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Not a Drop to Drink by Mindy McGinnis

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... a protagonist fighting for survival in a water-scarce world?

Dry by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

If you were gripped by Lynn's relentless quest for survival and her willingness to make tough choices to protect herself and those she cares about in Not a Drop to Drink, you'll be captivated by Dry. Alyssa's journey through a drought-ravaged California mirrors the same sense of desperation and determination, as she faces harrowing decisions and the raw brutality of a world where every drop counts.

... a bleak, stripped-down struggle between hope and despair?

The Road by Cormac McCarthy

If you appreciated the stark, unflinching tone and the dangerous atmosphere of Not a Drop to Drink, you'll find The Road haunting. The father and son's journey through a devastated landscape is deeply atmospheric, with every day a battle for survival and trust, echoing the harrowing, gritty reality Lynn faces at her pond.

... life after disaster in a crumbling world?

Ashfall by Mike Mullin

If the post-apocalyptic setting of Not a Drop to Drink drew you in, Ashfall will keep you hooked. After the Yellowstone supervolcano erupts, Alex must navigate a landscape devastated by ash and chaos, facing both environmental dangers and desperate people, much like Lynn’s struggle to protect her home and survive in a world where society has collapsed.

... a young woman’s transformation amidst cruelty and survival?

The Grace Year by Kim Liggett

If you loved watching Lynn grow from a hardened, isolated survivor into someone who learns to trust and care for others in Not a Drop to Drink, The Grace Year offers a similarly powerful arc. Tierney’s fight to survive her banishment and the brutal tests she endures force her to confront her own beliefs and find her strength, resulting in profound personal change.

... a complex, morally gray protagonist making impossible choices?

The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness

If you were fascinated by Lynn's willingness to blur moral lines for survival in Not a Drop to Drink, you'll be absorbed by Todd in The Knife of Never Letting Go. Todd faces a series of ethical dilemmas in a world where privacy and safety are almost nonexistent, and his choices—sometimes brutal, sometimes compassionate—make for a deeply compelling, morally complex journey.

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