Reviews by Tag: dystopia

Teen Review
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Agnes at the End of the World

By Kelly McWilliams
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
SP
Jul 11, 2024

Agnes at the End of the World is a gripping story about a girl who lives in a dystopian society cult where the leader controls everyone below him. In this cult, there is a girl named Agnes, a girl that does not share the same beliefs as those around her and risks everything to protect her family. As Agnes navigates this world she meets new people and must find hope in the cruel world she lives in.

Teen Review
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The Hunger Games

By Suzanne Collins
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
A.T.
Jul 11, 2024

The Hunger Games details the adventure of Katniss Everdeen, who is forced to engage in a fight-to-the-death tournament against other children. One reason I love this book is that it is very captivating and is very well thought out. From the interesting characters, to the amazing plot, this book is sure to have you at the edge of your seat at every page. I would recommend this book to people who love books that spare no detail, and create an imaginary world. 

Teen Review
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Divergent

By Veronica Roth
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Z. Ahmed
Jul 2, 2024

Divergent is a dystopian novel that offers a mix of action, romance, and social commentary. It is set in a future Chicago where society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to a specific virtue: Abnegation (selflessness), Amity (peace), Candor (honesty), Dauntless (bravery), and Erudite (intelligence). The protagonist, Beatrice "Tris" Prior, grew up in Abnegation but has always felt out of place.

Teen Review
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Catching Fire

By Suzanne Collins
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Safa Al
Jul 2, 2024

Catching Fire is the second book of The Hunger Games Series. The Capital is mad at Katniss for what she pulled off in the 74th game. Gale and Peeta are keeping their distance from her. Not only this but there are rumors of a rebellion, that Katniss and Peeta have helped accidentally create. Now she has to worry about the Quelle, a game only held every 25 years, but this time the rules have changed. “Sparks are igniting, flames are spreading, and The Capital still wants revenge”. 

Teen Review
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Never Let Me Go

By Kazuo Ishiguro
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Basil Park
Jun 7, 2024

This dystopian novel centers around a girl named Kathy who is a caretaker that ends up finding some special people from her past. We learn more about Kathy’s history and about the unique but dark world that she lives in. We meet the characters Ruth & Tommy, two of Kathy’s close friends. From them, we see more of the impact that their situations have on them and the power of both friendship and love. A mystery unfolds of how Kathy will be able to find true happiness and freedom in her life as she sorts through these memories to try and find her future.

Teen Review
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1984

By George Orwell
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Aakanksha R.
Jun 7, 2024

1984 is a dystopian novel by George Orwell that explores a totalitarian society ruled by an oppressive government known as the Party, led by the enigmatic figure known as Big Brother. The protagonist, Winston Smith, works for the Party and begins to rebel against its control, questioning the manipulation of truth and history. As he falls in love with Julia, they both conspire against the Party, only to be caught and tortured by the Thought Police.

Teen Review
The Death Cure by James Dashner

The Death Cure

By James Dashner
Star Rating
★★★

Rated by
Mininja5896
May 17, 2024

In the Headquarters of WICKED, a team full of teenagers has been put to the ultimate test, completing one impossible task to another. Thomas has lost everything, his memories, friends, and even his own identity are gone. As the final tests come to completion by a team of scientists and other people, Thomas wants answers to everything he had to go through. His rebellious nature finally wins and he escapes the complex only to see a whole new world. Will Thomas ever be free from the chains of his past?

Teen Review
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Shatter Me

By Tahereh Mafi
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Likhita
May 3, 2024

The book Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi is a young adult dystopian novel which follows Juliette, a girl whose touch can kill. She’s locked away in prison and is suddenly needed by the Reestablishment who fear war. She doesn’t know how to control her power, or her curse, which is what she thinks. She doesn’t know who to trust either. Now Juliet must make her own choices, and make sure she makes the right ones.

Teen Review
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The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

By Suzanne Collins
Star Rating
★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Apr 12, 2024

The once wealthy Snow family has fallen on hard times but Coriolanus Snow is set on changing that by mentoring a winning tribute for the tenth annual Hunger Games. The problem is he gets paired with the female tribute from District Twelve, which puts the odds against him. His only shot at fame and fortune is to win over the public and train his tribute to survive the games. This proves difficult when he faces complicated feelings for his tribute and has to decide between what’s right and his survival. 

Teen Review
The Hunger Games book cover

The Hunger Games

By Suzanne Collins
Star Rating
★★★★★

Rated by
Anonymous
Apr 12, 2024

After her sister is chosen to compete in the annual Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her place. The Hunger Games consist of two teenagers, from each of the twelve districts of Panem, entering the games where they fight to the death until there is one survivor, who becomes the victor. 

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