Top 10 YA Sci-Fi Books/Series

Here’s a list of the Top 10 YA Sci-Fi Books/Series that have captivated readers with their thrilling plots, futuristic worlds, and unforgettable characters:

1. The Hunger Games Series – Suzanne CollinsA dystopian battle-for-survival series that follows Katniss Everdeen as she defies a corrupt government in a brutal televised fight to the death.

2. The Lunar Chronicles – Marissa MeyerA futuristic retelling of classic fairy tales with cyborgs, space travel, and an evil queen from the Moon.

3. The Illuminae Files – Amie Kaufman & Jay KristoffTold through classified documents, hacked messages, and interviews, this fast-paced sci-fi thriller features AI gone rogue and interstellar warfare.

4. Ender’s Game – Orson Scott CardA young boy is trained in a high-tech battle school to become Earth’s greatest military leader against an alien threat.

5. Skyward Series – Brandon SandersonA girl with dreams of becoming a starfighter pilot fights against an alien race while uncovering secrets about her past.

6. The 5th Wave Series – Rick YanceyAliens have wiped out most of humanity in waves of destruction, and one girl fights to survive while searching for her brother.

7. Warcross Duology – Marie LuA hacker gets pulled into the world of virtual reality gaming, corporate espionage, and deadly secrets.

8. Scythe Trilogy – Neal ShustermanIn a world where death has been conquered, only specially trained "Scythes" are allowed to end lives—until two apprentices begin questioning the system.

9. Cinder Spires Series – Jim ButcherA blend of steampunk and sci-fi, this series features airships, sky battles, and a war between powerful factions.

10. Across the Universe Trilogy – Beth RevisA girl is cryogenically frozen for a 300-year journey to a new planet—only to wake up early and find herself trapped in a mystery aboard the spaceship.
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