In The Maze Runner by James Dashner, the main character Thomas appears in the middle of a maze with no memory of his past. Thomas is more curious than the others there and he wants to know what is beyond the maze. He wants to explore the maze and get out. He eventually figures out and even sees the monsters that they call “Grievers”. Thomas is not like the other boys there. He doesn’t follow rules. While some of the other boys think Thomas is a problem, some think he could be a solution.
Books are amazing! They have this magical power that can transport us to different worlds and ignite our imaginations. One book that absolutely blew my mind is The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. It's the first book of a trilogy and is narrated by Katniss Everdeen. The story takes us to a future where The Capitol is in charge of everything and has all the power. The way the older sister protects her little sister and tries to win the game was truly amazing and kept me hooked.
Renegades, by Marissa Meyer, is an amazing book that blurs the lines of good and evil. In a society where super-powered people, or prodigies, were once oppressed, the Renegades have risen to power, portraying themselves as guardians of the people and bringers of hope. Nova sees things differently. She sees the Renegades as power hungry murderers who failed the city they promised to protect.
I Am Number Four is a young adult science fiction novel by Pittacus Lore, which follows the story of a teenage alien named John Smith, one of nine surviving members of an extraterrestrial race known as the Lorien. They are hunted by the ruthless Mogadorians who seek to eliminate them all. John, along with his guardian Henri, constantly moves to evade detection.
1984 is a dystopian novel that follows a man named Winston Smith. Winston navigates and eventually attempts to overthrow the "utopia". People aren't allowed to fall in love, they aren't allowed to read, among a variety of other things. The book warns against the dangers of totalitarianism. The government watches people and personifies them as "Big Brother". The police monitor people's thoughts to see if they seem disloyal.
The Giver by Lois Lowry is a fiction novel that is centered around Jonas, who lives in a futuristic but dystopian society. A society where there are no emotions, color, music etc. Everyone lives the same, dresses the same, behaves the same and are assigned jobs as opposed to real life where someone would apply and interview for one. Jonas is nearing the age of 12, where each individual receives their first work assignment. On the day of the ceremony, Jonas is given the role of the Receiver of Memory.
The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey is a gripping young adult science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where Earth has been invaded by an alien species. The story follows Cassie Sullivan, a young girl determined to survive the waves of destruction unleashed by the aliens, which include massive power outages, deadly plagues, and alien-human hybrids.
Skyship Academy: The Pearl Wars is a story that takes place in a dystopian future where earth is in ruins and its people are dependent on mysterious orbs from space called pearls which have enough power to supply energy for entire cities. Two powerful entities are battling for control over these powerful resources, the skyship dwellers and the corrupt surface government. Jesse Fisher, a skyship slacker and Cassius Stevensons, a young surface operator cross paths which triggers an unexpected reaction…
Summary: Inhuman by Kat Falls is a dystopian science fiction novel set in a post-apocalyptic world where a virus has transformed some humans into dangerous, genetically-altered creatures known as "ferals." The story follows 16-year-old Lane McEvoy, who embarks on a perilous journey to the quarantined city of Des Moines to find her estranged father, a renowned scientist. Along the way, she encounters both ferals and humans struggling to survive in this new world.
Summary: Breathe by Sarah Crossan is a dystopian young adult novel set in a future where oxygen is a scarce and controlled resource. Society is divided into two classes: the privileged Premiums who have access to clean air, and the struggling Auxiliaries who must purchase every breath they take. The story follows three teenagers, Quinn, Bea, and Alina, as they embark on a perilous journey to escape the oppressive confines of their controlled city and find a mythical haven where they can breathe freely.
