Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weighted | 2012 | Ciara Knight | Buy |
| 2 | Escapement | 2013 | Ciara Knight | Buy |
| 3 | Pendulum | 2013 | Ciara Knight | Buy |
| 4 | Balance | 2014 | Ciara Knight | Buy |
The Neumarian Chronicles is a four-book YA science fiction series by Ciara Knight set in a dystopian world where society has been split into rigid classes. The story begins with Weighted (2012), where a young woman must fight to survive in a system designed to keep her down. As the series progresses through Escapement (2013), Pendulum (2013), and Balance (2014), the stakes grow higher and the world becomes more dangerous.
Knight built this series around themes of rebellion, survival, and personal sacrifice. The books were among her earliest published works and showed her ability to create a full science fiction world with its own rules and history. Fans of YA dystopian fiction from the early 2010s will find a lot to like here, especially if they enjoyed fast-paced stories with strong female leads.