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Cover art for DIVERGENT
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 3, 2011

"Guaranteed to fly off the shelves. (Science fiction. 14 & up)"
Cliques writ large take over in the first of a projected dystopian trilogy. Read full book review >
Cover art for AWAKEN
CHILDREN'S
Released: May 23, 2011

"Among the pleasures of this high-tech fairy tale are Maddie's initiative, courage and independent spirit, stoutly risking rejection in pursuit of her heart's desire. (Science fiction/romance. 12 & up)"
Can love exist in a digital age? Read full book review >
Cover art for POSSESSION
CHILDREN'S
Released: June 7, 2011

"Moral subtlety loses out to breathless pacing; the ending is derivative of Scott Westerfeld's superior Uglies (2005). (Science fiction. 14 & up)

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This debut dystopia succeeds at suspense and tension but fails at moral complexity. Read full book review >
Cover art for PRIZED
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 8, 2011

"Faintly feminist soft science fiction for preteens and teens. (Dystopia. 12-16)"
Once again, spunky teen-midwife Gaia takes down a dystopia. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE PLEDGE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 15, 2011

"More great suspense from a prolific new writer with a vibrant imagination. (Dystopian fantasy. 12 & up)"
A girl reluctantly faces her destiny in this gripping dystopian fantasy. Read full book review >
Cover art for SHATTER ME
CHILDREN'S
Released: Nov. 15, 2011

"Part cautionary tale, part juicy love story, this will appeal to action and adventure fans who aren't yet sick of the genre. (Science fiction. 12 & up)"
A dystopic thriller joins the crowded shelves but doesn't distinguish itself. Read full book review >