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Tag Archives: dystopian
Starters
The first impression of Lissa Price‘s Starters is the cover: A surreal, almost glowing teen girl waits with an unwavering gaze and pristine skin. This perfection is a scheme. Wealthy Enders (the elderly) laser away the flaws of teenagers and then rent their … Continue reading
Posted in Teen/Young Adult
Tagged city setting, dystopian, high interest, social issues, teen
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The Death Cure
The third book in the Maze Runner trilogy does answer all our questions about WICKED and why Thomas is special. Filled with twists and turns, futuristic plots and a plan to save the human race, James Dashner’s The Death Cure shows … Continue reading
The Scorch Trials
Thomas and the Gladers solved the maze, but now they have to endure the Scorch and find the safe haven WICKED promised. Minho, Teresa and Newt from The Maze Runner are back for The Scorch Trials, along with new Cranks, Jorge … Continue reading
Posted in Series, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged books, dystopian, environment, high interest, trilogy
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The Maze Runner
For a page turning adventure in a world with no memories, read James Dashner’s The Maze Runner, first in a dystopian trilogy. Thomas arrives at the Glades in a box, his memory wiped clean and his environment controlled. The boys already … Continue reading
Divergent
Even virtues can go bad in a futuristic Chicago where everyone but the factionless belong to either Abnegation, Erudite, Candor, Amity or Dauntless. At sixteen, Tris chooses to become Dauntless, a choice that takes her away from her family and … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy, Teen/Young Adult
Tagged books, city setting, dystopian, social issues
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Fahrenheit 451
Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451 is as interesting today as it was when I was in high school. If you need any reminders about the importance of books, drop everything and read this book. Guy Montag is a fireman, in a … Continue reading
