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We Are the Ants

by Shaun David Hutchinson · 455 pages · Published January 2016
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3.79 / 5 across 30K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A dark, philosophical Young Adult ya science fiction built around alien abduction, apocalypse choice, lgbtq+. 455 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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Dark. Philosophical. Raw.

Dark Philosophical Raw

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Dark Philosophical Raw
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Content notes

Suicide Sexual Assault Bullying
Alien Abduction
Apocalypse Choice
LGBTQ+
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
75%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
3/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
YA Science Fiction
Contemporary
Moods
Dark
Philosophical
Raw
Key Tropes
Alien Abduction
Apocalypse Choice
LGBTQ+
Ending
Satisfying
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Is We Are the Ants spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Who would enjoy We Are the Ants?

Readers who love dark and philosophical stories with alien abduction and apocalypse choice. Best suited for Young Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is We Are the Ants?

A dark, philosophical Young Adult ya science fiction built around alien abduction, apocalypse choice, lgbtq+. 455 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for We Are the Ants?

Content notes include: suicide, sexual assault, bullying. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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