Category Overview
Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Teen & Young Adult › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Dystopian
Competition Level
Medium Competition
6/10
BSR Benchmarks
| Metric | Benchmark |
|---|---|
| BSR to reach Top 10 | < 600 |
| BSR to reach Top 100 | < 5,000 |
| Average Price | $3.99–$5.99 |
YA Dystopian peaked with Hunger Games but maintains steady demand. Climate dystopia and AI-controlled society are the resonant premises post-2024. Competition has eased since the genre peak.
How to List Your Book in This Category
- 1 Open your KDP Bookshelf and go to your book's details page.
- 2 Under "Categories", click Browse Categories.
- 3 Follow the path: Kindle Store › Kindle eBooks › Teen & Young Adult › Science Fiction & Fantasy › Dystopian
- 4 If the subcategory is not selectable directly, contact KDP support for assistance.
- 5 You can hold up to 3 categories per book — use all three.
Tips for This Category
- Climate-based dystopia and AI surveillance themes are timely and resonating
- Rebellion/resistance arc is the expected plot structure
- Avoid premises too similar to Hunger Games or Maze Runner — reviewers notice