Love The Hunger Games? Me too! If you can’t get enough of deadly competitions, crumbling societies, and teens leading rebellions, these YA dystopian books belong on your shelf. With twisted futures packed with danger, romance, and impossible choices,...
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In Panem, the Capitol forces teens to fight in deadly televised games, but Katniss Everdeen’s defiance sparks a revolution. Across three books, the series delivers nonstop action, survival, and a love triangle that defined YA dystopian fiction.
The Hunger Games
In a future Chicago divided into factions, Tris Prior learns she doesn’t fit neatly into any one group. Her secret identity as Divergent makes her a target, but also the key to uncovering the truth about her world. Packed with action, romance, and re...
Divergent Series
In a war-torn future United States, prodigy June is tasked with hunting down Day, the country’s most wanted criminal. But when their paths collide, they uncover shocking truths about their government and themselves. Fast-paced and full of twists, Leg...
Legend
In a bleak future, most of the world escapes into the OASIS, a massive virtual reality game. When teen gamer Wade Watts discovers the first clue in a high-stakes treasure hunt, he’s thrown into a race for fortune, freedom, and survival. Packed with 8...
Ready Player One
In a future where society is divided into castes, America Singer is chosen to compete for the prince's heart, leading her into a world of politics and romance
Selection Series
In a society where officials decide everything—including who you love—Cassia rebels against the system when she falls for someone other than her chosen match.
Matched Trilogy
Juliette Ferrars has a lethal touch and is imprisoned by the Reestablishment. As she discovers her powers and her purpose, she becomes a key figure in a rebellion.
Shatter Me
In a world where society is divided by blood—red and silver—Mare Barrow discovers she has powers that defy her status. This series explores themes of power, betrayal, and revolution.
Red Queen
A group of teens wakes up in a maze with no memory of their past. As they navigate the maze and uncover secrets, they face challenges that test their survival instincts.
The Maze Runner
In a world where everyone can hear each other's thoughts, Todd Hewitt discovers a secret that forces him to flee, uncovering truths about his society