Allegiant by Veronica Roth (the third and final book in the
Divergent series) is out today!
If you can't wait for your hold to come in (you can reserve the
book,
audio book, or
ebook) check out some of these titles to tide you over.
Enclave by Ann Aguirre
New York City has been decimated by war and plague, and most of
civilization has migrated to underground enclaves, where life expectancy
is no more than the early 20's. When Deuce turns 15, she takes on her
role as a Huntress, and is paired with Fade, a Hunter who once lived
Topside. When she and Fade discover that the neighboring
enclave has been decimated by the tunnel monsters who seem
to be growing more organized, the elders refuse to listen to warnings.
And when Deuce and Fade are exiled from the enclave, the girl born in
darkness must survive in daylight.
Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi
In America's Gulf Coast region, where grounded oil tankers are being
broken down for parts, Nailer, a teenage boy, works the light crew,
scavenging for copper wiring just to make quota--and hopefully live to
see another day. But when, by luck or chance, he discovers an exquisite
clipper ship beached during a recent hurricane, Nailer faces the most
important decision of his life: Strip the ship for all it's worth or
rescue its lone survivor, a beautiful and wealthy girl who could lead
him to a better life. . . .
The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau
The Seven Stages War
left much of the planet a charred wasteland. The future belongs to the
next generation’s chosen few who must rebuild it. But to enter this
elite group, candidates must first pass The Testing—their one chance at a
college education and a rewarding career. Cia Vale is honored
to be chosen as a Testing candidate; eager to prove her worthiness as a
University student and future leader of the United Commonwealth. But on
the eve of her departure, her father’s advice hints at a darker side to
her upcoming studies--trust no one.
The Maze Runner by James Dashner
When Thomas wakes up in the lift, the only thing he can remember is his
first name. But he's not alone. When the lift's
doors open, Thomas finds himself surrounded by kids who welcome him to
the Glade--a large, open expanse surrounded by stone walls. . All
they know is that every morning the stone doors to the maze that
surrounds them have opened. Every night they've closed tight. And every
thirty days a new boy has been delivered in the lift. But the next day, a girl is sent up--the first girl to ever
arrive in the Glade. And more surprising is the message she
delivers.
Brain Jack by Brian Falkner
In a near-future New York City, fourteen-year-old computer genius Sam
Wilson manages to hack into the AT&T network and sets off a chain of
events that have a profound effect on human activity throughout the
world.
The Always War by Margaret Peterson Haddix
For as long as Tessa can remember, her country has been at war. When Gideon Thrall is awarded a medal for courage, it's a
rare bright spot for everyone in Tessa's town -- until Gideon refuses the
award and runs away. Tessa is bewildered, and
can't help but follow Gideon to find out the truth. But Tessa is in for
more than she bargained for. Before she knows it, she has stowed away on
a rogue airplane and is headed for enemy territory. But all that pales
when she discovers a shocking truth that rocks the foundation of
everything she's ever believed--a truth that will change the world.
Epic by Conor Kostick
On New Earth, a world based on a video role-playing game,
fourteen-year-old Erik persuades his friends to aid him in some unusual
gambits in order to save Erik's father from exile and safeguard the
futures of each of their families.
Human.4 by Mike Lancaster
Humanity, like computers, can be upgraded. And old versions disappear. .
. . At some unspecified point in the future, when technology is as
advanced as possible and we are a race of super beings, some old audio
tapes are discovered. On the tapes is the story of fourteen-year-old
Kyle Straker. Hypnotized, Kyle missed the upgrade of humanity to 1.0.
He isn't compatible with our new technology. And through the recording,
he narrates what the upgrades really mean. And it's absolutely
terrifying.
Legend by Marie Lu
What was once the western United States is now home to the Republic, a
nation perpetually at war with its neighbors. Born into an elite family, June is a
prodigy being groomed for success in the Republic's highest military
circles. Born into the slums, Day is the country's most
wanted criminal. When June's brother, Metias, is murdered Day becomes the
prime suspect. Caught in the ultimate game of cat and mouse, Day is in a
race for his family's survival, while June seeks to avenge Metias's
death.
Cinder by Marissa Meyer
Humans and androids crowd the raucous streets of New Beijing. A deadly
plague ravages the population. From space, a ruthless lunar people
watch, waiting to make their move. No one knows that Earth's fate hinges
on one girl. . . . Cinder, a gifted mechanic, is a cyborg. She's a
second-class citizen with a mysterious past, reviled by her stepmother
and blamed for her stepsister's illness. But when her life becomes
intertwined with the handsome Prince Kai's, she suddenly finds herself
at the center of an intergalactic struggle, and a forbidden attraction.
The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
Todd Hewitt is the only boy in a town of men. Ever since the settlers
were infected with the Noise germ, Todd can hear everything the men
think, and they hear everything he thinks. Todd is just a month away
from becoming a man, but in the midst of the cacophony, he knows that
the town is hiding something from him -- something so awful Todd is
forced to flee with only his dog, whose simple, loyal voice he hears
too. With hostile men from the town in pursuit, the two stumble upon a
strange and eerily silent creature: a girl.
Starters by Lissa Price
In the future, teens rent their bodies to seniors who want to be young
again. One girl discovers her renter plans to do more than party--her
body will commit murder, if her mind can't stop it.
Unwind by Neal Shusterman
In a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts,
three runaways fight the system that would "unwind" them. Brought together by chance, and kept together by desperation, these
three unlikely companions make a harrowing cross-country journey,
knowing their lives hang in the balance. If they can survive until their
eighteenth birthday, they can't be harmed -- but when every piece of
them, from their hands to their hearts, are wanted by a world gone mad,
eighteen seems far, far away.
Variant by Robison Wells
After years in foster homes, seventeen-year-old Benson Fisher applies to
New Mexico's Maxfield Academy in hopes of securing a brighter future,
but instead he finds that the school is a prison and no one is what he
or she seems.
Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
In Tally's world, your sixteenth birthday brings an operation that turns
you from a repellent ugly into a stunningly attractive pretty and
catapults you into a high-tech paradise where your only job is to have a
really great time. In just a few weeks Tally will be there. But Tally's
new friend Shay isn't sure she wants to be pretty. When Shay runs away, Tally learns about a whole new
side of the pretty world -- and it isn't very pretty. The authorities
offer Tally the worst choice she can imagine: find her friend and turn
her in, or never turn pretty at all.
