Books Where Story Is Around Games | Books For the Fans of Squid Game

Books are always interesting to read, but what makes them more interesting is when they have a plot where Suzzane Colins the story revolves around a game. All the competition, stress, and suspense add to the book. If you are someone who loves to read books like these, then we have a list of 10 books where story is around games. These are perfect books for the fans of Squid Game.

The Hunger Games

Author:- Susanne Collins

This book is the first of the best-selling novels of this series. The story is of Katniss who has to part in The Hunger Games in place of her sister. The Capitol conducts the hunger games every year. Here there’s only one way out and that is by winning. If you lose you are dead. Will Katniss be able to survive the Hunger Games? You will have to read the book to find out.

Ready Player One

Author:- Ernest Cline

Set in the future this book will surely blow your mind. The story is about Wade Watts who has to solve puzzles against thousands of competitors around the universe to save his planet. Perfect book which showcases the battle between the good and the bad. This book is like an intergalactic scavenger hunt. If you like reading fiction as an escape then this book is the right one for you

Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire

Author:- J. K. Rowling

This book is the fourth book of the Harry Potter series. Harry has to take part in the Triwizard Tournament in which he has to compete again different wizarding school’s students. This book takes the story forward and to a more exciting and dark phase of the series. If you are a fan of the survival games genre, this book is for you.

The Testing

Author:- Joelle Charbonneau

The story follows around Cia, who is about to leave school. She really hopes to be chosen for “The Testing” which is a series of exams which are only take by the brightest and the smartest students. Hoping to land a university for herself. But things are not what they seem to be? Will Cia be able to follow her dreams or will she be succumbed? You might want to read the book to know more.

Throne Of Glass

Author:- Sarah J. Maas

This story is about Celeana who is the most famous assassin in Adarlan. Things change when she is caught and made a slave before the kings. To gain freedom she takes part in a competition where if she wins, she will be free after four years of serving to the king. As the competition progresses contestants start to die. Celeana must figure out who is behind all this. Filled with murder, mystery and survival you will surely enjoy this book.

Arena

Author:– Morgan Rice

This book is set in dystopian New York. It follows Brooke and her sister Bree after they try to survive in a country struck by war. The author holds your attention with easy to read stories. A perfect fantasy read if you are in need for some.

Battle Royale

Author:- Koushan Takami

Set in futuristic Japan, junior highschool students are forced to fight to death with each other until one contestant remains alive. This novel is brutal, high-octane and thrilling. This book is made into a movie as well! If you are someone who loves this genre, then this book is for you.

The Assassin Game

Author:- Kristy McKay

This book is set in an isolated boarding school. The students are forced to play a game called “Killer” where they have to stop themselves from getting killed. As the school tries to shut it down, Cate is on a quest to save it. This book is an interesting and scary read.

The Long Walk

Author:– Stephen King

Written by a master storyteller Stephen King under a pseudonym. This is tale of contestants who had to take part in a walking competition in which they cant stop. One hundred boys must compete and try to win this competition. If they win, they can get anything they want for the rest of their lives. but if they lose, they die. This book is for all the horror fanatics out there.

Red Rising

Author:– Pierce Brown

This book is strategic, and intriguing. Some say it is a cross between the Game Of Throne and Star Wars. It is one of the best science fiction books to be written. Written with a beautiful ending you will surely love this book.

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