The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins from Best Young Adult Books of All Time

What it's about: Every year, in Panem, each of its districts must send two tributes to fight in the Hunger Games — a televised fight to death. When 16-year-old Katniss's young sister is chosen during the name-drawing ceremony, she volunteers to go in her place, and is whisked away to a terrifying fight for survival. Top quote: "You don’t forget the face of the person who was your last hope." Goodreads rating: 4.38/5