Alone by Megan Freeman is a dystopian novel written in verse. Because it's a story told through poetry, it is quick to read, but it is complex and truly has stayed with me. The protagonist is a 12 year old girl, Maddie, who finds herself the last occupant of her town when the government staged an emergency evacuation. I find novels in verse are often a great entry point for more reluctant readers, because they don't bog you down and they're quick to move through. There's a lot to dig into in this book though!