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Off the top of my head, I know that Burned by Ellen Hopkins takes place in Nevada. If you haven't read her stuff before, this is a good one to start with as it's not as gut-wrenching as some of her other books.
I really enjoyed Stuck on Earth by David Klass. Actually, most of Ellen Hopkins's books take place in Nevada (she's from there). The Crank trilogy (Crank, Glass, Fallout) takes place in Reno.
The Lorien Legacies (I am Number Four, The Power of Six) also fits. You could also say that at least half of the dystopian fiction out there is based on oppressive gov't conspiracy...
I'm actually excited about this one because such a wide range of books are applicable.
Finished Insurgent and Missile Mouse #2: Rescue on Tankium3 today and they both stories were built around conspiracies. Missile Mouse was a bonus read for my son, but came in handy for this challenge.Points: 3
Welcome to the monthly challenge board Erika! Thank you for participating :)I CANNOT wait to read Insurgent- I have a couple of books for review to read first then I am on it!
Completed Tasks: JulyCaptain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space and the Subsequent Assault of the Equally Evil Lunchroom Zombie Nerds by Dav Pilkey
Points Earned this month: 2
Total Points: 129
I just finished Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout and I couldn't put it down. This was the best alien book I've read since Cinder.Points: 1
Total this month: 4
I read Something Strange and Deadly.Definitely conspiracy in this one..among lots of other things. I really recommend this one!
I guess that gives me 2 points =)
Guardian of the Gate by Michelle ZinkThere are multiple conspiracies against Lia and the sisterhood in this installment.
Just finished Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein, which definitely has some WWII conspiracy in it. Fantastic book.
Prodigy by Marie Lu oh what a conspiracy! Also just finished God Save the Queen by Kate Locke conspiracy in a steampunk setting.
Mary Beth wrote: "Prodigy by Marie Lu oh what a conspiracy! Also just finished God Save the Queen by Kate Locke conspiracy in a steampunk setting."I'm so jealous you got your hands on Prodigy! :)
TWo more for me this month...White Cat by Holly Black
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Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
Both have conspiracies! :)
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