The City of Ember

The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins

In a post-apocalyptic world, Katniss Everdeen volunteers for a brutal survival competition to save her sister. She navigates a dangerous system designed to control and oppress its citizens, much like the underground city of Ember. Her journey involves uncovering hidden truths and fighting against a restrictive societal structure.

The Giver

Lois Lowry

In a seemingly perfect community without war, pain, or choice, a young boy named Jonas is selected to be the Receiver of Memory. He discovers the dark truth behind his society's harmony and must decide whether to accept the status quo or seek change. Like Ember, this dystopian novel explores a controlled society with hidden secrets and follows a young protagonist who challenges the established system.

The Maze Runner

James Dashner

Thomas wakes up in a mysterious enclosed environment with no memory of his past, surrounded by other teenagers. They must solve the puzzle of their imprisonment and find a way to escape, much like Lina and Doon's quest in Ember. The story involves uncovering hidden truths and fighting against a controlled environment.

Legend

Marie Lu

In a militaristic society, two teenagers from opposite sides of the social spectrum uncover government conspiracies. Day and June must work together to challenge the system that controls their lives, similar to Lina and Doon's quest for truth in Ember.

Uglies

Scott Westerfeld

In a world where everyone is transformed to become 'pretty' at age 16, Tally discovers a rebellion against this mandatory transformation. Her journey of understanding mirrors the discovery process in Ember, challenging a society's fundamental rules and seeking true freedom.

Divergent

Veronica Roth

In a future Chicago, society is divided into five factions based on personality traits. Tris Prior discovers she is Divergent, not fitting into any single category, and must challenge the rigid system that controls her world. Similar to Ember, this story features a young protagonist uncovering systemic secrets and seeking freedom.

The Selection

Kiera Cass

In a strict caste system, America Singer is chosen for a competition to become the prince's wife. She challenges the established social hierarchy and begins to see beyond the surface of her controlled society. Like Ember, this story features a young protagonist who questions the rules of her world.

Among the Hidden

Margaret Peterson Haddix

In a dystopian society that allows only two children per family, Luke is a third child who must remain hidden. He discovers a network of other hidden children and begins to challenge the oppressive population control laws. Like Ember, this book explores themes of survival, secrecy, and challenging restrictive societal rules.

Delirium

Lauren Oliver

In a world where love is considered a disease and mandatory cure exists, Lena begins to question her society's rules. Her awakening and rebellion parallel the discoveries in Ember, exploring themes of individual freedom versus societal control.

Matched

Ally Condie

In a society that decides everything, including marriage partners, Cassia begins to question the system when a computer glitch shows her a different potential match. Her journey of discovery mirrors Lina and Doon's exploration of their limited world. The novel explores themes of individual choice versus societal control.