The Awoken

by Katelyn Monroe Howes

Published August 9, 2022 by Dutton

This book is exactly what I’ve been missing. As someone who read The Hunger Games trilogy 13 times and devoured Divergent, I can speak to the allure of dystopian young adult reads and this ranks with the best. The characters are relatable, the plot is solidly written, and the setting is painted clearly enough to feel as though this could easily be our future. Although the book ended well, I am hopeful there will be many more!