Has anyone read really great dystopian by an indie?

[A.]

I'm compiling a list of YA dystopian authors who independently published. I'm looking for books that you found captivating--polished page turners just as good as what the big house publishers produce.

If you have any such books/authors, please MESSAGE ME the author, the title, target audience and rating (G, PG, PG-13, R, X)

Example:
Hugh Howey, If Lies Don't Kill You, the Truth Wool, Young Adult, PG-13

Remember--message me the info. I've moved on to new thread and will not see your response.

[Susannah]

The Apocalypsis series (4 books) by Elle Casey are great! Just finished the 3rd in the series and only started the first one a couple of weeks ago! All the adults are killed by a virus leaving teenagers to fend for themselves. YA but I've enjoyed as an adult. Mostly PG-13 for violence, language.

[Jennifer]

So, I'm going to shamelessly self promote my book Scavenger Girl, Season of Atchem. I'm an indie author and have had fantastic (unsolicited) feedback from readers itching to get their hands on the second book of the series. I'd consider my book rated-R, in the same way Hunger Games or Divergent are rated-R.

I think people like it because it's not a typical dystopian read...

"Stripped of their birthright and shunned by the people of Ashlund, Una and her family are forced to live on the fringe of society as Scavengers. There is no question that her family's bond is strong, but the law of the Authority is stronger...and soon it will come to collect her. After all, the family is on borrowed time already.

When a night of torment and truth reveals well kept secrets, Una takes new freedoms - free from the Authority, her family, and possibly her fate. Pulled between the life she's always known and a world where status and rituals are everything, Una struggles to understand a culture that has rejected all she holds dear. As Atchem comes to an end and she learns who she really is, will Una find the courage to do what it takes to ensure her family's survival, or will she find the faith to follow her heart?"

[A.J.]

Like Jennifer I’m also an indie author of YA Dystopian and have gotten a lot of positive feedback on the series...thought I’d add mine to the list :)

AJ Eversley, Watcher, Young Adult, PG13

[Angela]

A Darkness Shattered, by Bruce Clothier. It's zombie apocalypse Walking Dead type stuff, but for a first-time author - it was INCREDIBLY well written.

[Cyn]

Angelfall trilogy by Susan Ee and The Beginning: Mile 0 by Wisteria D. Jones

[Clare]

I write a series about the future of London if large-scale asteroid mining gets under way using Stansted Airport as a spaceport. I made life like today, only more so. I added immigrants from other planets. When reviews started coming in the readers called the books dystopian, and only then it occurred to me that perhaps they were.

As another author has self-promoted I'm hoping it's okay, but just in case I won't say the titles.

[Clare]

False Idols Great book, as far as I know independently published. For teens. This is the first of a trilogy.

[D20]

EMP is good and I think it's indie.

[Boshra]

Hi everyone, I am soon to publish Surrogate Colony, which is a post-pandemic, dystopian novel. I am looking for people who might be Interested in getting a free copy in exchange for an honest review. It’s all about feedback.

[Sofia]

i would love to read your book and review it ❤️

[Ikechukwu]

here are dystopian series - political scavenger series which include "Stolen Conscience, stolen tomorrow and stolen command http://amzn.to/Ow9uwQ

[Dana]

Try my 6-book SCAVENGER series--a prepper and other teens face winter in the wilds of Idaho. This series, written by an outdoor biologist, is for those who'd like to try a dystopian series that is not based in a city. https://www.amazon.com/Scavenger-Plac...

[Ann]

idk if it's great, but it's won multiple awards. It's a 6 book series.