The City of Ember

The Hunger Games

Suzanne Collins

Katniss Everdeen lives in a post-apocalyptic world divided into districts controlled by a tyrannical government. When she volunteers for a deadly competition, she becomes a symbol of rebellion against oppression. The novel shares themes of survival, limited resources, and a young hero challenging an established system.

The Giver

Lois Lowry

A dystopian novel about a young boy named Jonas who lives in a seemingly perfect society without pain or choice. He is selected to become the Receiver of Memory and discovers the dark truth behind his community's controlled existence. Like Ember, it explores a confined society with hidden secrets and a young protagonist seeking truth and freedom.

The Maze Runner

James Dashner

Thomas wakes up in a mysterious place called the Glade, surrounded by other boys with no memory of their past. They must solve the maze surrounding them to escape and uncover their true purpose. The novel shares themes of survival, mystery, and young people working together in a confined environment.

Legend

Marie Lu

In a dystopian future, June is a prodigy from an elite family, while Day is a criminal from the slums. Their paths cross in a story of government corruption and personal discovery. The novel shares themes of challenging societal structures and young protagonists seeking truth.

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, which makes her dangerous to the existing order. The book explores themes of individual identity, societal constraints, and challenging predetermined roles.

Uglies

Scott Westerfeld

In a world where everyone is transformed into a 'pretty' at age 16, Tally discovers a rebellion against this mandatory transformation. She must choose between conformity and challenging the system. The book explores themes of individual identity, societal expectations, and hidden truths.

Among the Hidden

Margaret Peterson Haddix

Luke is a third child in a society that only allows two children per family. He must hide from the government to survive, living in isolation and fear. The book explores themes of oppression, limited resources, and a young protagonist's struggle against restrictive societal rules.

Delirium

Lauren Oliver

In a world where love is considered a disease, Lena looks forward to being cured before falling in love with an uncured boy. She begins to question the society's rules and her predetermined future. The book explores themes of individual choice and rebellion against strict societal norms.

Matched

Ally Condie

Cassia lives in a society where the government decides everything, including who she will marry. When a computer glitch shows her a different potential match, she begins to question the system's control. The novel examines themes of individual choice, restricted freedom, and rebellion against predetermined paths.

Inside Out

Maria V. Snyder

Trella lives in a strictly controlled underground society divided into two classes. She discovers secrets about her world and leads a rebellion against the existing power structure. The novel shares themes of limited space, societal constraints, and a young protagonist challenging the status quo.