Science fiction series in order—space opera, dystopian leaners, time travel messes, and everything in between. If you’re trying to avoid reading book five first, start here.
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If you’ve long-finished the Hunger Games series and are looking for a list of thrilling books like Hunger Games, you came to the right place.
Hunger Games became one of the most popular sci-fi dystopian books and highest-grossing movie franchises of all time, and it’s not hard to see why. Its gripping storyline, tension-filled deathmatch, great action with a bit …
If you’re trying to figure out Lorien Legacies books in order, you’re not alone—this series has enough “extra” material to make a simple read-through feel weirdly complicated.
Most people know it as I Am Number Four, but the main novels are only part of the package. Below you’ll find two ways to read the series: a straightforward list …
Looking for Halo books in order? You’re not alone. Between the game tie-ins, different sub-series, and books that jump around the timeline, it’s easy to grab something that technically “fits” but still feels like you started in the middle.
This guide breaks the Halo novels down in a clean, readable way so you can pick the best path for …
The Shatter Me books by Tahereh Mafi are some of my favorite YA novels—but if you’re new to the series, a quick glance at the full list can be confusing. So if you’re wondering, “What’s the proper Shatter Me series order?” you’re in the right place.
Good news: the Shatter Me books in order are simple. Read them in publication …
The Divergent books in order include Veronica Roth’s original dystopian trilogy, Tobias’s companion stories, an epilogue, and an alternate-timeline duology. The story begins with Beatrice “Tris” Prior, a teenager whose society divides people into factions based on the qualities they value most.
Roth expanded the series through Four: A Divergent Collection, shorter fiction, and The Sixth Faction. The …
If you loved The Selection as much as I did, you’re probably looking for more books like The Selection series by Kiera Cass.
Be it the romance, the competitions, or the dystopian world, this list has it all.
We’ll breakdown the similarities for you by type, so you know exactly what type of book you’re getting.
Some of these are …
What’s the best way to read The Selection series in order?
If you’re reading it for the first time, I’d start with The Selection, then work the novellas in between the main books where they fit best. You can skip the novellas and still follow the main story, but I think they’re worth reading if you want more time …
Looking for books like Scythe by Neal Shusterman?
I just finished reading Scythe myself. From the first chapter, I instantly fell in love with this book. You can read about it in my review of Scythe.
The whole time I was reading, I had flashbacks and picked up vibes from one of my favorite childhood reads, The Giver, which, …
Scythe by Neal Shusterman has “best read of the year written all over it.”
What a way to start a review, right?
Nothing like cutting straight to the chase.
I was blown away by this book and I’m kicking myself for letting it sit on the shelf for so long.
Really.
I’d planned on reading this book when it came …