Which book to read next after Hunger Games

[Manu]

Hi guys,

I juts finished the Hunger Games Series- in just 2 weeks. Loved the first one, and my love for the books went on on downward sloping line as I moved across the series.

But anyways, Now I am looking for another book to read..
I am looking at City of Bones, Maze Runner, Divergent, Farseer Trilogy, His Dark Materials, King Killer's Chronicle, The Gentleman Bastards, just to name a few.

Can you guys suggest me which one to start with?

I'll give a brief about my expectations: Nothing too childish; i.e If the author goes about explaining every single thing like to a child, I get turned off. Dystopian is OK as long as it is believable like the Hunger Games. Fast paced writing which wont let me put down the book..

P.S- I get the feeling that this is gonna turn into a YA fan-boy war.. LOL!!

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enders game is good :)

[Jodi]

I have read first two books of The Ender series and Loved them both. I have the third book but haven't read it yet.

I loved Unwind. I haven't read the second book yet. Really liked the City of Bones series.

[N]

I'm reading Divergent trilogy - that's good. City of Bones is ok but the series gets rubbishy. The Dark Materials is very good as is Inkheart.

[Silvia]

Try with Divergent

[Manu]

Got two more added to my list.. lol..
and Yeah.. Even I was inclined towards Divergent, but from the synopsis I find it too similar to Hunger Games that I fear I'll end up comparing them..

I saw the City of Bones movie and am so totally turned off by it that I cant bring myself to read the book.. Are the books as bad as the movie?

His Dark Materials is a strong contender..

Anybody read the Farseer Trilogy or The Gentleman Bastards?

[Liz]

I like the Divergent series. I could recommend the "Ashes" trilogy by Ilsa Bick. And recently I read a TERRIFIC book that was self published by the author - I can't imagine why she couldnt get a publisher, its far superior to a lot of the bigger titles. That was called "I Am Forgotton" author J.A. St Thomas. She is currently writing the sequel and I can't wait! Hope that helps :)

[Manu]

Popular demand has decided for me.. Divergent it is... Thanks guys!!..

[Laur]

farseer trilogy is a level above divergent. more fantasy, but you just want to stay in that world.

[Lynden]

The Ender's game is pretty great. You'll burn through it like nothing. The whole series is a blast. To add to you'r guyses E.G suggestions. I'd be all for it

[Kat]

I've read
Maze runner, City of Bone series, the Divergent series which are all great. Some others are Legend by Marie Lu, Graceling, and the Dark Life series

[Cinthia]

Manu wrote: "Got two more added to my list.. lol..
and Yeah.. Even I was inclined towards Divergent, but from the synopsis I find it too similar to Hunger Games that I fear I'll end up comparing them..

I saw..."

I dont' think you'll end up comparing Divergent with the hunger games. They are actually pretty different.
Also, the City of Bones movie was awful. The books are worth reading, although I like The Infernal Devices much better (sort of a prequel to the Mortal Instruments). Clockwork Angel and City of Bones are a little too similar at times, though, but things change. I second Legen by Marie Lu.

[Bonia]

You should read divergent, clockwork princess or child literacy like fablehaven. The fourth book is my favorite from the series.

[Tracey]

Honestly, if you're looking for something believable for dystopian, I'm not sure Divergent is your book. I've only read the first, but I had a VERY hard time believing the entire premise of the world. It was an okay book, just not believable.

[Andrea]

Chase wrote: "Honestly, if you're looking for something believable for dystopian, I'm not sure Divergent is your book. I've only read the first, but I had a VERY hard time believing the entire premise of the wo..."
Do you know another book, that could be believable? Is that I'm looking for another dystopian, but I want it to be almost as good as The Hunger Games.

[Kat]

I can completely relate to your opinion of The Hunger Games series, my love for Katniss did taper off a bit with each book.

Top of the list for fast paced and believeable is definitely The Maze Runner by James Dashner. My follow-up recommendation would be Legend by Marie Lu.
Maze Runner is a bit more sci-fi than Hunger Games, Legend is sci-fi and paramilitary.

Divergent is pretty spectacular and twisted. Ender's Game is the same. Gone by Michael Grant is an interesting concept although the books are quite long.

Cassandra Clare isn't really dystopian, so I wouldn't recommend either City of Bones or Clockwork Angel if that's what you're looking for, although both series are pretty interesting in a religious/mythological way.

[Shana]

Food for thought: I am finishing reading Sapphique by Catherine Fisher, which is the sequel to Incarceron. Both are well written and Fisher builds believable characters within two dynamic co-existing worlds. You might enjoy her unique perspective on reality as seen through the eyes of each of her heroes and heroines.

[Silvia]

Divergent, definitely!

[Karen]

I thought the Farseer trilogy and the Tawny Man trilogy by Robin Hobb were very good, in fact some of my favorite series. They are definitely worth reading. I am reading the Liveship trilogy by her, and although I don't think they are quite as good as the aforementioned trologies, they are still very good.

[Jim]

The seven-book Dark Tower series by Stephen King is entertaining, thought-provoking, and original.

Of special interest to me was how Mr. King's writing style and approach to the storyline evolved during the thirty years it took him to complete the series.