Recommendations based on Afterworldsby Scott Westerfeld

* statistically, based on millions of data-points provided by fellow humans

  1. Percy Jackson's Greek Gods

    by Rick Riordan
    A humorous and entertaining tour of the ancient Greek gods and goddesses, exploring their adventures and misadventures.

    Percy Jackson adds his own viewpoint to the Greek myths. Here he presents an introduction to Greek mythology and the 12 major gods and goddesses. With 19 chapters, this includes a variety of stories, ... (Wikipedia)

  2. Dumplin'

    by Julie Murphy
    A story of self-love and acceptance, challenging societal expectations and beauty standards.

    Self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Dickson (dubbed “Dumplin’” by her former beauty queen mom) has always been at home in her own skin. Her thoughts on having the ultimate bikini body? Put a bikini ... (Goodreads)

  3. In Time

    by Alexandra Bracken
    In a world where time is currency, a young girl fights to survive and change the system.

    Don't miss this exciting short story that connects, The Darkest Minds, to its much-anticipated sequel,, Never Fade,. Gabe's life has been devastated in the wake of the economic crash. The only option ... (Goodreads)

  4. The Crown's Game

    by Evelyn Skye
    Two enchanters compete in a magical duel to become the Imperial Enchanter, but their growing feelings for each other complicate the game.

    "Gorgeous and richly imagined."—Sara Raasch, New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series "Teeming with hidden magic and fiery romance."—Sabaa Tahir, #1, New York Times, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Truth About Alice

    by Jennifer Mathieu
    A high school student's reputation is ruined by rumors and lies. The truth is slowly revealed through multiple perspectives.

    By the author of, Moxie, a powerful feminist novel that deals with slut-shaming, told through the perspectives of four small-town teens, about how everyone has a motive to bring—and keep—a teen girl ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Vanishing Girls

    by Lauren Oliver
    Two sisters, one missing, the other struggling to cope with the loss and secrets that come to light. A gripping mystery with a twist ending.

    New York Times bestselling author Lauren Oliver delivers a raw and heart-pounding story, perfect for fans of E. Lockhart's We Were Liars or Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects. Dara and Nick used to be ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Mosquitoland

    by David Arnold
    After her parents' divorce, Mim runs away to find her mother. Along the way, she discovers herself and the true meaning of family.

    I am a collection of oddities, a circus of neurons and electrons: my heart is the ringmaster, my soul is the trapeze artist, and the world is my audience. It sounds strange because it is, and it is, ... (Goodreads)

  8. A Snicker of Magic

    by Natalie Lloyd
    A young girl's magical journey to restore the forgotten stories of her hometown.

    Introducing an extraordinary new voice–-a magical debut that will make your skin tingle, your eyes glisten . . .and your heart sing. Midnight Gulch used to be a magical place, a town where people ... (Goodreads)

  9. Peeps

    by Scott Westerfeld
    A teenage boy discovers he's a carrier of a parasite that turns people into vampires. He must track down his ex-girlfriends to stop the outbreak.

    Two days after arriving in New York for college, Cal loses his virginity to a girl who picks him up. From this encounter Cal picks up an STD, but this is an unusual one: it turns its victims into ... (Wikipedia)

  10. Everything Leads to You

    by Nina LaCour
    A young set designer discovers a mysterious letter that leads her on a journey of self-discovery and love in the film industry.

    A love letter to the craft and romance of film and fate in front of—and behind—the camera from the award-winning author of, Hold Still., A wunderkind young set designer, Emi has already started to ... (Goodreads)

  11. Guardians of the Galaxy, Volume 1: Cosmic Avengers

    by Brian Michael Bendis
    A group of misfit heroes band together to save the galaxy from destruction. Action-packed and humorous, with a killer soundtrack.

    There’s a new rule in the galaxy: No one touches Earth! But why has Earth suddenly become the most important planet in the galaxy? That’s what the Guardians of the Galaxy are going to find out! Join ... (Goodreads)

  12. I Was Here

    by Gayle Forman
    A grieving teenager searches for answers after her best friend's sudden suicide.

    Cody and Meg were inseparable. Two peas in a pod. Until . . . they weren’t anymore. When her best friend Meg drinks a bottle of industrial-strength cleaner alone in a motel room, Cody is ... (Goodreads)

  13. Our Dark Duet

    by Victoria Schwab
    A thrilling dystopian adventure that pits a young girl against her own inner demons.

    A New York Times bestseller The bestselling sequel—and conclusion—to Victoria Schwab’s instant #1, New York Times, bestseller, This Savage Song., Kate Harker is a girl who isn’t afraid of the dark. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. Station Eleven

    by Emily St. John Mandel
    Post-apocalyptic exploration of a world drastically changed after a pandemic.

    An audacious, darkly glittering novel set in the eerie days of civilization’s collapse,, Station Eleven, tells the spellbinding story of a Hollywood star, his would-be savior, and a nomadic group of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. All the Bright Places

    by Jennifer Niven
    Two teens struggling to find hope in the face of depression and grief, discovering the power of love.

    Theodore Finch and Violet Markey are two teenagers who badly want to escape from their small Indiana town. Violet is a popular girl who is secretly dealing with survivor's remorse, and Finch is a boy ... (Wikipedia)

  16. Challenger Deep

    by Neal Shusterman
    A young man's struggle with mental illness, as he navigates a surrealistic landscape.

    National Book Award * Golden Kite Award Winner * Six Starred Reviews A captivating novel about mental illness that lingers long beyond the last page,, Challenger Deep, is a heartfelt tour de force ... (Barnes & Noble)

  17. Blue Noon

    by Scott Westerfeld
    A post-apocalyptic adventure as a group of survivors attempt to rebuild their world.

    When time freezes in the middle of the day during a school pep rally, the Midnighters have a problem. The secret hour is slowly making its way into the real world. The last book in the Midnighters ... (Wikipedia)

  18. The Crown

    by Kiera Cass
    A young woman must compete in a royal selection contest to become queen of a powerful kingdom.

    The spectacular happily ever after of the #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series Kiera Cass’s #1, New York Times, bestselling Selection series has captured the hearts of readers from its very ... (Barnes & Noble)

  19. The Darkest Part of the Forest

    by Holly Black
    A thrilling fantasy adventure full of magical creatures and hidden secrets.

    Children can have a cruel, absolute sense of justice. Children can kill a monster and feel quite proud of themselves. A girl can look at her brother and believe they’re destined to be a knight and a ... (Goodreads)

  20. The Darkest Minds

    by Alexandra Bracken
    Young adults with extraordinary powers fight for survival against a tyrannical government.

    When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed. Something alarming enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that gets her sent to ... (Goodreads)

  21. The Heir

    by Kiera Cass
    A young woman vies for the crown in a competition of strength, wit, and courage.

    A new era dawns in the world of Kiera Cass’s #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series America and Maxon’s fairy-tale romance enchanted readers from the very first page of, The Selection,. Now ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Ignite Me

    by Tahereh Mafi
    Struggling to save the world from a tyrant, a young girl discovers her true power.

    The heart-stopping third installment in the New York Times bestselling Shatter Me series, which Ransom Riggs, author of Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children and Hollow City , called "a ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

    by Becky Albertalli
    A teenager's struggle to come to terms with his sexual identity while keeping a secret from his family and friends.

    Sixteen-year-old and not-so-openly gay Simon Spier prefers to save his drama for the school musical. But when an email falls into the wrong hands, his secret is at risk of being thrust into the ... (Goodreads)

  24. Days of Blood & Starlight

    by Laini Taylor
    After a devastating invasion, a young woman must find the strength to fight for her people and reclaim her home.

    Karou has left Earth for the land of the chimaera and seraphim , Eretz, where the chimaera have been defeated by the seraphim. She has begun the job taken up by her adopted father Brimstone: the art ... (Wikipedia)

  25. The Miniaturist

    by Jessie Burton
    Set in 17th century Amsterdam, a woman is given a mysterious gift of a dollhouse replica of her home.

    Set in seventeenth century Amsterdam–a city ruled by glittering wealth and oppressive religion--a masterful debut steeped in atmosphere and shimmering with mystery, in the tradition of Emma Donoghue, ... (Goodreads)

  26. Specials

    by Scott Westerfeld
    A thrilling adventure story about a group of teenagers with superhuman abilities.

    The third novel in the Uglies series begins two months after events in Pretties, when Tally Youngblood has become a member of an elite group of "Specials" - surgically enhanced super-humans - called ... (Wikipedia)

  27. Four: A Divergent Story Collection

    by Veronica Roth
    Four tales of the Divergent trilogy, exploring the brave and dangerous new world.

    Celebrate the 10th anniversary of, Divergent, with a special edition of, Four, a collection in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series that captured the hearts of millions of readers and inspired ... (Goodreads)

  28. Garden Spells

    by Sarah Addison Allen
    A tale of family secrets and magical powers, set in a small Southern town.

    Claire Waverley lives alone in small Bascom, North Carolina. The only person she's close to is an elderly relative named Evanelle, who has the gift of giving people exactly what they need before they ... (Wikipedia)

  29. Illuminae

    by Amie Kaufman
    Two teens fight for survival amidst a galactic war, set against a backdrop of espionage and deception.

    This morning, Kady thought breaking up with Ezra was the hardest thing she’d have to do. This afternoon, her planet was invaded. The year is 2575, and two rival mega-corporations are at war over a ... (Goodreads)

  30. Code Name Verity

    by Elizabeth Wein
    Two female spies' harrowing mission during WWII and the secrets they discover.

    In 1943 Nazi-occupied France, a British Lysander spy plane crashes in the fictional town of Ormaie. On board are two best friends, a pilot (Maddie, code name: Kittyhawk) and a spy (Julie, code name: ... (Wikipedia)