5 hand-picked fantasy and rebellion books curated by NextBookAfter.
For fans of the high-stakes rebellion and complex loyalties in Catching Fire, this YA fantasy delivers a gripping tale of resistance against a brutal empire, with a fierce heroine navigating survival, forbidden alliances, and simmering romance amid escalating tensions.
For fans of Red Queen's blend of superpowered rebellion and courtly betrayal, this delivers a gripping tale of resistance in an oppressive empire, with fierce protagonists navigating deadly trials and forbidden alliances.
For fans of Powerless who crave another tale of a clever heroine navigating a divided society with high-stakes rebellion and a swoon-worthy romance with a conflicted prince, Defy the Night delivers empowerment and heart-pounding tension in a plague-ravaged kingdom where wits triumph over privilege.
For fans of The Poppy War's fierce female leads and unflinching take on colonialism, The Jasmine Throne delivers a lush, dark fantasy of empire and rebellion, infused with South Asian inspiration and a simmering queer romance that explores the intoxicating pull of forbidden power.
For fans of Sheever's intimate diary of poisons and personal vendettas, this book offers a spellbinding tale of sister witches weaving magic and rebellion in a historical setting, capturing similar atmospheric intrigue, moral complexities, and subtle empowerment through forbidden arts.