Jan 02, 2015 8 books to read if you liked divergent. If you are a fan of such book series then i am sure you would love to explore this section of books like the hunger games. What are some good books or series like tigers curse or. The books you mention are dystopian scifi, but here are my favorites in the fantasy scifi genre. The 50 best fantasy books of the 21st century so far paste. What are some good books or series like tigers curse or divergent or maximum ride that are fantasy or scifi. Plus, i didnt just choose books that are like percy jackson.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Divergent had the misfortune to be released in a year when guardians of the galaxy completely dominated the box office. The books has a lot more details and it way more excited than the movie. Like divergent, the hunger games is firmly fixed in the fantasy genre and although its aimed at young adults, wed say it can be enjoyed by all. Read one of the best fantasy books of 2018 including epic fantasy books like tomi adeyemis children of blood and bone. Divergent, like hunger games, has a strong female lead, but also features strong boys. Sep 25, 2017 veronica roth wrote the first of the books that would become the bestselling divergent series when she was still in college, earning a degree in creative writing. If you love magical worlds filled with intrigue and danger, this is the list for you. The 16yearold protagonist chooses to live in the brave faction, where members routinely try to outdo each other physically and recklessly act like daredevils to prove their fearlessness. Science fiction and fantasy kindle edition by evans, tony. Divergent writer veronica roth, other bestselling young. Divergent by veronica roth, insurgent by veronica roth, the hunger games by suzanne collins, delirium by. Books like divergent to satisfy every dystopian novel fan.
Some are fantasy, some are even historical fiction. If you are searching for books like divergent, we have them. Stories similar to divergent books, stories, and novels like the. The lightning thief illustrated edition by rick riordan. Divergent is the debut novel of american novelist veronica roth, published by harper collins childrens books in 2011. Dec 16, 2017 today is the day lets chat about my favorite fantasy books ever. If you like the hunger games then you will like 521 books. The only point of contention in that regard would be, i believe, the narrative emphasis being squar. I like how the title is if you life the hunger games then you will like and one of the options is the hunger games. Globally bestselling divergent author veronica roth delivers a breathtaking fantasy featuring an unusual friendship, an epic love story, and a galaxysweeping adventure.
Veronica roth was part of the largest wave of ya dystopias with divergent. And are itching for more books to read that give off a similar flavor check out these trilogies, series, classics, and stand alone novels. The novel is the first of the divergent trilogy, a series of young adult dystopian novels set in a divergent universe. Im all for getting kids to read different kinds of books and genres. What are some good books like the hunger games, divergent.
This section addresses the books or book series which are based on the theme of fantasy, post apocalypse or something relevant. Mar 20, 2020 books like divergent divergent was a novel debut for veronica roth, and what a successful debut it was. To find out what happens to will, i recommend reading the trilogy in full as it remains a staple of dystopian fiction to this day. Why the divergent series went down the toilet duration. Fantasy as many of you guys know is my favorite genre and i have read hundreds of fantasy books over the years. There are many books like divergent that have been published in the past decade, but readers brave enough to look before the 21 st century are in for a treat. Fret not, cause we at buzzle have come up with a list of books similar to divergent. Though none of these books are exactly like the divergent books wheres the fun in that. Oct 05, 2015 plus, i didnt just choose books that are like percy jackson.
Twilight the twilight saga, book 1 fantasy romance novel for teen girls. The power of six is the second book in the young adult science fiction series the lorien legacies. The best books to read if you love harry potter time. Redwine is rich postapocalyptic ya fantasy perfect for fans of graceling and tamora pierce. Sylo by dj machale the mortal instrumentsthe infernal devices by cassandra clare these broken st. Fans of divergent, matched, and the maze runner will love this world of dark secrets, intrigue and thirst for a. Divergent probably breaks a lot of the accepted rules on pacing, and possibly even with regard to info dumping but it woks because the author and readers are at play in a fantasy world, where a lot of words are required to set each new scene and stage. My top five dystopian novels for teens site member someinfinitieskatie shares her top five dystopian reads, from divergent to the hunger games.
It is a dystopian ya novel with hints of romance, action, adventure, and science. Im 20, and although i love ya books, ive read a lot of the divergentesque books of the genre. The novel divergent by veronica roth is science fiction, or more precisely speculative fiction, because it is set in the future and contains speculations about future changes in. Imagine the future with books for fans of the hunger games. Uhoh, it looks like your internet explorer is out of date. Veronica roth wrote the first of the books that would become the bestselling divergent series when she was still in college, earning a degree in creative writing. It was one of the first science fiction and fantasy books i ever read and while it is not strictly dystopian it has enough in common with divergent that. Top ten books you might like if you enjoyed throne of.
I absolutely love sharing my favorite reads and recommending them to others who are looking to fall in love with a new book. So youve read the entire divergent series multiple times, youre. Divergent is a good read, but if youre like me, youve probably already read it and many of the other books on this list. Dec 18, 2018 read one of the best fantasy books of 2018 including epic fantasy books like tomi adeyemis children of blood and bone. Allegiant is the third book in the divergent series. I really hope this list helps you discover new books that you havent read before. After attracting millions of young readers with her divergent fantasy series, veronica roth decided she was ready for a novel for adults. Her first novel for adults is a look at what happens after the. Maas, the new york times and usa today bestselling author of. Books that perform well based on their reader engagement are published by inkitt in different formats and channels. As a person who loved those books, i can recommend the following, which may or may not be similar some are space stories, some are fantasy.
Its a mixture of historical fiction although the plot takes place in the near future and dystopia. The white mountains was published all the way back in 1967 and was the first in a dystopian trilogy in which humanity lives a. What are some good fantasy books for adults to read. Maas, books like throne of glass, best ya fantasy books perfect for fans of kristen cashore and george r. Already read the hunger games, mortal instruments, the never ever sky, delirium, divergent, legend, wither, inside out, posession, matched. The novel divergent features a postapocalyptic version of chicago and follows beatrice tris prior as she explores her identity within a society that. Btw i loved the hunger games but disliked divergent and could only finish the first book. Jan 08, 2016 then you have to move on to books to read if you like divergent, so you still feel like theres a piece of your fandom alive in your reading. Today is the day lets chat about my favorite fantasy books ever. A list of readalikes and books to read after divergent. My top five dystopian novels for teens books the guardian.
Ive read more than half of the books suggested in this list. She wrote divergent during winter break before her graduation in 2010 and sold the book the same year. Stories similar to divergent books, stories, and novels like the divergent trilogy by veronica roth. Oct 15, 2012 divergent is a good read, but if youre like me, youve probably already read it and many of the other books on this list. Guardians was one of the best fantasy movies not just in 2014, but in the past several years. When we think of the fantasy genre, we usually think of epic fantasy. This moving on, of course, is to help you when you get. That is all for my list of books that gives off the acotar feel and that has characters like rhysand. For those comfortable making the switch from science fiction to fantasy, an inheritance of ashes promises an emergence from a simple life into a. Rowlings wizarding world into other enchanted literary universes, theres no shortage of books like harry potter.
Im 20, and although i love ya books, ive read a lot of the divergent esque books of the genre. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The novel stands at 526 pages and was published october 22, 20 by katherine tegan books. The story explores a postapocalyptic society in which citizens are defined by their social and personalityrelated affiliations. My new book chosen ones is out now, ama i wrote the divergent series of dystopian ya books divergent, insurgent, and allegiant, which have sold 42 million copies worldwide, and have been adapted into three major motion pictures starring. May 07, 2016 divergent adventure fantasy december 10, 2017 the regular world is a bore, but when faced with magic and strange things, she knows that her life is going to have to change forever add to library 3 discussion browse more fantasy science fiction. While reading this book, it was like watching the movie, i was picturing every single thing. And, of course, all of these books to read like divergent are new in 2015. Get lost in one of these exciting new fantasy books of 2019. Rowling to sabaa tahir, we list the best fantasy books of the 21st century.
If you have any other suggestions or any more books like acotar that you know of that is not in this list, feel free to sound off in the comment sections below. Given the dystopia future setting and the presence of many as of yet nonexistent technology, divergent is sure within the frame of science fiction. Apr 02, 2020 here are the best new fantasy books in april 2020. May 18, 2015 19 books to read if you loved the harry potter series. The thread that holds these chapter books together. One of my favorite parts about being a book blogger is sharing the books that i love with others. Check out this huge list of books for divergent fans. A postapocalyptic scifi with a handmaids talebattlestar galactica minus spacehunger games twist. Fantasy as many of you guys know is my favorite genre and i have read hundreds. If you like divergent, youll like these ya novels 29 books. Sep, 2018 to keep the good times rolling, weve compiled a list of books like percy jackson. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading divergent dreams. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Divergent by veronica roth, delirium by lauren oliver, the selection by kiera cass, the v girl.
It includes the markers of the genre, including fantasy violence, a fractured society, big brotheresque monitoring, as well as romance. While not all are rooted in mythology though many are, they all match the spirit, humor, and adventure thats made percy such a mainstay in middle grade fantasy. Divergent is one of the best young adult dystopian book series ive ever read. Oh so i only like three or more books so i dont like novels thy are.
To keep the good times rolling, weve compiled a list of books like percy jackson. So ive taken the time to compile my own list of favorite teen. You probably thought you could never find another young adult tale containing a journey like the one tris and four went through, but the marketing departments at the big six are far too clever to let you suffer. Sep 20, 2018 but if youre looking to branch out from j. When selecting books similar to divergent, we focused on dystopian societies, female protagonists, and plenty of adventure. Books like divergent divergent was a novel debut for veronica roth, and what a successful debut it was. Jan 01, 2018 116 of 228 results for books like divergent skip to main search results amazon prime. Royal families fighting for control of the kingdom. What makes the novel and movie divergent science fiction. Its sort of like harry potter meets lord of the rings. Common sense media editors help you choose books like the hunger games.
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