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Welcome to the dystopian digest
A blog covering dystopian book reviews, writing updates, and general dystopian musings (it's not all depressing, I promise...)
The Hunger Games phenomenon: why it was more than just a YA bestseller
Why was The Hunger Games such a culturally significant event, and how does its popularity continue to grow today?
L. G. Jenkins
Mar 273 min read
Us Dark Few: Q&A with breakout dystopian author, Alexis Patton
Delving into the world of BookTok - that's the book community on TikTok - has been both a challenging and exciting experience over the...
L. G. Jenkins
Mar 263 min read
A sneak peek into a new dystopian romance...
If you're following me on the old social media, you may have seen that I'm writing a new book. And no, it's not the fourth book in the...
L. G. Jenkins
Feb 63 min read
Writing about the twentysomething experience and why it matters
Why am I writing about the twentysomething experience in my stories?
L. G. Jenkins
Jan 313 min read
My most anticipated dystopian reads for 2025
A list of my most highly anticipated dystopian books for 2025 - some new releases and some I've been holding on my TBR for too long
L. G. Jenkins
Jan 106 min read
Drones serving coffee and a merit-tracker competition: a dystopian book launch!
An overview of a recent dystopian book launch - Quiet Echoes at Night - the third in the Merit-Hunters Series.
L. G. Jenkins
Dec 2, 20242 min read
Four reasons dystopian books will make a comeback in 2025
My observations as to why I believe that dystopian books will make a comeback in 2025
L. G. Jenkins
Nov 25, 20243 min read
The evolution of dystopian fiction: from Orwellian nightmares to climate catastrophes
How has dystopian fiction changed? Explore how the genre has developed from 1984 to The Hunger Games.
L. G. Jenkins
Nov 18, 20243 min read
Writing Dystopia: Quiet Echoes at Night Launch!
What will you read next? Could it be the new dystopian fantasy series set in the City of Tulo? As the author of this thrilling saga, I'm...
L. G. Jenkins
Oct 31, 20242 min read
'Survival is insufficient': A post-apocalyptic exploration of humanity in Station Eleven
What do you think makes us human? Over centuries, there have been countless comments on humanity's extraordinary ability to survive. That...
L. G. Jenkins
Oct 31, 20243 min read
Addressing beauty standards through dystopian fiction - Uglies by Scott Westerfeld
In quite a nice turn of events, I only first read Scott Westerfeld's Uglies this year. Proudly boasting on its front cover that it came...
L. G. Jenkins
Oct 29, 20243 min read
Confessions of a dystopian author
Read all about my secrets, from the trivial to the more serious. To encourage and empower you in your own creative projects.
L. G. Jenkins
Sep 13, 20243 min read
The four best dystopian books I've read in 2024 (so far!)
The four best dystopian books I have read so far in 2024. From a classic dystopian novel to a booker prize winner.
L. G. Jenkins
Sep 6, 20243 min read
Five essentials for effective worldbuilding in dystopian books
Here are five essentials for effective dystopian worldbuilding: it begins with creating the concept for a dystopian society.
L. G. Jenkins
Aug 30, 20244 min read
A dystopian fantasy sequel: misconceptions, hatred and cancel culture
Three ways this new dystopian fantasy sequel builds on some key dystopian and societal themes
L. G. Jenkins
Aug 2, 20243 min read
Key dystopian tropes: regulation of arts, oppressive governments and self-exploration
Exploring the key tropes in dystopian literature and how a recent dystopian fantasy release measures up.
L. G. Jenkins
Aug 2, 20245 min read
What was the first young adult dystopia and why was it important?
With over 2 million ratings on Goodreads and coming out at 4.3 stars, The Giver By Lois Lowry has been hailed as a triumph in dystopian...
L. G. Jenkins
Jul 23, 20243 min read
1984: a new audio version of the classic dystopian novel
Reasons why I think Audible's adaptation of 1984 is a great alternative to reading the classic dystopian novel.
L. G. Jenkins
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Win a new dystopian fantasy novel: Sun of Endless Days Giveaway
To celebrate the release of Sun of Endless Days, a new dystopian fantasy novel, we're running a lil' giveaway! One lucky winner will get...
L. G. Jenkins
Jul 1, 20241 min read
Why is this dystopian book Divergent meets 1984?
Here are the reasons why Sun of Endless Days has similarities to two popular dystopian books - Divergent and 1984.
L. G. Jenkins
Jun 18, 20244 min read
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