HELLO APRIL! And…hello to you too guys! How are you? How was your month? March was pretty cold here, it actually snowed on the first day of spring, can you believe it?! Well, I guess the sun can come out now and never ever leave, who is with me?
I enjoyed a pretty awesome weekend with my sister. If you follow her on Twitter or Instagram, you know all about it. For those who don’t, we went to Paris where we enjoyed fine pastries, pretty architectures (even if we couldn’t see everything with that stupid fog…) and met some incredible authors at Livre Paris book fair. If you haven’t read it yet, check out Marie’s article right HERE, she’s telling you all about it.
Meanwhile, I’m back today with a brand new post. Apart from contemporaries, I really enjoy reading dystopian fictions and I wanted to share with you why I love this genre so much and why you should give it a try (if you haven’t yet…). If you’re a hard-core dystopian fan, let’s see if we like this genre for the same reasons, plus there are some pretty awesome recommandations at the end of this article, you don’t want to miss it!
WHAT IS DYSTOPIAN FICTION ?
A dystopia, or simply anti-utopia, is a repressive society. Dystopian worlds described in books (or movies for that matter) are often characterized by dehumanization, totalitarian governments or environmental disasters. It is often used to draw attention to real-world issues regarding ethics, politics, technology,…
5 REASONS WHY I LIKE DYSTOPIAN FICTION SO MUCH (and think everyone should read it!)
1 – Strong and driven characters
In that kind of hostile environment, we often get to see great potential reavealed and I like to read about characters’ evolution. I enjoy to see them grow and gain confidence. They give us hope that we have a say in the world we live in and I think we really need that today.
2 – Action-packed!
I have never EVER been bored reading dystopian fiction. There is always something happening. Even during the parts where the author is describing a place, I feel like the world created is living inside my head.
3 – Dystopian books make us think
It’s often inspired by our very own world issues. Of course, it’s exaggerated but what if that really happen to us one day?! Is our society on the downfall? Reading about it make us want to avoid such terrible things of happening. It makes me realize that maybe I can make a difference.
4 – A vivid and well-described setting
What I really enjoy about that genre is the impressive world-building. It’s like we get a peak at the future and we’re totally immersed in that new imaginative world. It feels like I’m right there, next to my favorite character.
5 – A writing full of suspense
I’m always on the edge of my seat. The writing makes me want to know what happens next and I don’t know but reading that genre I’m often feeling kind of obsessed like I can’t stop until I know my characters are going to be okay.
SOME DYSTOPIAN RECOMMENDATIONS
- The Hunger Games : a classic!
- The 5th Wave : give the chills
- Awaken : SO underrated
- Uglies : my all-time favorite
- Legend : a thrilling read
Annalee says
Happy Easter!!!!!
Nyx says
Thanks! Happy Easter to you!! ????
Book Bosomed Blonde says
Totally agree!! I absolutely love dystopians and your points made me realise exactly why. Great post, going to check out some of your recommendations 🙂
Nyx says
Thank you so much! ? Hope you’ll find some great books ?
itsareaderslife says
I used to be obsessed with the dystopian genre but after The Hunger Games and Divergent got really big I was kind of over the hype. However, its been a while since I’ve read a dystopian so I’m hoping to get back into the genre again. Great post!
Nyx says
I totally get it! When those two books became movies, everyone got SO obsessed and I was like ughh ! ? But there are so many great underrated books out there and I just love that genre so much that I’ll just take a little break and come back to it later. ? Thanks for stopping by ?
PTSD Gal says
This was very informative. I have a short dystopian story to write as part of my A to Z challenge. Thank you ?
Nyx says
Thank you so much! That’s awesome, glad I could help ? Good luck with the writing ?
PaperbackCassie says
I love dystopian! Thinking about our world becoming like the worlds in books freaks me out and I love it.
The best dystopian I’ve read this year was The Call. I’m adding a few of these recommendations to my TBR!
Nyx says
Yeeees, same here! Oh, I haven’t heard of that one, I’ll check it out like right now ??
PaperbackCassie says
It’s so good. I hope you like it!
rebecca says
I’ve really enjoyed dystopian books in the past (hunger games & divergent) but never really hear about dystopian books so never really venture into the genre much!! Might have to check out some of your recommendations!
Nyx says
Glad I’ve put that genre back on your radar, haha! ? There are so many underrated books I’m sure you’ll love ?
Em says
I love dystopian! I think my favorite dystopians have to be the Divergent series, the Selection (just the first three), and Red Queen.
Nyx says
Divergent was pretty awesome and I absolutely loved The Selection! ? Just read the first one of Red Queen, I need to check out the next of the serie ?
Step Into A Book World says
I love Dystopian Books too. I agree they do make us think while reading them. I always think about how are world would be if this was happen.
I always loved the world-building for Dystopian books because most are base on the countries of today and you can pin point where something that is mention in the point with today. For example Hunger Games was based on the United States and my district would have been 12 same as Katniss.
I love this whole post and agree with everything. Great job 🙂
Nyx says
Thank you, so glad you liked it ? Yeees, the world-building is the best in that genre. I really admire the authors, like how do they come out with such crazy and imaginative worlds?! Thanks again for the kind words ?
Angela says
I like dystopian/post-apocalyptic books for a lot of the same reasons – it’s interesting to see how the author thinks our world will look in 50, 100, or more years, and how some of our current issues will play out in the future. They are very imaginative!
Nyx says
YEEES! Exactly my thoughts! I’m so impressed by their world-building and everything they put into their stories ?
Ianthe says
I absolutely love dystopians, definitely one of my favourite genres to read!
Nyx says
Yeees, that genre is pretty awesome! ? Thanks for stopping by ?
Kailyn Kausen says
Dystopias are my S**T, man! I’ve actually done some research on them and it turns out people like reading and writing them because its a form of – almost – therapy. Like, look how bad everything can get, but by watching the characters, they can see how we survive and how we could change that society. A problem is presented and then we see a (hopefully) plausible solution.
I read so many dystopias, no joke. My favorite for a long time was The Darkest Minds series. The Giver will always be a fav because that was my first! Hungry is a quick and cute read (I don’t remember much about it except for food not being a thing). And I keep thinking back to this book, The Vault of Dreamers, that I read a LLLLOOOONNNGGG time ago. I have the rest of the books in the series and am so excited to reread the first one and dive into that world again!
Yay, I love finding other dystopian fans because I know nearly nobody who is – shockingly because daym, it’s like half the movies that come out are dystopias and I absolutely love it.
Nyx says
Haha, YEEES a dystopian faaan! HELLO ? That totally makes sense, it gives people hope! Like even in the darkest situation, you can find a solution, you just have to be brave. ? I’ve read The Giver and I quite like it! Haven’t read the other ones you mentionned but as soon as I’m done replying to you I’ll check them all out. ? That IS shocking! It’s like people only go to the movies and don’t read the books anymore, ughhh. ? Thank you for sharing your thoughts! ??
hannah @ peanutbutter&books says
probably my favorite parts of dystopian books are a) THE SUSPENSE; I want my heart to be destroyed b) the badass warrior heroines <333 and c) the subtle criticisms of modern-day society
(like you said, obviously lots of these aspects are exaggerated—I'm pretty sure our government is going to start up a Hunger-Games-type survival show anytime soon—but dystopian books really do get you thinking. I think The Handmaid's Tale is the perfect example of that!)
also, your dystopian recommendations bring back so many memories! I think the first book I've read in that genre was probably The Hunger Games, before that whole dystopian craze set in xD I haven't seen a recent dystopian novel that's gotten as much hype, but maybe I'm wrong and have been living under a rock this entire time??
anyways, greatt post!! I had lots of fun reading it <3
Nyx says
YEEES and YEEES! ??
Nyx says
Don’t know why but WordPress didn’t let me see the whole comment…? Anyway, YEEES to all of your reasons! ? And yeees about the Hunger-Games-type survival show…the world is going insane that’s bloody scary! ? The first book I’ve read is Uglies and then The Hunger Games and like you it was WAAAY before everyone got so obsessed with that genre (at least in terms of movies…don’t people READ anymore??!). No, you haven’t been living under a rock, Divergent got a bit of success but nothing compared to The Hunger Games! Thank you so much for your kind words ??
hannah @ peanutbutter&books says
HAHA WordPress can indeed by a little strange sometimes. :’) and same, I read The Hunger Games before the whole dystopia craze hit in (and omg don’t get me started on how hyped that movie was). I’ve actually read Divergent too—the first book was super fun for me, but unfortunately the next two (especially that last one ugh) fell a little flat.
no problem, they’re all completely true! <3
Nyx says
Oh my, yees… when the movie came out it was INSANE! ? Same for me, I was really into the first book but then I don’t know it was just okay I guess. And the ending…well, no comment haha! ?
hannah @ peanutbutter&books says
SO TRUE. and sighhh the ending definitely took all readers by surprise… and not in a good way :’)
Nyx says
Haha, YEEES! ?
Carrie @ Cat on the Bookshelf says
I stopped reading dystopian books a few years ago, which makes it near impossible for me to finish Allegiant. There started to be too many YA dystopian books for me to enjoy them, and they started feeling cliche to me. Maybe it’s time for me to give them a shot again. I’ve been more interested in reading the classic dystopian novels, since I really liked The Handmaid’s Tale.
Nyx says
I totally get it, when The Hunger Games and Divergent became movies it was like everyone was SO obsessed with that genre and ughh! ? The best is to take a little break and come back to it later, there are so many great books in that genre ?
Anna @ Read and Repeat says
I used to be /obsessed/ with dystopian books in high school– but nowadays I tend to steer clear of them. Partly because I think I overdosed on them and if you aren’t careful they all can be extremely similar. However you make some great points! I just added Awaken to my TBR list
Nyx says
Yeees, I totally agree with you! It can become kind of boring, I think the best is to read others genres in between ? Awesome, hope you’ll like it as much as I did! ?
Maddy says
Great post! Dystopians have become some of my favorite books to read this year. 😀
Nyx says
Thank you so much, glad you liked it ?
Dania says
LEGEND!! It’s so amazing and I was so sad when the series ended. So glad that you put it as a rec
Nyx says
Yeeees, I LOVED it! I need to read the next ones in the series like RIGHT NOW ?
Dania says
I promise you’ll love the second and third book. In fact, the third book will rip your heart out (in just the right way), and put it back in again.
Nyx says
Oh my, I can’t wait to put my hands on it!! ??
lry93 says
Ooooo, I read the Uglies way back when I was in secondary school (This makes me feel old!!!) and I decided I needed a re read some time soon because he’s decided to continue the Uglies series! 😀 I also love dystopians and the possibility of what the world could be like in the future.
Nyx says
Haha, same here!! Uglies was the first dystopian book I’ve ever read, it will always be my favorite ? Yeeeees, I’m so excited to see what’s going to happen ??
Norrie says
one of my favourite genre for sure
never fails to freak me out?
Nyx says
Haha, yeees it sure does! ? Thanks for stopping by ?
tasya @ the literary huntress says
I love Legend, in my opinion it’s THE BEST dystopian book! I used to love the genre, I love how there are so many different ways for the world to crumble ? But it often falls to the pitfalls of a) triangle romance a la the hunger games or b) formulaic. I love the genre, but it became so saturated and formulaic I ended up can’t even read them anymore ?
Amazing post, Nyx!
Nyx says
Legend IS pretty awesome, I still need to pick up the next books like right now! ? Yes, you’re right it can become quite cliché sometimes! Maybe you just need a little break from it ? Thank you so much ?
Beth (Reading Every Night) says
I used to love dystopian fiction but then I think the genre became a little tired for me and I was put of, but then I started reading some dystopian books and I loved them so I guess the genre is becoming ‘fresh’ again for me! 😀 I love the Legend trilogy, Marie Lu is one of my favourite authors, and I have Delirium on my to-read list so hopefully I’ll be able to get around to that one at some point.
One of my favourite dystopian series is the Dark Gifts trilogy by Vic James, it’s incredible and the last book is being released this year so I can’t wait to get my hands on that one. So if you’re looking for recommendations that’s the one I’d give! 😀
Great post. 🙂 <3
Nyx says
Yes, I totally get that! It can become boring and kind of cliché! The best is to take a little break and then come back to it and fall in love with the genre all over again ? I have heard only good things about Legend that’s why I picked it up in the first place and I must say I wasn’t disappointed! Still need to finish the serie though ? Delirium is pretty awesome, I’m sure you’ll love it! Great, thank you so much for the rec I’ll check it out right now ? Thank you Beth ??
Beth (Reading Every Night) says
I think that’s what I ended up doing because I’ve come back to the genre slowly through series like Legend and I am loving it. 🙂
Well I hope you enjoy what you have left of the series to get through and that’s great. If you do pick up any of the Dark Gifts books I hope you enjoy them.
That’s all right. 🙂 <3
Shayna says
I love that you included how dystopian books highlight important issues in society in your definition of dystopian! I felt like Mockingjay did that really well and actually commented a lot on consumerism in our society. I’m not hugely into dystopian books anymore, but your post reminded me that there are still a lot of really great things about them!
I also want to go marathon all of the Hunger Games movies now, brb…
Nyx says
Thank you so much! ? And you’re absolutely right, Mockingjay did a really fine job! ? Haha, I want to re-watch them too now ?
Poulami @ Daydreaming Books says
I still read dystopian but lately, my love for this genre has quite lessened. I am not enjoying it the way I used to but I hope it’s not permanent because I want to fall with this genre again!
Great post!
Nyx says
I guess you just need a little break. ? If we always read the same genre it can become quite boring. Thank you so much ??
Poulami @ Daydreaming Books says
Yeah… I think so too. 🙂
Morgane @ Bookworms Eat Brains says
FINALLY, SOMEBODY THAT LOVE DYSTOPIA! I THOUGHT I WAS THE LAST. ?
Apocalyptic worlds are the best– the darkness gives more light to hope! That’s why I’d like to write a dystopia. ?
I’m rereading Delirium at the moment, I can’t stop thinking. I’m fascinated by the “ love is a disease ” thing.
I’d wish it focused on all types of love instead of just romantic, though. Dystopia really makes your gears spin!
I should try Uglies again. ?
Nyx says
Haha, YEEEES HELLO DYSTOPIAN FAN! ? Yeeees that’s exactly it, that genre gives people hope! That’s awesome, good luck with the writing!! ? Delirium is pretty amazing and now that you said it, yes it would have been awesome to focus on all types of love. ? Yaaay Uglies is the beeeest ? Thanks for stopping by ??
Tanya Goffy says
I loved Uglies! I used to love dystopia in general but I’ve moved into more mystery and sci-fi. I remember Eve, this one book that I loved lots, even thought it was going to be Hunger Games’ successor, but no one I know read it!
Eve is SO GOOD. It’s a trilogy about orphans that survived the plague that killed their parents, with the remaining adults completely evil and selfish.
Nyx says
Yaay, Uglies is the first book I’ve read in that genre and it’s still my all-time favorite. ? Don’t know Eve, I’ll definitely check it out, thanks for the rec! ?
The Nerd Sponge says
If you like classic dystopias I would recommend ‘1984’ by George Orwell and ‘Brave New World’ by Aldous Huxley. They’re not as fast-paced as some of the more modern dystopias, but they’ll make you think for certain.
Nyx says
I’ve heard great things about both of them, I should give them a try! Thanks for the recs ?
Olivia @ Purely Olivia says
Ahh, I agree with all of this! I looove dystopian. 🙂 If I could only pick one favorite dystopian, I’d have to pick the Hunger Games. I love so many others, though, that one is just in my opinion the best developed and I was the most invested in it!
Nyx says
I totally agree with you, The Hunger Games is a classic in that genre! ? The world-building, the story and the characters are A+ ! I feel like re-reading them soon ? Thanks for stopping by ?
Sophie Li says
Hello Nyx!
I enjoy dystopian novels though I probably don’t read them enough! I still have to get through the rest of the Legend series, and I have Divergent on my bookshelf right now. Did you finish the Legend series? What did you think about Divergent?!
Have a wonderful April 🙂
Nyx says
Hi! I also haven’t finished the Legend series yet but it’s definitely on my TBR! ? I really enjoyed the first one and I’m impatient to see more action. Divergent is a classic in that genre. I really liked the first book, I wasn’t as into it for the next ones and if I could cut out the ending I would haha! ? But yeah, it’s a must-read. Hope you’ll like it! ?
tea & tiffany says
Yes!! Legend series has always been one of my favorite series. Day and June were such couple goals, but they were also so smart and strong and AMAZING!! I remember reading Champion and just being a huge mess because of the ending but happy at the same time?? It was so much better than Allegiant ending too!
Nyx says
I haven’t finished the Legend series yet but it’s definitely on my TBR! ? I need to know what happens like RIGHT NOW! Oooh if the ending is better than Allegiant I’m ALL in haha! ?
flippingthruthepages says
Hmm nice post. I should admit that I haven’t actually read any dystopian, not that I don’t want too. Oh wait, I actually read a one which was a NetGalley ARC and well.. was pretty bad 😀
But it’s not about that genre. I have actually seen all the Hunger Games movies and I sure do want to read the books. At that time though I was not aware that there is a genre called “Dystopia” 😀
I really hope to read some of these books soon 🙂
Nyx says
Thank you! ? Oh, well… there are pretty amazing books in that genre, I’m sure you’ll find some you’ll enjoy! YEES, read The Hunger Games now! You’ll LOVE it I promise ? Happy reading ?
flippingthruthepages says
Haha sure ?
Inge says
I love dystopian novels! I can understand readers who think the genre has kind of tired out, but I still get really excited about them. Like you say, the novels are always action-packed, and the stakes are high, and they make you think. I’m doing a reread of The Hunger Games and I love them more each time. I also recently loved The Extinction Trials, set in a world where dinosaurs still exist.
Nyx says
Yes, there are a lot of people out there thinking that the genre is becoming boring or whatever but I’m still really into it! ? I feel like re-reading The Hunger Games too, it was such an intense read and those characters ? Oh, that’s sounds cool! I’ll check it out right now ?
kozbisa says
I used to read a lot of dystopians, because that’s my co-bloggers favorite genre and I was reading her books. I agree that they are action packed with strong characters and take an interesting spin on our world by amplifying some real issue. The Legend and Shatter Me series are two of my all-time favorites.
Nyx says
That’s pretty much how most people discover new books, by recommendations I think ? Glad you agree ? Oh yeeees, I adore Shatter Me! ? Thanks for stopping by ?
Brittani @ Hope, Faith & Books says
I LOVE DYSTOPIA!! For real though, my favorite types of books to read are dystopian books! I’m actually hosting the Dystopia Reading Challenge this year! I suggest dystopia books to people so much! I just love how they keep my heart pounding til the end. And OMG! Can I just say how much I love that Uglies is your all time favorite?!?! That series was the first dystopian series I read and what really pulled me in to my love for dystopia! It seriously makes my heart happy seeing others love it as well!!! 😀 If I had to give a suggestion, I’d have to suggest the Article 5 series by Kristen Simmons. I know some people were iffy about the first book, but I liked it and really enjoyed how the story progressed through the 2nd and 3rd books!
Nyx says
YAAAY, ANOTHER DYSTOPIAN FAN! Hi there ?? That sounds like an amazing reading challenge!! Yeeees Uglies! It was also the first dystopian series I’ve read, it got me addicted to that genre. I’ll always have of soft spot for that story ? I feel like re-reading them and fall in love all over again haha! ? I’ll definitely check it out, thank you so much ??
becandbones says
I always feel like I am ‘over’ dystopian stories because I have read so many of them ad yet that’s also a lie. They almost always have such great messages and strong underdog characters!
You already know I am rereading Uglies! I love anything done by Lauren Oliver and I really need to revisit/finish the Legend series!
Nyx says
Hahaha, same here! I’m always thinking ‘you’ve read that kind of stories before, you’ll get bored’ and here I am again still buying and most of all enjoying dystopian books ? Oh yes, Lauren Oliver is a queen, love her! ?
Andreea P. says
Dystopian novels will always have that attraction for me – it’s always scary but exciting to imagine the world going down the darkest and scariest way – and seeing how the world is nowadays (at least politically), we may not be far.
I also recommend the Chaos Walking series, although set on a different planet it’s still a good dystopian series, and quite refreshing compared with the classic YA dystopian series.
And for a classic take on dystopia, I recommend We by Yevgeny Zamyatin. Not as action-packed as YA, but it’s good to read the original dystopian novels too – and there are more sci-fi classics that toyed with dystopian worlds.
Nyx says
Yeah, you’re right…our world is getting so scary… Yaay, thank you so much for the recs! I’ll check those out ? Thanks for stopping by ?
TeaPartyPrincess says
Hi so you should read Slated by Teri Terry because WOW it really does make you think.
I love dystopia.
Cora | http://www.teapartyprincess.co.uk/
Nyx says
Hi there! ? I’ll check it out, thank you for the rec ??
April McLauren says
Hey Marie! It’s April. I don’t know if you remember me from last year, but we used to talk a little on my old blog. I’m back to blogging now and trying to reintroduce myself into the blogging community! Anyways, I loved your post. I really need to read more dystopian books. I’ve been meaning to read the 5th Wave for a while. And your reasons were so true!
Nyx says
Hi there! I’m Nyx, Marie’s sister blogging here once a month ? Thank you for your kind words ? And you really should give the 5th Wave a try, I really enjoyed it ?
April McLauren says
Hi Nyx! Yea, I think I will. 🙂
Caro @ bookcheshirecat says
Oh yes, I do love Dystopian a lot as well! I hear that a lot of readers are tired of this genre due to it being really popular a while ago, but since I wasn’t there for the Dystopian hype, I’m happily catching up on a lot of books I missed 😀 I did read and LOVE The Hunger Games when it came out though 🙂
My personal Dystopian rec is The Call – murdery fairies that steal teens into their land – all in a dystopian Ireland that was cut off from the rest of the world!
Nyx says
Yeah, there are indeed a lot of people getting tired of the genre but not me haha! ? There are still so many amazing books out there ? The Hunger Games is a classic, one of my favorite! I think the world-building is just impressive. Oh, I’ll have to check it out, thank you! ?
Caro @ bookcheshirecat says
I still have a lot of popular dystopians to read, so I won’t be leaving the genre anytime soon 😀 The Hunger Games truly has the best worldbuilding!
You’re welcome 😀 ♥
Aimee (Aimee, Always) says
Hi Nyx! ♥ My personal favorite genre’s probably fantasy, but I do appreciate dystopians as well. I definitely agree that they give us some of the strongest characters, since they have to face so much in such cruel environments. I’m so happy to see The Hunger Games and Legend on your list!!!
– Aimee @ Aimee, Always
Nyx says
Hi there! ? Yes, that’s exactly it! Yaaay, both books are awesomeee ?? Thanks for stopping by ?
Olivia-Savannah says
I do like a good dystopian fiction but I went overboard with my love with them so I had to take a break from reading them because I was getting a little used to the formula 😛 I have been easing my way back into the genre again though and will be reading more in the future. I thought The Hunger Games and Uglies (first 2 books are all I have read) were okay. I’ve only read the 1st Fifth Wave book but I enjoyed it!
Nyx says
Yeah, I totally get that. It can get boring if you always read the same genre! It’s nice to change a bit ? Yeees, The 5th Wave is amazing! I still need the read the last one though ? Thanks for stopping by ??
Amanda @Cover2CoverMom says
I think we are all so obsessed with Dystopian novels because we love to torture ourselves & place ourselves in the characters shoes. What would we do in those situations? I read The Handmaid’s Tale this year and I’d definitely recommend it. It is a truly terrifying book, especially for women.
Nyx says
YEES, that’s exactly it! I’ve heard great things about this one, I need to check it out. Thanks for the rec! ?
Dani @ Perspective of a Writer says
Great post Nyx! I’m with you all the way…. at first I was shocked that Marie wrote this on her blog but then I saw it was her sister XD I’ve actually read all your examples except for Delirium which I believe is one that Marie loves?! And Awaken which is so underrated that I hadn’t heard of it!! So now I need to check both out! <3
Nyx says
Hahaha, yees it’s me HELLO ? Oh yes, Delirium is such a amazing read and you’re totally right it’s Marie’s favorite! ? Not a lot of people know about Awaken, it’s such a shame because it’s a really great story! ? Hope you’ll enjoy them ?
Greg says
I love dystopians too. I don’t seem to get tired of them, I might take a break or read them less at times, but I always love a good one. I like the character development too, and the imaginative nature of the setting, which as you point out, is often an extension of something already going on in our world? I love the suspense too. 🙂
I really need to read Delirium.
Nyx says
Yes, I like reading other genre too so I won’t get bored but I always end up finding new great dystopain stories ? So little time so many books to read that’s crazy haha ?Yeees, Delirium is amazing, hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did ?
Shannon @ It Starts at Midnight says
I adore dystopian- and I am so glad to read this, because I swear I am the only one sometimes haha. And like- I get that the market became saturated, but there are still so many quality ones out there! I definitely recommend anything by Neal Shusterman- especially Unwind and Scythe. This Mortal Coil is a pretty new one that is a very fresh addition to the genre. Great post, I totally agree 😀
Nyx says
Haha, I get the same feeling sometimes! I guess because the genre became the popular and every book started looking the same but yeah there are still so many great stories out there! I’m not getting tired of the genre anytime soon ? Thank you for the recs, I’ll check them out ?
Jeann @ Happy Indulgence says
Yessss I absolutely adore dystopian novels because of the world-building and the sense of urgency and action! It’s mostly always action-packed and I love the intensity of them. Lovely discussion Nyx!
Nyx says
That’s exactly it! Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it ??
acheblogweb says
Make sure to check a couple of my “short” stories. Hope you like them…
Kay Wisteria says
I love how dystopian books make us think! And yesss Uglies is amazing <3
Nyx says
Yeees! Yaaay, a Uglies fan! ??
amortalreader1 says
Completely agree with all 5 reasons Nyx! I adore a Dystopian fiction, I also have moved onto loving fantasy’s right now. I feel like I haven’t come across a true dystopian since reading The Hunger Games and Uglies… I need to try the Delirium series again, I never moved on from book 1 even though I adored it. Don’t tell Marie though, she will kill me 😉 haha x
Nyx says
Thank you so much for your kind words! ? Yes, I’m also trying to read more fantasy, there are so many great books out there ? Yeah, The Hunger Games and Uglies are my favorites, it’s hard to compete with them! ?? Hahaha, well…I won’t tell her cause she WILL kill you! ? You still need to read the rest of the serie, it’s REALLY good. ?
Lara @ Words With Lara says
I had a HUGE dystopian phase a couple of years back and during that time I read and loved all the ones that you recommended, but for some reason I haven’t read much in that genre lately…. I think it’s because I feel like now the storylines feel a little bit repetitive (probably because I read SO MUCH dystopian). I do still love the idea of dystopian YA, I just haven’t seen any that have really stood out to me for a while. Awesome post though, I totally agree with all your points!
Nyx says
Yeah, I totally get it! The best is to take a break from the genre and then come back to it and fall in love with it all over again! Otherwise it can get totally boring. ? There are SO many books out there, you’ll find the books that suit you! ? Thank you so much ??
anovelglimpse says
I like reading dystopian fiction every once in a while, but it can be a little depressing. I think I gravitate to romance for the happy endings. 😉
Nyx says
Yeah, you’re right! I do exactly the same thing, I read a dystopian story and then a romance contemporary to make me feel better haha ?
Meggy | Chocolate'n'Waffles says
I agree with all your points! I love how distopians make me think twice about society and how our world works!
Nyx says
Yees, same here! Thanks for stopping by ?
theorangutanlibrarian says
Oh yes, I love the characters in dystopian fiction a lot. And they do tend to be very action packed and I love how they make us think (nice Rachel gif 😉 ) And I often like the world building 🙂 Awesome post!
Nyx says
Thanks, glad you liked it! ? Haha, the Rachel gif is awesome ??
theorangutanlibrarian says
You’re welcome! ?
acheblogweb says
Maybe you’ll like some of my “short” stories then ; ) Great post, keep it going on!
Nyx says
Thank you! ?
Daniela Ark says
funny I was thinking about this yesterday! WHY DO I LOVE DYSTOPIANS so much! I totally agree with all on your list! they are powerful and thought provoking! I loved the 5th wave. Will have to read the Uglies now! 🙂
Nyx says
YEES, exactly! Me too, I still need to read the last book ? Uglies is AWESOME, hope you’ll enjoy it as much as I did ? Thanks for stopping by ?
Angelica Joy says
Nyx I love all the books you recommended most especially The Uglies series. Love it.
Nyx says
Yaaay, The Uglies series is the best! ? Thanks for stopping by ??
Vee @ Under The Mountain says
I can’t believe that there’s only one book on that list I haven’t read – although I would argue that The 5th Wave is actually a sci-fi/apocalyptic rather than Dystopia. I was thinking about Dystopia the other day as it’s my favourite genre, after Hunger Games there was this huge boom of Dystopia and I loved it but this year I’m struggling to find any Dystopia being released, which is sad. At least there’s a new Uglies book coming out!
Vee @ Under The Mountain
Nyx says
Yeah, I’m having a hard time finding new books! ? YEEES, I’m so excited for that one ??
Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction says
I’m glad I’m not the only one who’s still in love with dystopians. I especially love the fact that they make me think!
Nyx says
Yeees, me too! ? Thanks for stopping by ??
jessicasblog45 says
I love dystopian books. I have read The Hunger Games. I didn’t like the last book though. I think the ending was rushed. I haven’t read the others yet. I have listed them on my list on Overdrive. Uglies sound like a Twilight Zone episode in reverse. The Twilight Zone episode they were pretty and they had to be ugly.
Awaken sounds like The Circle. The movie of the book The Circle sucked, but the book is great. It really makes you think.
Nyx says
Oh, that’s too bad you didn’t like the last book of The Hunger Games. ? I liked it, I cried haha ? Yaay, hope you’ll give the others a try! They all are amazing ? Thanks for stopping by ?
Gaby says
“The running man” by Richard Bachman (pseudonym of Stephen King), is one of my favorites books that talks about a dystopian world. Maybe you’ll like it too.
Nyx says
Thank you so much for the rec, I’ll check it out ??