Books To Read if You Loved the Hunger Games in High School

Paige Mahoney, a 19-year old clairvoyant, lives in the criminal underworld Scion London in the year 2059. She is kidnapped, taken to Oxford, and is held in prison. This is how her life changes forever. Fans of The Hunger GamesPaige emerges as the unlikely hero among her people, and we will be frantically turning pages.

Ara survived a worldwide plague that decimated nearly all of humanity. She comes across a group of survivors who take her captive for her own “safety,” which puts a dent in the plan her father set for her to end the plague. This novel is a whirlwind romance and dystopia that is hard to put down.

On the romantic-thrilling side, this novel takes place in a society that matches people with their “perfect soulmate” based on DNA tests and a quick mouth swab. But what happens when your soulmate wasn’t all you thought they’d be? Exploring secrets and the dark side of “perfect,” you won’t be able to put this psychological thriller down.

Bryce Quinlan, a contemporary fantasy world, seeks justice for her best friends’ murders. Hunt Athalar (a Fallen angel) is her partner and they seek out a power deep within Crescent City that could threaten their existence. Sarah J. Maas has done the same thing again, this time with romance, thrill and mystery.

This story takes place in 1345 China, under Mongol rule. It follows two siblings as they find their way to different fates. In order to survive, the daughter assumes the identity of the father in the event that he dies. This novel is a story of fate and second opportunities. It is a vivid fantasy of war, love and identity.

You know how we all read those dystopian novels when we were younger and wondered, “So all these teens just saved the world and lived happily ever after?” This novel explores the “after.” Set 10 years after a group of five teens defeated a dark enemy, this story follows them as they deal with the aftermath and discover that maybe the enemy never really left.

Here’s a quick tip: Stay close to the ground. Station ElevenYou should add this one to your TBR. Kirsten Raymonde, who is located in a world 20-years after a pandemic destroyed society, is part of a troupe that vows not to let the arts die. Their existence is threatened by a strange prophet who appears to be a member of the troupe. Stay for the intriguing premise, and the unexpected twist that will leave your speechless.

Frida Liu, a struggling mother, turns to Harriet for help in her difficult life. With a husband who pays too much attention to his mistress and Chinese immigrant parents who don’t deem her worthy enough, Frida finds great solace in Harriet—that is, until her surveillance-state government threatens to take Harriet away after one particular bad day. The School for Good MothersIt is a page-turner which combines dystopian drama and the trials that come with parenthood in a way that we never thought was possible.

Klara, an Artificial Friend who has exceptional observational skills, is here to tell you the story. She watches closely from her spot in the store both the behavior of passers-by and those who are browsing in the shop. She hopes that one day a customer will choose her.

After you finish Klara and The Sun (probably in a single sitting—it’s that good) you’ll be left questioning humanity, existence, and what it truly means to love.

This novel is a thriller unlike any other. It centers on Melanie, who is held in solitary confinement and is constantly being followed by gunmen as she is taken to school. Without giving anything away, it’s got everything you love about dystopian fiction wrapped in one.

In a world where human cloning exists and society is divided by the ethics and nature of it, Constance “Con” D’Arcy is gifted a clone of herself. Her original self dies and she is left with a clone. This is a captivating mystery filled with twists and turns and thrilling thrills.

Barry Sutton and Helena Smith band together to battle “False Memory Syndrome,” which has infected the population with memories of events that never happened. But when Barry and Helena are faced with another, more terrifying enemy—one that alters reality itself—they realize they’re the only ones who can put a stop to it.

The Midnight Library lies somewhere at the edge of all the universe, between our worlds and the next. Each book is a story about a life you could have had if you had made a different decision. Nora Seed is given the chance to choose a different kind of life and embarks on a journey through all her possible lives. Which one will she choose, and why?

This story takes place in Lagos. It follows Obinna, a former friend, and Eze, who now live completely separate lives. Eze’s visit disrupts Obinna’s orderly routine and puts other aspects of his life at risk in their world where men are constantly under surveillance. If it was up to me, I’d say that anything by Ngozi Adichie is an instant classic.

Irene is a spy for the Invisible Library and is sent to “alternative London,” a land where chaos and magic thrive alongside supernatural creatures, to retrieve a dangerous book. Irene and her assistant discover the book is stolen and embark on an adventure filled with danger and mystery.

When the British government begins to clamp down on freedom of the people, pregnant mothers start going missing and the country is in serious turmoil. Emma, a midwife, and her 17-year old daughter find themselves in trouble. This psychological thriller starring a female protagonist will keep you turning pages page after page.

Jazz Bashara lives in Artemis, the only city on the moon. She’s a bit of a troublemaker; some may call her a criminal. She is offered the chance to commit the perfect crime and finds herself caught up in an operation to take control over all Artemis. A heist story set in the moon? We’re all in.