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Book Review: The Last Bookstore on Earth

Author: Lily Braun-Arnold Published: 2025 Genres: Dystopia, LGBT+, Romance, YA By: Jess Star Rating: 4/5 stars It has happened. The world has ended. Ripped apart by storms and acid rain, Liz has nothing left, except for her bookstore. For a year she has lived here, trading books and passing mail, never venturing outside of the bookstore’s safety. She wasn’t always alone, but old friends left for survival, for new possibilities, for a … Continue reading Book Review: The Last Bookstore on Earth

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Book Review: Shatter Me

Author: Tahereh Mafi Published: November, 2011 Genres: Dystopia, Fantasy, Fiction, Romance, YA By: Alexandrina Tahereh Mafi’s debut novel, Shatter Me, is a bold and imaginative work of young adult dystopian fiction that explores themes of isolation, identity, and the burden of power. The novel revolves around Juliette Ferrars, a teenage girl whose touch is fatal and whose life has been controlled by the authoritarian regime known as the … Continue reading Book Review: Shatter Me

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Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping

Author: Suzanne Collins Published: 2025 Genres: Dystopian, Fiction, Sci-Fi By: Mikaela Star Rating: 5/5 ☆☆☆☆☆ “I love you like all-fire.”  Sunrise on the Reaping is the fifth novel of the beloved Hunger Games franchise, written by New York Times bestselling author, Suzanne Collins. It follows the story of young Haymitch Abernathy, a relevant character that shaped, supported and mentored Katniss in the trilogy (The Hunger Games – Mockingjay). … Continue reading Book Review: Sunrise on the Reaping

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Book Review: Lord of the Flies

Author: William Golding Published: 1954 Genres: Allegory, Adventure, Classics, Coming-of-age, Dystopian By: Kayla Star Rating: 4/5 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆  Lord of the Flies is an incredibly successful novel that has sold over 10 billion copies worldwide since its release and received overwhelming praise for its thoughtful reflection on the reality of our own human nature. In this haunting novel, William Golding delivers an intriguing adventure story in a way that … Continue reading Book Review: Lord of the Flies

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Book Review: 1984

Author: George Orwell  Published: 1949 Genres: Classics, Dystopian, Sci-Fi By: Rosie Star Rating: 4/5 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆  The author, George Orwell, has succeeded in creating a realistic, totalitarian future in which Winston Smith learns to rebel against ‘Big Brother’ (the government). 1984 is a horrifyingly relevant, dystopian, novel which is reminiscent of both our past and future. This book creates a feeling of paranoia in readers by masterfully immersing them … Continue reading Book Review: 1984

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Book Review: 1984

Author: George Orwell  Published: June 1949 Genres: Classic, Dystopia, Sci-Fi By: Danny George Orwell’s 1984 is a dystopian novel set in the totalitarian state of Oceania, where the government, known as “The Party,” exercises absolute control over every aspect of life. In 1984, the main character Winston Smith worked at the Ministry of Truth in the ruins of the British Revolution. His and everyone’s movements are monitored by the … Continue reading Book Review: 1984

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Book Review: Gachiakuta

Author: Kei Urana  Published: 2022 Genres: Action, Dystopia, Fantasy, Manga, YA By: Kyle Gachiakuta is a manga that only has 100 chapters but is quickly becoming popular. The manga was written by Kei Urana. She is a former student of the great Atsushi Ohkubo, creator of the very famous Soul Eater and Fire Force. Gachiakuta (which means serious trash/garbage) is an action shonen manga that follows a character … Continue reading Book Review: Gachiakuta

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Book Review: The Rains

Author: Gregg Hurwitz Published:  2016 Genres: Dystopia, Horror, Science fiction, Thriller. YA By: Charlotte Star Rating: 8.7/10 stars The Rains by Gregg Hurwitz is an exciting and scary story about two brothers, Chance and Patrick Rain, who try to survive after aliens invade their town. The aliens turn adults into zombie-like creatures, and the brothers must find a way to save themselves and others. The book is fast-paced … Continue reading Book Review: The Rains

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Book Review: The Maze Runner

Author: James Dashner  Published:  6th October, 2009 Genres: Dystopian, Fantasy, Science-fiction, YA By: Zac Star Rating: 4.5/5 stars Thomas has found himself trapped inside a colossal maze, with its walls touching the sky. Him and several other kids around his age have been trapped there, some for multiple years. With food becoming limited, Thomas has to solve the maze if he wants to get out alive. But … Continue reading Book Review: The Maze Runner

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Book Review: Gone

Author: Michael Grant  Published:  2008 Genres: Dystopian, Fantasy, Science-fiction, YA By: James Star Rating: 4/5 stars Sam Temple, a boy from Perdido Beach, has to survive the chaos when all adults disappear, leaving the children to fend for themselves. Sam was sitting in class when all of a sudden, all people over the age of 15 pop out of existence. Sam, as well as all other children, … Continue reading Book Review: Gone

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