1
by Sabaa Tahir
4.22015480 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a brutal but empowering tone that will resonate with The Hunger Games fans.
10 Best Books Like The Hunger Games
If you loved The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
Quick Answer
The best books like The Hunger Games are:
- 1An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir4.2
- 2The Maze Runner by James Dashner0
- 3Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo4.5
- 4The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller3.8
- 5The Cruel Prince by Holly Black0Series starter
- 6The Sirens: A Novel by Emilia Hart4.1
- 7Twilight by Stephenie Meyer0
- 8Caraval by Stephanie Garber4.3Series starter
- 9Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor4.5
- 10City of Bones by Cassandra Clare4.4Series starter
Fantasy02008
In the dystopian nation of Panem, sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death that becomes the spark for revolution
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2
by James Dashner
02012334 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a tense and urgent tone that will resonate with The Hunger Games fans.
3
by Leigh Bardugo
4.52015480 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark but triumphant tone that will resonate with The Hunger Games fans.
4
by Tricia Levenseller
3.82020326 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a darkly indulgent tone that will resonate with The Hunger Games fans.
5
The Cruel Prince
Start of Folk Of The Air seriesby Holly Black
02018
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and intoxicating tone that will resonate with The Hunger Games fans.
6
by Emilia Hart
4.12025352 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dark and haunting tone that will resonate with The Hunger Games fans.
7
by Stephenie Meyer
02006
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dreamy and melodramatic tone that will resonate with The Hunger Games fans.
8
Caraval
Start of Caraval seriesby Stephanie Garber
4.32017416 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dreamlike and dangerous tone that will resonate with The Hunger Games fans.
9
by Laini Taylor
4.52011544 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a lush and melancholy tone that will resonate with The Hunger Games fans.
10
City of Bones
Start of Mortal Instruments seriesby Cassandra Clare
4.42009485 pages
Why you'll love it:
This fantasy shares a dramatic and angsty tone that will resonate with The Hunger Games fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like The Hunger Games
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| An Ember in the Ashes📚 Series starter | Sabaa Tahir | 4.2 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| The Maze Runner | James Dashner | 0 | 2012 | 334 | Similar vibes |
| Six of Crows📚 Series starter | Leigh Bardugo | 4.5 | 2015 | 480 | Start a new series |
| The Shadows Between Us | Tricia Levenseller | 3.8 | 2020 | 326 | Similar vibes |
| The Cruel Prince📚 Series starter | Holly Black | 0 | 2018 | — | Start a new series |
| The Sirens: A Novel | Emilia Hart | 4.1 | 2025 | 352 | Similar vibes |
| Twilight | Stephenie Meyer | 0 | 2006 | — | Similar vibes |
| Caraval📚 Series starter | Stephanie Garber | 4.3 | 2017 | 416 | Start a new series |
| Daughter of Smoke and Bone📚 Series starter | Laini Taylor | 4.5 | 2011 | 544 | Start a new series |
| City of Bones📚 Series starter | Cassandra Clare | 4.4 | 2009 | 485 | Start a new series |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Hunger Games?
The most similar books to The Hunger Games are An Ember in the Ashes, The Maze Runner, Six of Crows.
What should I read after The Hunger Games?
After finishing The Hunger Games, readers most commonly pick up An Ember in the Ashes next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Suzanne Collins, such as Sunrise on the Reaping.
Who writes books like Suzanne Collins?
Authors similar to Suzanne Collins include Veronica Roth, Suzanne Collins.
What genre is The Hunger Games?
The Hunger Games is a Fantasy novel by Suzanne Collins, published in 2008. It features elements of Dystopian, Death Games, Love Triangle.
How long is The Hunger Games?
The Hunger Games varies in length depending on edition.
Does The Hunger Games have romance/spice?
The Hunger Games has a spice level of 1/5. This book has light romantic elements.
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About The Hunger Games
In the dystopian nation of Panem, sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death that becomes the spark for revolution. Collins creates brutal dystopian fiction that explores media manipulation, class warfare, and the psychological cost of violence through a televised battle royale. The trilogy that defined YA dystopian fiction and inspired countless imitators and a blockbuster film franchise, this story examines themes of survival, sacrifice, and resistance while featuring a strong heroine whose act of defiance grows into full-scale rebellion against an oppressive government that uses entertainment to control its citizens.