Divergent by Veronica RothDivergent by Veronica Roth is an adrenaline packed teen dystopian that is a perfect read-a-like for fans of the Hunger Games trilogy. Set in future Chicago, society has been divided into 5 factions based on virtues: Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent), with each faction performing duties based on their virtue. Once a year, all 16 year olds are gathered together and must select the faction in which they will spend the rest of their lives. This decision weighs heavily on Beatrice Prior, as she must choose between remaining in a safe life with her family, and acknowledging who she really is. Forced with a difficult decision, Beatrice surprises and is forced into initiation where she learns that she has a secret, one that if outted, means almost certain death. Through this fast-paced journey, Beatrice finds that not everything is as it seems and that her dangerous secret is both a blessing and a curse. Following in the footsteps of the Hunger Games, it will be made into a movie in 2014. An entertaining debut novel and first book to the trilogy by Veronica Roth.
A Storm of Swords by George Martin
A Storm of Swords, book three of George Martin's famous series, A Song of Fire and Ice, is a meandering modern fantasy which is quickly growing in popularity because of the hit HBO TV series, Game of Thrones. Martin's epic saga continues to build as the combination of complex and often dysfunctional characters, magic, mystery, and adventure keep reader's guessing and constantly on their toes The fight to rule the Iron Throne rages on as contenders come and go and alliances are made and quickly broken. With the Seven Kingdom entrenched in constant chaos and war, armies of wildlings, misfits, mythical creatures and undead corpses are forming and waiting to strike. Meanwhile, across the sea, exiled queen Daeneries continues to watch her dragon's grow as she builds an army to stake her claim on the throne. With tensions mounting, each character is tested, as no one seems safe during the storm of swords.
I recommended two book's to Karin Kinzel's Blog.
Hi Justin, a good read-alike for Divergent is a new book by Teri Terry called Slated. Laura George (CA) has written a post about it on Between the Covers which will appear in the next few days.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I will definitely check it out!
DeleteHi Justin. I am recommending two books to you because recently I read the first book you annotated and also I enjoy Teen Dystopian Fiction Novels:
ReplyDelete1) "Delirium" by Lauren Oliver - because of it's science fiction, dystopian themes with a teen cast of characters, and a bit of romance thrown in for some spice.
2) "Birthmarked" by Caragh M. O'Brien - because of its science fiction and "enclave/clan" themes that run through books such as Divergent and the Hunger Games, also a Teen Fiction read.
Robert
Thanks for the recommendations, I will definitely give them a look!
DeleteHey Justin. I'm dying to read the Martin titles when I have a year or two to spare since I am a huge Tolkien geek. You may also enjoy the MUCH OLDER Stephen Donaldson "Lord Foul's Bane" series which also creates another world so thoroughly that it has its own politics, creatures and physics but also doesn't veer too much from the medieval world with which we are familiar. Strong villanous roles and imperfect heros are typical characters for him and the series spreads over several books for fans of series titles.
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