If you found yourself rooting for Kira as she navigated harsh challenges in Gathering Blue, you'll be hooked by Todd Hewitt's journey in The Knife of Never Letting Go. Like Kira, Todd is driven by a powerful goal—to escape his oppressive town and uncover the secrets that surround him. The stakes are high, the dangers are real, and the relentless pace will keep you turning pages as Todd discovers his own strength.

If you appreciated Kira’s journey from insecurity to self-reliance in Gathering Blue, you’ll be drawn to Matt’s remarkable growth in The House of the Scorpion. Raised as a clone in a dystopian world, Matt must question his identity and find his own path, facing prejudice and danger. His transformation is both powerful and deeply moving, echoing the resilience and courage you admired in Kira.

If the intricate world of Kira’s village and the rules governing its people fascinated you in Gathering Blue, you’ll love the immersive setting of The Grace Year. Tierney’s world is filled with strange rituals and societal expectations, and the oppressive atmosphere is brought to life with vivid detail. The dangers lurking in the wilderness and the secrets of the community will keep you captivated.

If the philosophical questions and moral dilemmas in Gathering Blue left you pondering long after you finished, The Giver offers another powerful meditation on society, memory, and what it means to be human. Jonas’s experiences challenge readers to consider the cost of conformity and the value of individual choice, much like Kira’s journey forces her to question her world’s rules and values.

If Kira’s strength and determination in the face of adversity resonated with you in Gathering Blue, you’ll be inspired by Lauren Olamina’s journey in Parable of the Sower. Lauren’s courage, resourcefulness, and vision for a better future shine as she forges a path through chaos and danger, making her story both gripping and empowering.