Dystopian
Dry
When a catastrophic drought hits California, one teen must navigate a world of desperation and chaos in a fight for survival.
Legend
"Legend" by Marie Lu is a gripping dystopian novel that follows two teens from opposite backgrounds, June and Day, as they navigate a corrupt regime and uncover dark secrets that bind them together.
The Scorch Trials
In 'The Scorch Trials,' Thomas and the Gladers face new dangers in a desolate world infected by the Flare, leading them to question their survival and freedom.
Shatter Me (Enhanced Edition)
Shatter Me (Enhanced Edition) tells the story of Juliette Ferrars, a girl with a lethal touch, fighting against a repressive regime and discovering her inner strength.
The Giver
The Giver is a thought-provoking novel about a boy, Jonas, who discovers dark secrets about his seemingly perfect community when he is chosen as the Receiver of Memory.
The Hunger Games (Hunger Games, Book One)
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is a dystopian novel where 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers to participate in a deadly televised competition in place of her sister.
Unwind
Unwind by Neal Shusterman follows three teens in a dystopian society where unwanted children are harvested for body parts. They escape this fate and go on the run, fighting to survive until their eighteenth birthdays.
Matched
Matched by Ally Condie explores Cassia's journey of self-discovery and rebellion in a dystopian society that controls every aspect of life, including love.
Divergent
In a dystopian Chicago, Beatrice 'Tris' Prior must navigate a society divided into five factions, while harboring a dangerous secret that sets her apart.
Fracture Me
Fracture Me, narrated from Adam's perspective, explores his emotional turmoil as Omega Point prepares for battle against The Reestablishment, unraveling his struggles with love, loyalty, and identity amid impending war.
Manhunt
In 'Manhunt,' Gretchen Felker-Martin presents a gripping post-apocalyptic tale where trans women and men navigate a savage world while hunting feral men, exploring survival, identity, and the complexities of community.
Feed
M.T. Anderson's "Feed" explores a dystopian future where teenagers connect to the Internet through brain implants, exposing themes of identity, consumerism, and love against a backdrop of societal decay.
The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas
Ursula K. Le Guin's "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" presents a haunting parable about a utopian city whose joy is built upon the suffering of a single child, raising profound questions about morality and societal happiness.
Never Fade
In "Never Fade," Ruby navigates her extraordinary abilities in a dystopian America while grappling with her identity as a monster and a leader, embarking on a treacherous journey to uncover a secret that could change everything.
Renegades
Renegades is a gripping tale of vengeance and justice in a world of prodigies with extraordinary abilities, focusing on Nova's quest against the Renegades and her encounters with Adrian.
Catching Fire
In "Catching Fire," Katniss Everdeen returns home after winning the Hunger Games, only to face new challenges and a brewing rebellion against the Capitol, complicating her relationships and survival.
Extras
In 'Extras,' Scott Westerfeld explores a futuristic society obsessed with fame through the eyes of Aya Fuse, a girl desperate to rise from anonymity to celebrity status, only to uncover a life-altering secret.
Four
Four: A Divergent Story Collection offers a deeper look into Tobias's journey as 'Four,' revealing his challenges and growth in the Dauntless faction, enhancing the beloved Divergent narrative.
Mockingjay
In 'Mockingjay', Katniss Everdeen becomes the reluctant symbol of a revolution against the Capitol, grappling with her role as the Mockingjay while facing personal sacrifices and the complexities of war.
The Knife of Never Letting Go
In 'The Knife of Never Letting Go,' Todd Hewitt, the last boy in a town of men, flees into a world filled with Noise and discovers a girl, uncovering the dark secrets of his society and his own identity.