# Books like Unwind

**10** books similar to *Unwind* by Neal Shusterman (Dystopian Fiction · grades 8–12), matched on shared themes, shared award lists, genre, and reading level. Every pick is grade-appropriate (a reading-level match, not just a topical one) and links to where it is assigned in US schools.

**Themes:** justice, survival, identity, freedom, power
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## Similar books

- [Anthem](https://readinglist.school/book/anthem) by Ayn Rand _(880L · Grades 8–12)_ — Shares themes of identity, freedom, and power, same genre (Dystopian Fiction), and overlapping grades (8–12).
- [Sunrise on the Reaping](https://readinglist.school/book/sunrise-on-the-reaping) by Suzanne Collins _(Grades 7–12)_ — Shares themes of survival and power, same genre (Dystopian Fiction), and overlapping grades (7–12).
- [Scythe](https://readinglist.school/book/scythe) by Neal Shusterman _(Grades 7–12)_ — Is by Neal Shusterman, the same author, shares themes of power, and overlapping grades (7–12).
- [Full Tilt](https://readinglist.school/book/full-tilt) by Neal Shusterman _(Grades 9–12)_ — Is by Neal Shusterman, the same author, both on the Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Book Award list, and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Just Mercy (Adapted for Young Adults)](https://readinglist.school/book/just-mercy-young-adult) by Bryan Stevenson _(1130L · Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of justice and power and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [The Tempest](https://readinglist.school/book/the-tempest) by William Shakespeare _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of freedom and power and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [Sky's End](https://readinglist.school/book/skys-end) by Marc J. Gregson _(Grades 7–12)_ — Shares themes of survival and power and overlapping grades (7–12).
- [The Silence That Binds Us](https://readinglist.school/book/the-silence-that-binds-us) by Joanna Ho _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of justice and identity, both on the Virginia Readers' Choice list, and overlapping grades (9–12).
- [The House of the Scorpion](https://readinglist.school/book/the-house-of-the-scorpion) by Nancy Farmer _(Grades 7–10)_ — Shares themes of identity and freedom, both on the Oklahoma Sequoyah Children's Book Award list, and overlapping grades (7–10).
- [That's Not My Name](https://readinglist.school/book/thats-not-my-name) by Megan Lally _(Grades 9–12)_ — Shares themes of survival and identity, both on the Virginia Readers' Choice list, and overlapping grades (9–12).

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