Post-Hungergames Trilogy Recs

[Hannag]

I just finished the Hunger Games series, and I'm so ruined. I can barley look at another book, it just feels wrong and weird and I'm just lost at what to do. So, have anyone got any tips for me about books I could read that will make leaving the Hunger Games a bit easier? Not books that are similar in any way, but rather something light to recover with. I don't know if I'm making any sense, but just tell me what book you read after the Hunger Games? Thank you.

[Emma]

When I finished The Hunger Games series I started it again. But I suppose that doesn't help.

[Hannag]

Emma wrote: "When I finished The Hunger Games series I started it again. But I suppose that doesn't help."

I actually thought about it, just to sort things out and see the whole picture more clearly, but right now I just never wanna see those books ever again! I loved them but I just don't think I can put myself through that again.

[Emma]

Fair enough.

I don't know what to suggest. I don't remember what I read after THG... but shortly after I got into The Maze Runner, if you haven't already. I read Chaos Walking even before that... but if you want something short and easy and light, then I don't know. The thinnest book on my shelf is the perks of being a wallflower. Sorry for my unhelpfulness.

[Hannag]

Emma wrote: "Fair enough.

I don't know what to suggest. I don't remember what I read after THG... but shortly after I got into The Maze Runner, if you haven't already. I read Chaos Walking even before that... ..."

It's fine, you're very helpful! I've looked up both of those many times so maybe this is the time to start reading them? Think it might be.

[Menna]

I know exactly what you are through, same thing happened to me, and couldn't read anything for two weeks . You can read something classic, like Jane Austen's "persuasion" it's my favorite.
And don't read any fanfiction they are the worst and will not help at all.

[Nuran]

I read something completely different, different genre, different target audience. I read Gone girl.

I'm not sure if that's a book you're interested in, but reading something different might be an idea.

[Hannag]

Menna wrote: "I know exactly what you are through, same thing happened to me, and couldn't read anything for two weeks . You can read something classic, like Jane Austen's "persuasion" it's my favorite.
And don'..."

Yeah, that might be something! I always have the hardest time starting classics (even though I enjoy them) so this might be a good idea.

[Hannag]

Nuran wrote: "I read something completely different, different genre, different target audience. I read Gone girl.

I'm not sure if that's a book you're interested in, but reading something different might be an..."

Not sure about Gone Girl, I saw the movie but honestly it wasn't for me? But I like the idea of going somewhere compleatly different. Thanks!

[Rich]

you can try the testing by joelle charbonneau if you like :)

[Hannag]

Rich wrote: "you can try the testing by joelle charbonneau if you like :)"

Sounds interesting, and it has many good reviews as well! I It seems a bit more complex than The Hunger Games, but I get the same kind of vibe. I'll check it out!

[Rich]

Hanna wrote: "Sounds interesting, and it has many good reviews as well! I It seems a bit more complex than The Hunger Games, but I get ..."

yeah.,when i finished THG series and look for other books with the same genre, that's what they recommend :) and i liked it.,but of course THG is always my favorite :)

[Ally]

If you're wanting for more gripping dystopians you may like Cinder, Divergent, Birthmarked, or The Selection.

[Hannag]

Ally wrote: "If you're wanting for more gripping dystopians you may like Cinder, Divergent, Birthmarked, or The Selection."

Cinder I really wanna read and people seem to really like it, Divergent I don't really like... I saw the movie, just after I'd seen Mockingjay Part 1, so I didn't expect much but honestly I just thought it was way to much about the main characters falling in love and stuff (which I just HATE when there's a female lead) but I don't know, is the book any different?

The rest I haven't heard much about but I'll check them out! Thanks!

[Ally]

Hanna wrote: "Ally wrote: "If you're wanting for more gripping dystopians you may like Cinder, Divergent, Birthmarked, or The Selection."

Cinder I ..."

You're welcome! Divergent wasn't a favorite of mine either, but I did still enjoy it. Cinder is wonderful; I highly recommend it. But you may not enjoy The Selection. It's a lot heavier on the romance.

[Hannag]

Ally wrote: "Hanna wrote: "Ally wrote: "If you're wanting for more gripping dystopians you may like Cinder, Divergent, Birthmarked, or [book:The Selection|10507293..."

I might give Divergent a shot just 'cause everyone seems to read Hunger Games and then Divergent? Have you read the sequels? Do you know if they're any good?

[Ally]

I read Insurgent, but not the third book, Allegiant. The sequel was just okay, in my opinion. But it's been awhile, so I've been thinking of doing a reread. I think my tastes might have changed? I think the general consensus, though, is that it's not as good as the first book.

[Hannag]

Ally wrote: "I read Insurgent, but not the third book, Allegiant. The sequel was just okay, in my opinion. But it's been awhile, so I've been thinking of doing a reread. I think my tastes might have changed? I ..."

I might check it out, we'll see.
Have you read Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi? It's also a dystopian kind of thing. I haven't read it yet but I borrowed it (mainly because the main character reminded me of Rouge in X-men), and since then I've checked some reviews and it seems... well, not good. Have you heard about it? What do you think?

[Ally]

I've heard of it but haven't read it. It just didn't seem like something I'd enjoy.

[Jamie]

I had the same feeling!!! I was so desperate for another Hunger Games book!!! Anyway, after the Hunger Games I read the Maze Runner series (which is awesome!!! SOOO much better than the movie! - which was good also!) Then I read the Divergent series (AGAIN AMAZING!!!!) The Hunger Games will ALWAYS be my favorite!! but I think these books are very good also!!

The Maze Runner
Divergent
Delirium
Matched
Eve
Shatter Me
The Selection
Under the Never Sky
Partials
Birthmarked
The Knife of Never Letting Go
Inside Out
Across the Universe
Legend
The Testing
Frozen
The Burning Sky

I READ A LOT!! :) ALL OF THESE BOOKS ARE AMAZING!!!

[Emma]

@Jamie gaaaa Chaos Walking <3 what a series <3 <3 <3

[Hannag]

Jamie wrote: "I had the same feeling!!! I was so desperate for another Hunger Games book!!! Anyway, after the Hunger Games I read the Maze Runner series (which is awesome!!! SOOO much better than the movie! - wh..."

Woah quite a list, I'll be sure to check it out!

[Rich]

Jamie wrote: "I had the same feeling!!! I was so desperate for another Hunger Games book!!! Anyway, after the Hunger Games I read the Maze Runner series (which is awesome!!! SOOO much better than the movie! - wh..."

WOW!!! welcome to dystopian world :)

[Kristen]

I might go with the Selection series. It's technically in the same genre, but barely. And it's fairly light for the most part.