What to Read After The Hunger Games

Finished The Hunger Games and the prequels? These series share its deadly competitions, rebellion and survival.

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1. Divergent

Veronica Roth • 4 books

A divided dystopian society and a heroine who doesn't fit any faction.

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2. The Maze Runner

James Dashner • 8 books

Teens trapped in a deadly maze with no memory of how they got there.

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3. Red Rising

Pierce Brown • 6 books

Often pitched as The Hunger Games for adults: a low-born rebel infiltrates the elite in a brutal academy on Mars.

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4. The Powerless Trilogy

Lauren Roberts • 3 books

Deadly trials and a forbidden romance. Often described as Fourth Wing meets The Hunger Games.

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5. Fourth Wing (The Empyrean)

Rebecca Yarros • 3 books + companion

A brutal war college where students either bond with dragons or die.

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6. The Crimson Moth

Kristen Ciccarelli • 2 books

A revolution has overthrown the witches, and one hidden witch fights back.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What should I read after The Hunger Games?

Our top pick is Divergent: A divided dystopian society and a heroine who doesn't fit any faction. Other good next reads include The Maze Runner, Red Rising, The Powerless Trilogy.

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