Dystopian/Post-Apocolyptic Fiction I Want to Try
Explore the best dystopian and post-apocalyptic fiction books that will immerse you in gripping tales of survival, rebellion, and dark futures. Discover must-read novels for fans of the genre.
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The Adoration of Jenna Fox
by Mary E. Pearson
In the not-so-distant future, when synthetic bodies and brains are possible but illegal, Jenna Fox, who is recovering from a serious accident and suffering from memory lapses, learns a startling secret about her existence.
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Ariel
by Steven R. Boyett
It?s been five years since the lights went out, cars stopped in the streets, and magical creatures began roaming Earth. Pete Garey survived the Change, trusting no one but himself until the day he met Ariel?a unicorn who brought new meaning and adventure to his life.
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Obernewtyn
by Isobelle Carmody
When she is exiled to Obernewtyn after her psychic abilities are discovered, Elspeth encounters others with powers like her own and discovers dark secrets concerning the ambitious overlords who control the destinies of all the outcasts.
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Exodus
by Julie Bertagna
In the year 2100, Mara discovers the existence of sky cities that are safe from the storms and rising waters, and convinces her people to travel from their threatened island to one of these cities in order to save themselves.
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The City of Ember
by Jeanne DuPrau
In the year 241, twelve-year-old Lina trades jobs on Assignment Day to be a Messenger to run to new places in her decaying but beloved city, perhaps even to glimpse Unknown Regions.
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Gone
by Michael Grant
In a small town on the coast of California, everyone over the age of fourteen suddenly disappears, setting up a battle between the remaining town residents and the students from a local private school, as well as those who have "The Power" and are able to perform supernatural feats and those who do not. Reprint.
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The Dead and the Gone
by Susan Beth Pfeffer
After a meteor hits the moon and sets off a series of horrific climate changes, seventeen-year-old Alex Morales must take care of his sisters alone in the chaos of New York City.
