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615 past books matching Dystopian
GEOS: The Acceptance Trials is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent.
The Acceptance
Teen + Young Adult · Post-Apocalyptic
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After a deadly virus drives humanity underground, Tylia enters the brutal Acceptance Trials to save her ailing mother. But when she escapes death and discovers Farrow Corp—the organization she trusted—isn’t what it seems, survival takes on a whole new meaning. GEOS: The Acceptance Trials is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent.
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The Hunger Games meets Divergent in this thrilling first book of the GEOS trilogy.
After a deadly virus nearly wipes out humanity, Earth’s survivors are forced underground. Farrow Corp, the scientific powerhouse that saved them, now controls life in the GEOs—dark, highly regulated underground colonies. Tylia dreams of escaping this suffocating existence, especially as her mother succumbs to a mysterious illness. Her only hope? The brutal Acceptance Trials. Surviving them means safety in Farrow’s elite Labs—and a chance to save her mother’s life.
But the world Above isn’t what Tylia expected. When she’s saved from certain death by a mysterious stranger, Tylia uncovers a shocking truth: Farrow Corp isn’t humanity’s savior—it’s their greatest threat.
GEOS: The Acceptance Trials is a pulse-pounding dystopian adventure filled with danger, betrayal, and a fight for survival.
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Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent, this action-packed series explores rebellion, resilience, and sacrifice.
Defiant
Dystopian · Teen + Young Adult
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In a fractured world, twins Alex and Caleb defy an authoritarian system to uncover the deadly truth behind an epidemic. Defiant by Tamara Adams is a gripping dystopian thriller with 4.4 stars on Amazon. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent, this action-packed series explores rebellion, resilience, and sacrifice. Grab your copy now!
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In a world shattered by catastrophe, society is ruled by rigid laws and deadly secrets. Inseparable twins Alex and Caleb are bound by more than blood—they share an unbreakable will to survive. When a lethal epidemic sweeps their community, the twins defy the very rules designed to protect them, uncovering a horrifying truth beneath the surface. As they race against time, Alex and Caleb must challenge an authoritarian system, forging risky alliances and confronting their deepest fears. Survival demands sacrifice, and the truth is the most dangerous weapon of all. Will they have the courage to rewrite the rules, or will the price of defiance be too high? Defiant is a heart-pounding dystopian thriller perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent.
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In The Black Trials by Tara Benham, sixteen-year-olds must survive their worst nightmares to become adults.
The Black Trials
Dystopian · Teen + Young Adult
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In The Black Trials by Tara Benham, sixteen-year-olds must survive their worst nightmares to become adults. With dreams monitored by the government, nothing is sacred—especially your fears. Rated 4.0 stars on Amazon and Goodreads, this dystopian thriller will leave you questioning reality. Will they survive, or will the nightmares win? Grab your copy now!
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In a world where dreams are no longer private, sixteen-year-olds face their worst nightmares—literally. The government monitors every dream, and survival is the only ticket to adulthood. Jobs, marriage, and a semi-normal life await, but only if you endure The Trials. This year, it’s my turn. Each night, I plunge into a darkness that blurs the line between fear and reality. But surviving isn’t just about facing monsters—it’s about confronting truths I’m not ready to admit. As my nightmares grow more twisted, I begin to question if escaping them is even possible. The real terror? That I might not live to find out. Dive into The Black Trials and discover a dystopian world where fear is more than just a dream.
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The dead are rising, and Anna is trapped.
Run from the Dead
Dystopian · Sci-Fi · Post-Apocalyptic
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The dead are rising, and Anna is trapped. Desperate to reach her children, she teams up with Rob and his teenage brother to escape the nightmare outside. But in a world where the living can be just as dangerous as the dead, survival won’t be easy. Run from the Dead is a gripping zombie apocalypse thriller.
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Can’t fight the dead? Then RUN…
The dead are rising in the UK, driven by an insatiable hunger for flesh, and no one who steps outside is safe. Anna is trapped in her home, desperate to reach her children who are with her ex-partner. With the undead swarming the streets, Anna must summon courage she never knew she had to survive—and to run.
When she crosses paths with Rob and his teenage brother, Jack, the trio forms an uneasy alliance. But escaping the dead is only the beginning. As they navigate their once-familiar neighborhood turned nightmare, Anna learns that the living can be just as terrifying as the dead.
Run from the Dead is the gripping first book in a pulse-pounding zombie apocalypse series where survival comes at any cost.
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Big Sky Fallen is a gripping post-apocalyptic thriller for fans of One Second After.
Big Sky Fallen
Sci-Fi · Post-Apocalyptic
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An economic collapse. A deadly pandemic. And a fight for survival in a shattered America. Army veteran Eric Jaeger and paramedic Susan Walker flee to a Montana retreat—but when a ruthless tyrant rises, they must decide: stay hidden or risk everything to join the resistance. Big Sky Fallen is a gripping post-apocalyptic thriller for fans of One Second After.
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America falls. Heroes rise.
A sudden one-two punch—a devastating economic collapse and a deadly pandemic flu—shatters the United States and plunges the world into chaos.
Army veteran Eric Jaeger and paramedic Susan Walker flee the crumbling suburbs of Milwaukee, seeking refuge at a Montana survival retreat run by Eric’s old friend, Manny Landeros. But survival in this lawless, post-apocalyptic world isn’t just about stockpiling supplies—it’s about drawing the line between decency and brutality.
When a ruthless despot seizes power and conspires with the desperate remnants of the federal government, Eric and his friends are faced with an impossible choice: stay hidden or join the resistance and risk everything. For Eric, it’s not just a fight for freedom—it’s a fight to protect the woman he loves.
Big Sky Fallen is the gripping first installment in the Unraveling series, perfect for fans of One Second After and Kyla Stone.
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Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone!
Air and Ashes
Dystopian · Mystery · Teen + Young Adult
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Emma thought her mom died of cancer. She was wrong. Thrust into a hidden world of Elementums—super soldiers who control the elements—Emma discovers she’s a rare Halfbreed, hunted by the ruthless Clinic. To survive, she’ll have to uncover her mom’s dark past and resist the allure of the enigmatic Kaden Hale. Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone!
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What if everything you believed about your life was a lie?
Seventeen-year-old Emma Cross thought her mom died of cancer. She was wrong. Her mother was murdered, and now Emma is thrust into a hidden world where Elementums—genetically engineered super soldiers who control the elements—are locked in a deadly war against the ruthless Clinic.
Emma’s convinced she doesn’t belong—until she’s targeted as a rare Halfbreed. With danger closing in, she must train to survive while resisting the pull of Kaden Hale, an icy Elementum with secrets as deep as her own. But when Emma uncovers a classified project tied to her mom’s death, she realizes her past is the key to the war’s future.
Air and Ashes is a heart-pounding tale of elemental powers, forbidden romance, and devastating betrayals—perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and The Darkest Star.
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In Torn Apart, best-selling authors Mike Kraus and Kenny Soward deliver a gripping post-apocalyptic survival thriller.
Torn Apart
Sci-Fi · Post-Apocalyptic
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In Torn Apart, best-selling authors Mike Kraus and Kenny Soward deliver a gripping post-apocalyptic survival thriller. With a 4.3-star rating on Amazon, readers praise its compelling characters and intense narrative. Join a father and son as they battle a mysterious illness and fight to reunite with their family. Available now on Amazon.
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A father-son trip to a Florida concert turns into a nightmare when a mysterious illness sweeps across the country, causing violent deaths and widespread chaos. Stranded far from home, they must navigate a landscape where death stalks them at every turn. Meanwhile, back in Kentucky, their family faces the same horrors as the illness spreads systematically across the United States. With millions perishing within hours and resources dwindling, the survivors confront threats that test their courage and resilience. Determined to reunite, the family must fight tooth and nail against insurmountable odds. Will their bravery and tenacity be enough to overcome the apocalypse? Experience this gripping tale of destruction, survival, and humanity in Torn Apart, the first book in the Shattered Dawn series.
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Best for readers who like dystopian thrillers with oppressive regimes, forbidden love, rebellion, and power turned inside out.
The Female Breeders
Dystopian · Sci-Fi
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The Female Breeders follows Neen Salvek, a woman raised to trust a female-ruled system, until the brutality of the Arena Dome and her bond with a defiant fighter expose secrets that could bring down the Sisterhood’s reign, with a 4.1-star rating from more than 1,200 Amazon reviewers. Best for readers who like dystopian thrillers with oppressive regimes, forbidden love, rebellion, and power turned inside out.
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A world ruled by women. A system where men fight to breed.
For generations, women have held absolute power, and men exist only to serve. Neen Salvek never questioned the system’s perfection—until she steps inside the Arena Dome and sees the brutal truth with her own eyes.
The lies. The control. The violence.
Then she meets Tem—a fighter who refuses to kneel. His defiance awakens something within her. A hunger for freedom. For something more. More than obedience. More than order. More than the life she was trained to lead.
As their bond deepens, Neen uncovers a secret that could bring down the Sisterhood’s reign. But rebellion has a price—and love might cost her everything.
One choice could shatter a regime. One voice could start a revolution.
For fans of The Handmaid's Tale and The Power, The Female Breeders is a dystopian thriller that will leave you breathless. This is the first book in The Female Saga, a completed duet.
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King Davin needs a wife to salvage his reputation, and matchmaker Emree is determined to help him—for the sake of her own future.
The Rejected King
Dystopian · Sci-Fi · Teen + Young Adult
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King Davin needs a wife to salvage his reputation, and matchmaker Emree is determined to help him—for the sake of her own future. But when forbidden feelings spark between them, both must choose between their dreams and a love that could unravel everything they’ve worked for.
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The king hired her to find him a wife. She fell for him instead.
For King Davin, marriage is a matter of duty, his only chance to save a tarnished reputation and win his people’s favor. But as he works with Emree Dutson, the charming matchmaker hired to secure his future queen, he’s drawn to her in ways that threaten his carefully laid plans.
Emree has her own ambitions: secure the king’s favor and earn a permanent place at court. Falling for him was never part of the plan. Yet with each passing day, keeping her feelings hidden becomes harder—and more dangerous.
Will Davin sacrifice his crown for a love that could cost them both everything? Or will they remain separated by duty?
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Technology is forbidden in Maya’s village—until a mysterious stranger offers a cure for her dying sister.
Convergence
Dystopian
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Technology is forbidden in Maya’s village—until a mysterious stranger offers a cure for her dying sister. Now, she’s venturing into a dazzling city of AI and deception, where nothing is as it seems. 4.9 stars on Amazon! The Hunger Games meets Ex Machina in this gripping YA dystopian thriller—start Convergence today!
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Maya grew up knowing one truth: technology is dangerous. In her secluded village, tradition is survival. But when her sister falls gravely ill, Maya faces an impossible choice—cling to the past or risk everything for a cure.
Her only hope lies in a futuristic city where skyscrapers touch the clouds and virtual realities blur the line between human and machine. But as she delves deeper, Maya uncovers a chilling secret—one that could strip humanity of its very soul.
In a world where AI walks among them, where the difference between real and artificial fades, Maya must decide who to trust… before she loses herself completely.
4.9 stars on Amazon! The Hunger Games meets Ex Machina in this gripping YA dystopian thriller. Read Convergence today!
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Perfect for fans of The Last of Us and World War Z, Infected delivers heart-pounding terror.
Infected
Dystopian · Horror · Post-Apocalyptic
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A deadly infection has escaped—and it’s turning the world into a nightmare. As the undead rise, survivors fight for their lives, but the biggest threat might be the living. 4.4 stars on Amazon! Perfect for fans of The Last of Us and World War Z, Infected delivers heart-pounding terror. Start reading now—while you still can.
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Deep beneath the earth, something deadly waits. And now, it's awake.
Gus Swanson only wanted to tend his farm in peace—until an unknown infection turned him into patient zero. Now, the virus is spreading like wildfire, transforming the living into mindless, flesh-hungry monsters. Civilization crumbles, and survivors quickly learn that the undead aren’t the only threat. Desperation turns humanity into something even more dangerous.
With society on the brink of collapse, alliances are fragile, and trust is a luxury no one can afford. As the infection consumes everything, one question remains: Will anyone make it out alive?
A must-read for fans of The Last of Us and World War Z. Grab your copy of Infected now—because in this world, survival isn’t guaranteed.
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Packed with gripping twists and unforgettable characters, Flow is a must-read for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent.
Flow
Sci-Fi · Teen + Young Adult · Post-Apocalyptic
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In The Beck, rules are survival. Sixteen-year-old Quin knows breaking them leads to Clearance—a punishment few survive. But when she uncovers a horrifying truth about her strict, flood-threatened society, Quin faces an impossible choice: stay silent or risk everything to fight back. In a world where rebellion is deadly, can one girl make a difference?
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Get swept away by Flow, the gripping first book in Clare Littlemore's Flow series. In a world drowned by relentless floods, sixteen-year-old Quin lives in The Beck—a society obsessed with rules and control. But when Quin stumbles upon shocking truths about her community, she’s faced with an impossible choice: stay silent and safe or risk everything to fight the system. Packed with gripping twists and unforgettable characters, Flow is a must-read for fans of The Hunger Games and Divergent. Ready to join Quin’s fight for freedom?
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In a shattered world, obedience is survival—and rebellion is not an option.
Sixteen-year-old Quin lives in The Beck, a strict society that has risen from the ruins of a land devastated by Mother Nature’s wrath. Surrounded by floodwaters that constantly threaten their fragile existence, the community enforces harsh laws to maintain order. Breaking the rules is not an option—violators face Clearance, a punishment few survive.
Quin has always followed the rules, knowing they are necessary to sustain life in The Beck. But some laws are harder to obey than others. When she uncovers a horrifying truth buried beneath the surface of her society, Quin faces an impossible choice: stay silent and conform, or risk everything to speak out.
The truth is dangerous. And in The Beck, silence may be her only chance at survival.
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