If you couldn't get enough of the epic Hunger Games Trilogy from Suzanne Collins, then perhaps finishing the series left you wanting more. The page-turning action and introspective insights offered in each chapter are what keep readers coming back for more, and it's no wonder that the stories of this deadly game became such popular young adult books.
If you're into the dystopian action-adventure novel, then we've got 26 amazing book recommendations for you! Here are the top picks for what to read next if you absolutely loved the Hunger Games book series.
1. Divergent by Veronica Roth
This breakout young adults book series has been a smash it with lovers of the Hunger Games for the past several years. It has the same dystopian kick and a strong female protagonist that readers adore. It has also been made into a successful film adaptation, which has made it even more popular among teens!
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2. Uglies by Scott Westerfield
This novel follows the experience of a teenage girl living in a society where everyone gets plastic surgery and a perfect body for their 16th birthday. But when she meets another girl who is anti-surgery and against the norm, the protagonist must reconsider what she thought was going to be a perfect life.
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3. The Maze Runner by James Dashner
When a teenage boy wakes up in an elevator with no memory and a new team, he has to learn the ways of the maze. The boys experience the fight for survival in this dystopian book series that tells an intense coming-of-age story.
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4. #MURDERTRENDING by Gretchen McNeil
The setting is Alcatraz 2.0, where people are sent to be executed -- all for the sake of a new social media app. When a teenage girl finds herself on a dangerous island, she has to prove her innocence with help from her friends so that she can escape and survive.
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5. Life as We Knew It by Susan Beth Pfeffer
When a meteor strikes the moon and pushes it closer to earth, the entire system of life is completely upended. If the protagonist wants a chance at survival, she'll have to unlearn a lot of things and accept a lot more about the new way of the world. How will she and her loved ones cope?
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6. The Light Thief by David Webb
In a world where light is scarce, precious, and heavily regulated by a shadowy government agency, the main character must fight for survival in the darkness. She'll do whatever it takes to get revenge for her parents' murder and rescue her brother.
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7. Hawk by James Patterson
This book is about a 17-year-old red girl called Hawk. Her life in post-apocalyptic New York City is more or less normal until she gets a strange call. Where will her destiny take her? How will she confront her past? And most importantly, where can she find Maximum Ride?
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8. The Knowledge Seeker by Rae Knightly
When a battle between enemy countries spirals into the second dark ages, all of the world's remaining knowledge is entrusted to one hero. He wears it on a device around his neck, and his enemies are always out to destroy him -- and all the knowledge of history.
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9. Contain by Saul Tanpepper
This zombie apocalypse thriller features a deadly plague and a horrible secret. When groups are forced to flee to bunkers to escape the harsh plague of the world outside, they have to rely on their tech, their skills, and each other to survive. But will that be enough?
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10. The Atlantis Gene by A. G. Riddle
When scientists discover a strange structure in Antarctica and make new breakthroughs in autism research, there's more than what meets the eye. Watch as researchers unravel some of the mysteries of the origin of the human race, and discover the far-reaching implications of what they find.
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11. Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Ender Wiggins is a normal kid who likes technology and other normal things. But when the military recruits him to fight against aliens in an upcoming space war, his whole life gets turned upside down. How can he help protect all the citizens of earth from this looming threat?
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12. Legend by Marie Lu
When a top-notch military recruit sets out for revenge on her brother's murderer, she finds much more than she expected in the alleged killer. Together, they must unravel dark military secrets that point to the heart of the republic and have far-reaching impacts on every part of society.
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13. Girl in the Arena by Lise Haines
In the future, violent sports become more and more popular, with the rise of modern gladiator games. But what will happen when a teenage girl gets sucked unwillingly into the world of this violence? How will she escape before her entire fate is sealed by the sport?
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14. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
This is a classic dystopian novel; it's actually one of the first dystopian novels ever to be written, which means that it features the development of many themes and tropes that we've come to know and expect from the genre. See how far society has come in the past several decades, or see how little has changed.
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15. 1984 by George Orwell
This is another classic dystopian book that examines the role of the government in society. It's often cited and referenced by people who have never read it, so don't get left behind their misinformed political jargon. Read this book and open your eyes to the way that society has changed -- or hasn't really -- since it was written.
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16. V for Vendetta by Alan Moore
This is a graphic novel that tells the story of rebellion and victory over an oppressive government regime. It follows the anti-hero, known only as "V," and his quest for justice and revenge in a world that might seem recognizable at points.
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17. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood
This is another modern classic that looks specifically at the role of women in an oppressive, religious society. The setting is in the near-future New England, and even though it was written almost 40 years ago, the book holds some truths that apply to our contemporary times.
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18. Graceling by Kristin Cashore
This page-turner features the story of a young warrior girl who has to battle all odds to overcome her enemies and attain her destiny. The classic formula, right? It's also a great introduction to the fantasy genre for those who want to make the leap from the dystopian corner of the world.
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19. Matched by Ally Condie
n a world where your soulmate is chosen for you, what could go wrong? The protagonist of this trilogy has to decide if love will be stronger than the societal norms she finds herself trapped.
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20. The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey
This story of survival explores themes of trust and what it really means to be human in a world where nothing is as it seems. Follow Cassie, the young protagonist who must rescue her brother and find herself in the process.
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21. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
In a society where people are sharply divided based on heritage and family ties, the strong female protagonist must face the division inside of her. While she is pulled towards the rebellion, her romantic leanings make it difficult to choose between her heart and the greater good.
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22. The Delirium Trilogy by Lauren Oliver
When scientists discover that love is actually a disease, they set out to find a cure. When it comes time for the protagonist to get her dose of the treatment, though, she's already madly in love. Will love prevail against the forward march of progress?
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23. Compliant by M.J. Kaestli
In a society where her home, job, and spouse were already chosen for her, the heroine of this story must decide between the love and commitment she has for her partner and the stability of the state. Will love overcome the lines drawn for her by the all-knowing and all-controlling government?
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24. The Seclusion by Jacqui Castle
When two young researchers find a store of forbidden books that were thought to be lost to time and destruction, they face an impossible choice. What will they do with this newfound knowledge, and who can they trust?
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25. The Girl and the Raven by Pauline Gruber
This novel falls more to the fantasy side of the dystopian genre, with magic around every corner. A young woman must reconcile her own identity with her destiny, and she might save everyone she loves in the process.
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26. Recruitment by K. A. Riley
This series of young adult dystopian novels takes readers on an adventure through the coming of age against a military backdrop. An enigmatic war and shady recruitment process await the heroine and her best friends. How will they come to terms with the fate set before them by a war they didn't start?
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