Reviews by Category: Science Fiction

Teen Review
Scythe

Scythe

By Neal Shusterman
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Zamir
Aug 11, 2023

Scythe by Neal Shusterman is a gripping young adult dystopian novel set in a future where death has been conquered, and society is governed by a group of individuals known as Scythes who are responsible for population control. Two teenagers, Citra and Rowan, are chosen as apprentices to a highly esteemed Scythe, but they must compete against each other to secure the position.

Teen Review
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi

Shatter Me

By Tahereh Mafi
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Aug 11, 2023

Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi follows the gripping tale of Juliette Ferrars, a young girl with a deadly touch who has been imprisoned for years. In a dystopian society plagued by environmental decay and authoritarian rule, she becomes a pawn in a power-hungry regime's plans. When she is unexpectedly freed, Juliette must navigate a world of danger and intrigue, torn between her desire for freedom and the responsibility that comes with her lethal abilities.

Teen Review
Proxy by Alex London

Proxy

By Alex London
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Aug 8, 2023

Proxy by Alex London is a captivating dystopian young adult novel set in a future society where the privileged few lead luxurious lives while others serve as their proxies, taking the punishment for their wrongdoings. Syd is a poor orphan working as a proxy for the wealthy Knox, taking on the consequences of Knox's reckless behavior. When Knox's latest misstep leads to a deadly accident, Syd finds himself on the run, seeking justice and freedom.

Teen Review
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle

A Wrinkle in Time

By Madeleine L'Engle
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Aug 8, 2023

Madeleine L'Engle’s A Wrinkle in Time is a story about a teenage girl named Meg who had a hard time fitting in at school and also had a father who was missing. Meg’s curiousness about her father led her to go on a quest to rescue him. Meg, her brother Charles Wallace, and their friend Calvin O’Keefe went off on a magical adventure to another dimension in the hope to rescue their father. The book follows their journey of traveling through time and space and encountering many difficulties along the way.

Teen Review
The Maze Runner by James Dashner

The Maze Runner

By James Dashner
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Aug 8, 2023

The Maze Runner by James Dashner is a thrilling dystopian novel that follows the story of Thomas, a young boy who wakes up in a mysterious glade surrounded by a massive ever-changing maze with no memory of his past. He joins a group of boys who have been trapped in the Glade, trying to survive and find a way out. As they navigate the deadly maze, they face terrifying mechanical creatures known as Grievers and uncover unsettling secrets about their existence.

Teen Review

Ready Player One

By Ernest Cline
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Aug 8, 2023

Ready Player One by Ernest Cline is a thrilling dystopian sci-fi novel set in the year 2044, where most of humanity seeks escape from their bleak reality through a massive virtual reality universe called the OASIS. When the creator of the OASIS, James Halliday, passes away, he leaves behind a challenging Easter Egg hunt within the virtual world. The first person to find the hidden Easter Egg will inherit Halliday's vast fortune and control over the OASIS.

Teen Review
The Forever Man book cover

The Forever Man

By Eoin Colfer
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jul 31, 2023

The Forever Man by Eoin Colfer is a captivating science fiction novel that follows the thrilling adventures of Riley, a young boy with the power to heal. Set in a dystopian world where dark forces called the Harvesters threaten humanity's existence, Riley finds himself hunted by these malevolent beings due to his unique abilities. Alongside his loyal friend, Chevie, a seasoned FBI agent from the future, Riley embarks on a perilous journey through time and dimensions to confront the Harvesters and save humanity.

Teen Review
The Hunger Games book cover

The Hunger Games

By Suzanne Collins
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anwita G.
Jul 27, 2023

The main character of The Hunger Games is Katniss Everdeen. Throughout this whole book Katniss has one goal; win The Hunger Games, a deadly human killing game. There is only one survivor. Every year 2 people from each district are sent. Katniss is from District 12. Katniss and Peeta Mellark will be competing against each other even though they come from the same district. Will Katniss bring glory to her District 12… Or die trying to do so? 

Teen Review
The Thousandth Floor book cover

The Thousandth Floor

By Katherine McGee
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Avani L.
Jul 27, 2023

Katherine McGee’s futuristic, dystopian debut, The Thousandth Floor, follows the story of five different protagonists, all with different backgrounds, hardships, and secrets that slowly become uncovered. The author paints a beautiful, yet artificial, world, full of glittering gold technology, immense opulence, and a class divide that grows harsher the higher you go. 

Teen Review
Prodigy

Prodigy

By Marie Lu
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Mahad Z.
Jul 25, 2023

Summary: Prodigy is the second book in Marie Lu's young adult dystopian trilogy, following the story of June and Day, two gifted teenagers in a futuristic society. After escaping from the Republic in Legend, they find themselves entangled in the rebel group known as the Patriots.

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