Jinxed

Directly comparable in its blend of high-stakes competition, advanced technology (VR gaming), corporate intrigue, and a resourceful female protagonist navigating a world of digital secrets. Both books feature a driven main character who gets pulled into a dangerous, high-tech conspiracy.

Explores ethical dilemmas surrounding advanced technology (AI in this case, a benevolent but powerful AI governing the world), features a competition/apprenticeship structure, and delves into themes of morality, power, and what it means to be human. Fans of Jinxed will appreciate the thought-provoking sci-fi concepts and high stakes.

A fast-paced, action-packed space opera with a strong focus on AI, corporate conspiracy, and survival against overwhelming odds. The unique mixed-media format enhances the thrilling atmosphere, and the story features resilient protagonists fighting a powerful, corrupt system, much like Lacey in Jinxed.

Features a high-stakes competition among a group of diverse teenagers for a coveted spot in an interstellar mission, driven by a powerful corporation. The intense training, moral compromises, and secrets surrounding the mission will resonate with readers who enjoyed the competitive and corporate espionage aspects of Jinxed.

A futuristic retelling of Cinderella featuring a cyborg mechanic as the protagonist, navigating a world of advanced technology, political intrigue, and a looming plague. It shares Jinxed's strong female lead, sci-fi setting, and themes of identity and fighting against a powerful, oppressive system.

A thrilling adventure set in a dystopian future where much of humanity escapes into a vast virtual reality world. It features a high-stakes competition, intricate puzzles, corporate greed, and a resourceful underdog protagonist, appealing to fans of Jinxed's tech-driven challenges and corporate conspiracy.

While less tech-focused than Jinxed, it excels in its portrayal of a high-stakes, televised competition for survival, a strong female lead, and themes of rebellion against an oppressive, powerful system. The intense pacing and emotional depth will appeal to readers who enjoyed the competitive pressure and moral questions in Jinxed.

Set in a dystopian society where individuals are sorted into factions based on their virtues, it features a protagonist who doesn't fit neatly into one category and uncovers a conspiracy. The intense training, identity struggles, and fight against a controlling system will resonate with fans of Jinxed's academy setting and themes of self-discovery amidst societal pressure.

Focuses on a tech-savvy teenager who uses his hacking skills to fight against an oppressive surveillance state. This book shares Jinxed's deep dive into technology, corporate/governmental overreach, and the power of individuals to challenge powerful systems, offering a more grounded but equally thrilling perspective.

Features a genetically engineered bodyguard (a "Diabolic") who must impersonate a senator's daughter in a dangerous galactic court filled with political intrigue and deadly secrets. The themes of identity, deception, and a strong female lead navigating a treacherous high-stakes environment will appeal to fans of Jinxed.