Books To Read if You Love The Hunger Games
Ever since its release in 2008, Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games series has captivated readers worldwide with its vivid world-building, action-packed adventures, complex characters, and haunting love stories. With the release of Sunrise on the Reaping — a prequel to the trilogy that dives into Haymitch Abernathy’s backstory — we find ourselves irrevocably drawn back to Panem and its perilous Arena. Already finished the latest installment? Don’t fret, because we’ve rounded up gripping books that are sure to temper your Hunger Games-induced book hangover. From post-apocalyptic fantasies packed with action to high-stakes fake dating romances, here are our recommendations of books to dive into.
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by Soyoung Park
A winner of the Changbi X Kakaopage Young Adult Novel Award, this utterly unputdownable dystopian novel is set in a frozen land where the last warm city — the Snowglobe — doubles as a twisted reality show. Themes of survival, class divide, and media control are explored in this ingeniously conceived allegory of today’s world. Rich in Korean culture, this nail-biting thriller is perfect for fans of Squid Game and Snowpiercer.
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An Ember in the Ashes
by Sabaa Tahir
Did The Hunger Games leave you craving more stories of survival and resistance? This #1 New York Times bestseller is calling your name! Much like in the Capital, defiance means death under the Martial Empire. Laia is a slave living in poverty with her family. Elias is a soldier trying to escape the role he was born to play. Together, they ignite a fire that can burn the whole system down. This heart-pounding story of love, loss, and survival is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas and Leigh Bardugo.
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Iron Widow (Book 1)
by Xiran Jay Zhao
If you loved Katniss’ resilience and tenacity, wait until you meet Zetian. When her sister is killed, Zetian signs up for revenge — and ends up shattering the system from the inside. Pacific Rim meets The Handmaid’s Tale with a blend of Chinese history; this explosive sci-fi fantasy delivers a brutal critique of the patriarchy and media-fueled control, all through the lens of a ruthless and unapologetic protagonist. Buckle up, this is one action-packed novel!
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Immortal Consequences
by I. V. Marie
Once a pupil enters Blackwood Academy, there’s no way out except surviving the Decennial, a deadly magical competition where there can only be one victor. This year, the school’s top six students are forced to compete. Alliances are made, betrayal lingers in the corner, and forbidden romance is layered into this dark academia fantasy that delivers the same tension and twists as Katniss’s fight for survival in the Arena — but with a supernatural twist.
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Rebel in the Deep
by Katee Robert
From Katee Robert, the New York Times bestselling author of Neon Gods, comes the epic conclusion of the Crimson Sails trilogy. Set in a magical world with pirates and ancient magic, Nox, a nonbinary pirate captain, teams up with rebel leader Siobhan to rescue their ex, Lord Bastian, from captivity. The trio confronts dangerous challenges that test their loyalties and ignite passions. Themes of rebellion, resistance, and found family are explored in this pulse-pounding adventure.
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The Scorpion and the Night Blossom
by Amélie Wen Zhao
Love deadly games and stories of survival? This New York Times bestseller needs to be on your radar! Set in a lush, imperial world where loyalty is a weapon, two rival assassins — Àn’yīng and Yù’chén — must work together to survive a deadly game. Like Katniss and Peeta, Àn’yīng and Yù’chén find themselves irrevocably drawn to one another. Beautifully romantic and ruthlessly gritty, this sweeping romantasy blends Chinese lore with lush world-building for an unforgettable read.
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The Last Bookstore on Earth
by Lily Braun-Arnold
A post-apocalyptic world might be the last place for a budding romance, but that’s exactly what Liz and Maeve find while hiding in an abandoned bookstore. Outside, an earth-shattering storm is brewing, and the two must rely on each other, and what begins as reluctant trust slowly grows into something more. It’s an emotionally powerful story about love, loss, and survival.
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Red Rising
by Pierce Brown
Rebellion, betrayal, and power plays are cranked into overdrive in Pierce Brown’s iconic dystopian series. Named one of the best books of the year by Entertainment Weekly and BuzzFeed, fans of Veronica Roth and Brandon Sanderson will be utterly captivated by this story of vengeance and warfare. The stakes are high, the battles are bloody, and a hero emerges from the ashes of betrayal. Catch the rest of the Red Rising saga!
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How to Fake It in Hollywood
by Ava Wilder
Katniss and Peeta pretended to be in a relationship to save their lives. Grey Brooks and Ethan Atkins are doing it to save their careers. The two celebrities know that everything in flashy Hollywood is fake. Still, they can’t deny the undeniable spark between them. Can this be the real thing? Sexy with no shortage of witty banter, fans of Emily Henry and Christina Lauren will swoon over this showbiz-set love story!
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To Cage a God
by Elizabeth May
Fascinated by the dangerous push-and-pull between Coriolanus and Lucy Gray? This romantasy has your name on it! Inspired by Imperial Russia, it follows Galina and Sera, twin sisters raised to overthrow a corrupt empire. With romance built on secrets and manipulation, this epic tale echoes the same complex dynamic as Coriolanus and Lucy Gray: Love entangled with ambition, loyalty twisted in lies. It’s sharp, captivating, and fiercely fascinating.
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