next book after Hunger Games and Diverget

[Ashok]

I LOVED the Hunger Games trilogy and then I read Divergent (which I loved too), and concluded that I enjoy dystopian novels with female protagonist (couldn't quite figure out why). Now I finished reading Insurgent, which was even better than Divergent. But to my despair the third book will noly be released in October! So now I have to chose what to read next and started a "to read" list. I would love to get other reader's opinion on what to read next (or what not to read from the list I made). All comments are welcome! Thanks to all!

[Elena]

Uglies and Legend from your TBR list are both really great dystopian-with-a-female-protagonist. You could also add Enclave to that category. If you're looking for Hunger Games and Divergent readalikes, I'd start there.

Also, looking at your list, Graceling and Clockwork Angel are two of my all-time favorites--neither is dystopian, but both are awesome. Tomorrow, When the War Began is the start of a really compelling series that's actually almost completely realistic (except for the minor detail that no one has actually invaded Australia in the past few decades). The series is sort of heart-poundingly intense at times (though you do have to hold for quite a while in the beginning before the interesting stuff starts happening). I love it.

You've got a great list there--I hope you enjoy exploring the dystopian/YA genres. :)

[Ashok]

Elena wrote: "Uglies and Legend from your TBR list are both really great dystopian-with-a-female-protagonist. You could also add Enclave to that category. If you're looking for Hunger Games and Divergent readali..." Thank you so much for sharing your opinion...I will have a look at "Enclave" :-)

[Kathy (Kindle-aholic)]

Blood Red Road was good. It is a different style, but still female-lead dystopian with lots of action.

I liked Enclave too.

[Abram]

If you like Dystopian novels, you may want to read the Stand by Stephen King or The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Don't let yourself get closed into one specific type of story. I did that for a while and found that I was trying to replicate the feeling that certain books gave me. It's good to get a better variety. Opens up the horizons.

[Ashok]

Kindle-aholic wrote: "Blood Red Road was good. It is a different style, but still female-lead dystopian with lots of action.

I liked Enclave too."
Thanks for your opinion. I read with a Kindle too!
From my to-read list, could you let me know which are your "top 3"?

[Ashok]

Abram wrote: "If you like Dystopian novels, you may want to read the Stand by Stephen King or The Road by Cormac McCarthy. Don't let yourself get closed into one specific type of story. I did that for a while an..."
I've heard about "The Stand" - would you recommend the original 1978 book or the newer version - more than 500 extra pages?

[Abram]

I've only read the 1000 page version, but let me tell you, it's not that hard. It starts off a little slow, but it is a page turner. You will get through it fast enough. I'm not even sure if you can still get the 1978 version, anymore. But, it is worth it to read the newer version.

[Ashok]

Abram wrote: "I've only read the 1000 page version, but let me tell you, it's not that hard. It starts off a little slow, but it is a page turner. You will get through it fast enough. I'm not even sure if you ca..."
OK, thanks...I will put it on my to-read list!

[Kathy (Kindle-aholic)]

Ashok wrote: "Kindle-aholic wrote: "Blood Red Road was good. It is a different style, but still female-lead dystopian with lots of action.

I liked Enclave too."
Thanks for your opinion. I read with a Kindle too..."
Top 3 - Blood Red Road, Enclave, and Ship Breaker.

[Ashok]

Kindle-aholic wrote: "Top 3 - Blood Red Road, Enclave, and Ship Breaker. "

Thanks again for your opinion!
Much appreciated :-)

[Becca]

I think you would definitely like Matched. It's better than the Divergent series (in my opinion), but nothing beats Hunger Games in that category.

[Ashok]

Becca wrote: "I think you would definitely like Matched. It's better than the Divergent series (in my opinion), but nothing beats Hunger Games in that category.

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Thank you so much for your opinion - I will definitely read "Matched". From my to-read list, could you please let me know which are your "top 3" apart from Matched?

[Dee]

Enclave and Matched are good series (I have only read the first 2 in both). I liked Enclave because it's not just all about the Romance! I would also suggest reading Through the Ever Night, as I really enjoyed that series. (it is dystopian/Utopian)

Another Dystopian I liked in College was Fahrenheit 451 --It is not a female lead nor is it YA. It is a classic I think.

[Becca]

From your to-read list:
I absolutely loved Graceling and The Giver (which was the first YA dystopian I ever read and holds a pecial pace in my heart). Currently reading "Gone" now and it's decent so far. Didn't care that much for "Uglies", but a lot of people I know enjoyed it. Same for "City of Bones".

Cinder is also a great dystopian book that you may like.

You may also be interested in this list: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/22...

[karen, future RA queen]

okay, i told you i would post here, and since you indicated in our earlier conversation that "aftermath" books were all right, too, my list is kind of loose with content - not just dystopias at all.

i will agree with what everyone is saying about Enclave, because it is another one that takes some suspension of disbelief, but is really fun.

Ashfall is one of my favorite books ever, but it is a survival story, not a dystopia, although the people who acquire power do abuse it. but it isn't textbook dystopia.

Unwind is another really good one - action, ethics, confusion.... definitely worth looking at.

those would be my top three although the trilogy that starts with The Knife of Never Letting Go is amaaazing, and if we are broadening the definition for you, i would definitely suggest that one.

[Ashok]

Dee wrote: "Enclave and Matched are good series (I have only read the first 2 in both). I liked Enclave because it's not just all about the Romance! I would also suggest reading Through the Ever Night, as I ..."
Thanks! I added "Under the Never Sky" to my list to read!

[Ashok]

Becca wrote: "From your to-read list:
I absolutely loved Graceling and The Giver (which was the first YA dystopian I ever read and holds a pecial pace in my heart). Currently reading "Gone" now and it's decent ..."
Thank you so much for your opinion! :-)

[Ashok]

karen wrote: "okay, i told you i would post here, and since you indicated in our earlier conversation that "aftermath" books were all right, too, my list is kind of loose with content - not just dystopias at all..."

karen wrote: "okay, i told you i would post here, and since you indicated in our earlier conversation that "aftermath" books were all right, too, my list is kind of loose with content - not just dystopias at all..."<

Thanks a million...I was looking forward to your contribution!

[Wendy Darling]

I haven't posted here for months, but am popping in because I saw this question. I know the two books you mentioned are dystopian, but are you open to post-apocalyptic books, too?

The next big YA novel is going to be The 5th Wave, which releases in May. It is FANTASTIC--a post-apocalyptic story with aliens, and of the many books that have tried and failed to be The Hunger Games, this is the only one that is a worthy successor, imo. (I also enjoyed Divergent, btw, although I think it's very different from THG.)

I like a lot of the other suggestions on this thread, too, including Blood Red Road and Legend. You may also like Angelfall, which is another terrific post-apocalyptic story featuring a strong female heroine. Good luck!

[Ashok]

Wendy Darling wrote: "I know the two books you mentioned are dystopian, but are you open to post-apocalyptic books, too?

The next big YA ..."

Thanks Wendy... yes I am open to post-apocalyptic stories. And thanks a lot for your opinion - I'll have a look at your suggestions and may add them to my to-read list!
Greetings from Brazil!

[Dee]

The immortal rules is another good dystopian book. It is a vampire book as well which is different in this genre. I enjoy both type of books, but I really enjoyed the mixture of the two. I think fans of both would enjoy this book. Also it is not focused on the love story which I think makes THG, divergent, and a few others on this list better books.

[Ashok]

Dee wrote: "The immortal rules is another good dystopian book. It is a vampire book as well which is different in this genre. I enjoy both type of books, but I really enjoyed the mixture of the two. I think..."

That's funny.... I thought ALL vampire novels are centered on a love affair! I'll have a look at "The Immortal Rules". Thanks!

[Alexa]

May I suggest Octavia E. Butler's Earthseed series. Kate Elliott's Jaran is a different kind of post-apocalyptic story, but a great female lead. The Gate to Women's Country is great, but not YA. The Handmaid's Tale is very grim, not at all YA, but a masterpiece.

[Ashok]

Alexa wrote: "May I suggest Octavia E. Butler's Earthseed series. Kate Elliott's Jaran is a different kind of post-apocalyptic story, but a great female lead. The Gate to Women's Country is great, but not YA. ..."

Thanks for sharing your opinion!