The city of Ilvernath has a tragic curse, and an even more horrific history. Every 20 years when the Blood Moon rises, the 7 families of Ilvernath must send their children to compete for high magick. High magick is the world’s most treacherous and powerful resource, thought to be long gone. However, this year’s tournament is very different from the ones of the past. It is now brought under international attention due to the publication of an unknown book. This book tells of all the families’ strengths, weaknesses and the story of the curse.
Pretties by Scott Westerfeld is the sequel to the book Uglies, and the second book in the trilogy. This book is about how Tally finally accomplishes her dream of becoming pretty, and the adventure of when she remembers some things the government deliberately programed her not to. Tally goes on a mission to find out why she remembered this and what she is to do with this memory.
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld takes place in a dystopian society that is 300 hundred years in the future, where Ugly people (Uglies) and pretty people (Pretties) live in separate towns. From ages 0-10, kids are called littles and live with their parents in a separate city for middle-aged people with kids. From 10 to 15, teens are called “Uglies” as this is the stage when they grow, and in their society's opinion, become ugly. Uglies live in Ugly Town, where the story starts.
Anthem is an intriguing story that supports the idea of individualism. This story takes you through the life of a rebellious character living in a dystopian future society. This society is restricted and limited to an uncountable list of laws and regulations. Upon seeing how free they could truly be and what the world was actually like, the character felt a sense of happiness and joy, but also betrayal as they had been lied to.
Summary: The Death Cure by James Dashner is the third book in the Maze Runner series. It follows Thomas and his friends as they escape the clutches of WICKED, the organization that has been conducting experiments on them to find a cure for the Flare, a deadly virus. The group faces various challenges as they attempt to uncover the truth and survive in a world ravaged by the disease. Thomas, grappling with loss and betrayal, ultimately learns that he and his friends were part of a series of trials to save humanity.
The Selection is the first book in Kiera Cass's young adult dystopian romance series. Set in a future post-apocalyptic America, now called Illéa. The story is about America Singer, a teenage girl from a lower caste who is chosen to compete in a competition to win the heart of Prince Maxon and become the next queen. However, society is rigidly divided into castes, and citizens have little choice in their futures. America is strong-willed, compassionate, and refuses to conform to the expectations placed upon her.
Thomas wakes up in a box with only his name in his memory. He discovers that he is in a “paradise” like world, with a bunch of other boys in a group called Gladers. They all live in the Glade, which is surrounded by a maze. In the maze are monsters called Grievers, bulbous creatures with spiky appendages designed to kill. The Gladers have all been trapped for two years, and Thomas might be their only key to escape the maze. When the first girl ever arrives in the Glade, and the Grievers start invading the Glade, Thomas and others lead the Gladers in a fight for freedom.
Thunderhead is the second book in the Scythe book series. This book specifically focuses on the Thunderhead, the big cloud-like technology that controls everything, and corruption within the Scythedom. Citra gleans using her compassionate methods and Rowan hunts down corrupt Scythes. Meanwhile, the Thunderhead is growing worried about the corruption, yet it can’t do anything about it due to its limitations.
Summary: Dark Age by Pierce Brown is the fifth book in the Red Rising series, continuing the story of Darrow, a lowborn revolutionary fighting against a tyrannical society ruled by a color-coded hierarchy. Set in a future where humanity has colonized the solar system, the story explores into themes of power, betrayal, and the consequences of war.
Summary: Want by Cindy Pon is a gripping cyberpunk thriller set in a future Taipei, where pollution and class disparity dominate society. The story follows Jason Zhou and his group of friends as they plot to take down Jin Corp, the company responsible for the environmental destruction and health disparities plaguing the city. To infiltrate the elite circles of Jin Corp, Zhou, and his friends undergo dangerous transformations and navigate a world of high-tech espionage and moral ambiguity.
