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Noughts & Crosses Series: Noughts & Crosses by Malorie Blackman

Sephy is a Cross – a member of the dark-skinned ruling class. Callum is a nought – a ‘colourless’ member of the underclass who were once slaves to the Crosses. The two have been friends since early childhood but that’s as far as it can go. In their world, Noughts and Crosses simply don’t mix. Against a background of prejudice and distrust, intensely highlighted by violent terrorist activity, a romance builds between Sephy and Callum -- a romance that is to lead both of them into terrible danger. Voted as one of the UK's best-loved books, Noughts & Crosses is a seminal piece of YA fiction; a true modern classic.

The Survival Game by Nicky Singer

Imagine a world where there are too many people on a too-hot earth and your only chance of salvation is to keep moving. A future where you must prove yourself worthy of existence at every turn, at every checkpoint. Where your instincts become your most powerful weapon - even more powerful than the gun in your pocket. Recent news about the treatment of refugee children makes this a particularly relevant read. This gripping and provocative book poses big ethical questions and has an ending likely to polarise readers.

The Darkest Minds Series: The Darkest Minds by Alexandra Bracken

When Ruby woke up on her tenth birthday, something about her had changed. Something frightening enough to make her parents lock her in the garage and call the police. Something that got her sent to Thurmond, a brutal government “rehabilitation camp.” Teenagers and children are evolving and the adults are scared… Alexandra Bracken maintains constant tension throughout this book...a twist on the dystopia genre, and recently made into a film, you’ll love The Darkest Minds.