Hunger by Michael Grant
Matt's rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Michael Grant, one of my favorite YA authors, does not disappoint in the sequel to Gone.  The second book in the six book series follows up on the plot of the previous book, where the young Sam struggles to lead the dystopic town of the FAYZ (Fallout Alley Youth Zone) against his malevolent brother Caine.  This battle begins to grow in scale as the town faces a new, terrifying threat: the darkness.  This novel captures the essence of what sets Michael Grant apart from other writers, boasting easy to relate to struggles and life-like characters to hook anyone from the casual reader to the most avid Michael Grant fans.