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The Hunger Games can be listed under the following genres: dystopian, science fiction, young adult, adventure, and social commentary.
1. Dystopian
* The Maze Runner by James Dashner: In a post-apocalyptic world, Thomas wakes up with no memory in a place called the Glade, surrounded by a dangerous and shifting maze that houses horrifying creatures called Grievers. He must work with other boys to find a way out and unravel the secrets of their existence.
* Divergent by Veronica Roth: Set in a futuristic society, citizens are divided into factions based on their virtues. Tris Prior discovers she doesn't fit into any single faction, and must navigate a dangerous world to find her true identity and purpose.
* The Giver by Lois Lowry: In a seemingly perfect society with no pain or suffering, a young boy named Jonas is chosen to be the Receiver of Memory, responsible for holding the memories of the past. As he uncovers the dark truth about his society, he faces a difficult decision that will change his life forever.
* Legend by Marie Lu: In a dark future, prodigy June Iparis and fugitive Day cross paths in a divided society. As they uncover government conspiracies, they must decide what they are willing to sacrifice for the truth.
* Red Rising by Pierce Brown: Darrow, a lowly Red, is forced to infiltrate the elite Gold caste to fight for the freedom of his oppressed people in a brutal, hierarchical society on Mars.
2. Science Fiction
* Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card: In a future world threatened by an alien species, young Ender Wiggin is chosen to attend Battle School to become the military leader humanity desperately needs.
* The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey: Following an alien invasion, Cassie Sullivan must journey through a dangerous world to find her brother, while trying to survive the multiple waves of attacks from the invaders.
* Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff: Told through a collection of documents, the story follows Kady and Ezra as they navigate the aftermath of an interstellar war and unravel a conspiracy that could determine the fate of the universe.
* Warcross by Marie Lu: In a world obsessed with the virtual reality game Warcross, teenage hacker Emika Chen becomes entangled in a global conspiracy when she is hired to track down a dangerous player who threatens the game's very existence.
* Cinder by Marissa Meyer: A futuristic retelling of Cinderella, where Cinder, a cyborg mechanic, becomes entangled in a deadly struggle for power and must uncover the truth about her past to save her world.
3. Young Adult
* The Selection by Kiera Cass: In a society divided by caste, America Singer is chosen to participate in a competition to marry the prince and become the next queen. Along the way, she struggles with her feelings for two different young men and faces the harsh realities of her world.
* Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas: Assassin Celaena Sardothien must compete in a deadly contest to win her freedom and face her past, all while navigating a treacherous court and hidden dangers.
* Graceling by Kristin Cashore: Katsa is a Graceling, gifted with a special power she has been forced to use for evil. When she meets Prince Po, they uncover a dark secret that will change their world forever.
* The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken: After a deadly disease kills most of America's children, the surviving children develop superpowers and are deemed a threat by the government. Ruby, one of the most powerful, must escape her confinement and find a safe haven for her and her friends.
* An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir: In a brutal world inspired by ancient Rome, Laia, a slave, and Elias, a soldier, find their destinies intertwined as they seek freedom and vengeance. As they navigate a ruthless regime, their actions will determine the fate of their people and challenge the oppressive forces that govern their lives.
* 4 Adventure
* The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau: In a dying underground city, young Lina and Doon discover an ancient message that may hold the key to saving their people. They embark on a perilous journey to unravel the mystery and find the way to the world above.
* The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness: In a world where everyone can hear each other's thoughts, Todd Hewitt discovers a patch of silence, leading him to uncover a dark secret that propels him on a dangerous journey for truth and freedom.
* Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi: Nailer, a scavenger in a post-apocalyptic world, discovers a beached ship with a wealthy girl on board. He must choose between helping her and securing his own survival or leaving her to face the deadly fate that awaits her.
* The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman: In a parallel universe, young Lyra Belacqua embarks on an epic adventure to rescue her kidnapped friend and uncover a sinister plot involving stolen children and a mysterious substance called Dust.
* The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon: In a dystopian future where clairvoyants are hunted, Paige Mahoney is captured and taken to a secret city, where she must use her powers to fight for her freedom and the future of her kind.
5. Social Commentary
* Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury: In a society where books are banned and burned, fireman Guy Montag begins to question his role and seeks to preserve the knowledge found in the books he once destroyed.
* Brave New World by Aldous Huxley: In a future where society is built on pleasure and conformity, two outsiders, Bernard and John, struggle to navigate the morally bankrupt world and ultimately face the consequences of their choices.
* 1984 by George Orwell: In a world ruled by the totalitarian regime of Big Brother, Winston Smith defies the oppressive government and seeks the truth, despite the grim consequences that await him.
* The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood: In a dystopian future where women are oppressed and stripped of their rights, Offred, a Handmaid, navigates her new reality and risks everything to reclaim her identity and freedom.
* Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro: In an alternate history where clones are raised for organ harvesting, three friends, Kathy, Ruth, and Tommy, struggle to come to terms with their fates while grappling with the meaning of love, friendship, and what it means to be truly human.