet-strike survival novel.
The Postman by David Brin â 1985. Post nuclear story of a con man who inadvertently inspires hope for survivors. Beautiful story.
Through Darkest America by Neal Barrett Jr. â 1986. A boy makes a journey in post-nuclear America. Unbelievable twist that makes you think.
Z for Zachariah by Robert C. OâBrien â 1973. What's worse than being the last person on Earth? Sixteen-year-old Ann learns the answer when she finds herself a solitary survivor of nuclear war, wondering if she is alone in the world. After a year of solitude, she suddenly sees smoke from a campfire moving closer night by night. Is her long lonely nightmare ended at last, or does the approaching man represent a new level of terror? The tenseness of this novel is outstanding; you won't be able to put it down.
A Canticle for Liebowitz by Walter M. Miller, Jr. â 1960. Chronicle of post-nuclear history.
The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham â 1951. Classic - plants take over.
The Death of Grass No Blade of Grass) by John Christopher â 1956. All seed grasses die, including food plants.
Earth Abides by George Stewart â 1949. One of the original plague pandemic stories.
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson â 1954. The original vampire virus novel.
On the Beach by Nevil Shute â 1959. Classic post-nuclear story.
Daybreak 2250 A.D. (Star Manâs Son 2250 A.D.) by Andre Norton â 1952. The first apocalyptic novel I ever read. Still has a sweet place in my heart.
The Tripods by John Christopher â 1967. YA alien invasion, The White Mountains is best
Vault of Ages by Poul Anderson â 1952. Centuries after the fall, a horde of old treasure is unearthed by survivors.
Short Stories:
Nightfall by Isaac Asimov â 1941.
A Pail of Air by Fritz Leiber â 1951.
These are my favorites with an apocalyptic theme, old and new.
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 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!
The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau â 2008. Teenage members of a future society live in a mysterious dark city with a murky past. Life is confining and predictable until the light-generating machinery begins to break down. As the city decays they must solve the puzzle of where they are and the way out before the food and light disappear. Much better than the sequels.
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.
The Road by Cormac McCarthy â 2006. Harrowing novel that follows a man and his young son through a burned and dying post-war America. With all plants and animals dead, the remaining people struggle for survival through often violent means. The power of the story is in the relationship between the father and son, as they cling to one another in their journey of hope toward the sea. Never again will you take for granted a warm bed or a can of fruit. Soul-shattering book that the reader will remember always.
Eternity Road by Jack McDevitt â 1998. One-thousand years after the fall of civilization, a group journeys for answers.
A Gift Upon the Shore by M.K. Wren â 1990. Two women survive in post-nuclear America.
Luciferâs Hammer by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle â 1977. The ultimate comet-strike survival novel.
The Postman by David Brin â 1985. Post nuclear story of a con man who inadvertently inspires hope for survivors. Beautiful story.
Through Darkest America by Neal Barrett Jr. â 1986. A boy makes a journey in post-nuclear America. Unbelievable twist that makes you think.
Z for Zachariah by Robert C. OâBrien â 1973. What's worse than being the last person on Earth? Sixteen-year-old Ann learns the answer when she finds herself a solitary survivor of nuclear war, wondering if she is alone in the world. After a year of solitude, she suddenly sees smoke from a campfire moving closer night by night. Is her long lonely nightmare ended at last, or does the approaching man represent a new level of terror? The tenseness of this novel is outstanding; you won't be able to put it down.
A Canticle for Liebowitz by Walter M. Miller, Jr. â 1960. Chronicle of post-nuclear history.
The Day of the Triffids by John Wyndham â 1951. Classic - plants take over.
The Death of Grass No Blade of Grass) by John Christopher â 1956. All seed grasses die, including food plants.
Earth Abides by George Stewart â 1949. One of the original plague pandemic stories.
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson â 1954. The original vampire virus novel.
On the Beach by Nevil Shute â 1959. Classic post-nuclear story.
Daybreak 2250 A.D. (Star Manâs Son 2250 A.D.) by Andre Norton â 1952. The first apocalyptic novel I ever read. Still has a sweet place in my heart.
The Tripods by John Christopher â 1967. YA alien invasion, The White Mountains is best
Vault of Ages by Poul Anderson â 1952. Centuries after the fall, a horde of old treasure is unearthed by survivors.
Short Stories:
Nightfall by Isaac Asimov â 1941.
A Pail of Air by Fritz Leiber â 1951.
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