As the world currently tries its best to deal with the Cov-id 19 breakout, there are a lot of us spending more and more time inside. Whether that be because we are working from home, social distancing or self isolating ourselves as we are feeling sick - we all have to keep ourselves entertained and occupied in this time.
I've always loved reading YA books about dystopian worlds where there is a virus or disease at the centre of the plot. In these stories, the hero always wins. So will we.
Partials by Dan Wells (Review)
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Partials is a really underrated book that I never see anyone else talking about. I read it back in 2013-ish when Dystopian was at the peak of its popularity.
3 Reasons To Read This Book:
1) The characters are so vibrant. Kira, the protagonist, is so badass. The whole cast of characters is so entertaining.
2) The virus is really delved into in the book. So if you're "science-head" then you will love this. It goes deep into virology and the roots of it. Really interesting
3) The history and background of the origins of the world are so well written. We love a dystopian with a rich thick background *chefs kiss*
Oasis by Eilis Barrett (Review)[Book Depository] [Goodreads]
This book is one of my all time favourite dystopians. The novel centres around a population drove to near extinction after the outbreak of a virus. With the only survivors living in a walled off city named "Oasis"
3 Reasons To Read Oasis:
1) The characters are not only fantastically written, but have the quirkiest names - Quincy and Kole!
2) Kole is complete book-boyfriend material
3) Irish author- we support!
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This novel takes place in a world where oxygen is a scarce commodity and humanity has to enter a lottery to be moved inside "the pod", a place with more plentiful oxygen. With an oxygen tax opposed on the lower classes, Alina joins the resistance and ventures to find a place whispered about where oxygen is plentiful.
3 Reasons to Read Breathe:
1) Although Sarah Crossan is much more well known for writing contemporary novels, her dystopian writing is captivating
2) Climate change / dystopian themes are so well written here
3) Purple is my favourite colour and this cover is so beautiful
DeadLands by Lily Herne (Review)
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Set in a future Cape Town where people are surviving the aftermath of a war ten years on. Being protected from the zombies created during the war by hooded Guardians who hold a lottery each year where 5 teenagers are chosen and taken away forever.
Lele hates life in Cape Town. When she gets selected in the lottery, she runs out into the DeadLands where the undead roam. She then joins the Mall Rats, a gang of misfits hiding out underground and preparing to stand against the regime.
3 Reasons To Read DeadLands:
1) It's one of my ALL TIME FAVES and I have not seen anyone else talking about it. So please read it and talk to me about it
2) Lele and the Mall Rats are so badass it is insane. They are just so great to read about. You'll instantly fall in love with them
3) Action packed to the brim! This book is one you cannot put down. Bonus point for Thabo- one of my favourite book boyfriends ever, is in this book.
Zom-B by Darren Shan
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When news reports start appearing of a zombie outbreak in Ireland, B's racist father thinks it's a joke-- but even if it isn't, he figures, it's ok to lose a few Irish.That is, until zombies attack the school. B is forced on a mad dash through the serpentine corridors of high school, making allegiances with anyone with enough gall to fight off their pursuers.
3 Reasons to Read Zom-B:
1) The viral zombie outbreak was so action packed to read about
2) There is some seriously funny moments among the brains and guts
3) The anti-racism theme is underlying but so well written
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