In no particular order these are ten of my favourite dystopian reads for anyone new to the genre, or for anyone who loves dystopian fiction and hasn't made it to these titles yet. Series are included as one entry so that I can fit more in!
1. The Hunger Games (trilogy) by Suzanne Collins.
Gripping & dark, an absolute must for anyone who loves dystopia or a compelling read.
2. The Declaration (series) by Gemma Malley.
A fascinating series that explores the future of the world if death could be avoided.
3. Matched (series) by Ally Condie.
What if your life was planned, from your meals to your dreams? What if you dared to dream bigger?
4. Delirium by Lauren Oliver
If love was a disease that could be cured, would you choose peace or passion?
5. Chaos Walking (series) by Patrick Ness
Heartbreaking. A series that blurs all of the lines between good and evil.
6. Genesis by Bernard Beckett
A wonderful look at dystopia by a fantastic New Zealand author.
7. Gone (series) by Michael Grant
Most kids love the idea of a world without parents. But the kids in the Fayz soon discover that running a society isn't as easy as it seems.
8. Feed by M.T. Anderson
Life would be so much easier if we could just plug the internet straight into our brains. Feed looks at what life would be like if that connection was disrupted.
9. Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro
Ok so this isn't YA, but I would recommend it to any advanced readers looking to expand their dystopian reading list.
10. Vulture's Gate by Kirsty Murray
This world isn't quite perfect, but shows the outcome of a rift in society when varying ideas of perfection clash.
And check out this fantastic article from the New Yorker - a fascinating look into the recent boom in YA dystopian fiction.
http://www.newyorker.com/arts/critics/atlarge/2010/06/14/100614crat_atlarge_miller
Thanks! I've just added a whole bunch to my reading list!
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