Hyperion

This book was different from anything I've ever read. The first 100 pages (aka chapter 1) were full of new terms and information that I couldn't quite understand and just had to power through and hope it would make sense down the road (and it did). I loved the style of the book: it took 7 pilgrims and each chapter was them telling their stories of why they were chosen for the pilgrimage. In terms of “real-time” plot, not much happened in the book, but in terms of character development it was unmatched. I loved getting to know the world the book was set in through all of the characters' stories!

Age range: 18+
Some characters have got a good bit of violence in their past, plus some other mature themes. Nothing crazy, but not a YA sci-fi novel.