5 Books to Binge-Read Before the Premiere of Westworld

If you watch Westworld for the charming vision of the Old West, Kari Bovée's debut novel will be right up your alley. This story about Annie Oakley takes readers back in time as the famous female gunslinger tries to save the lives of those around her. Annie has just been offered a role in Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, giving her the perfect chance to earn money and save her family farm. But soon after, Annie finds that two people close to her have been murdered and her horse has been stolen. Fearing these acts are related to her, she begins an intense investigation into who is behind these crimes in this new novel about a kickass female sleuth who fights for her people just like Dolores.

New York Times-bestselling author Jay Kristoff brings readers into a fascinating world of attractive robots and an island in ruin. Eve may only be 17, but she has put all of her time and effort into creating a robot gladiator, only to see it destroyed. But what she doesn't know is there's another robot that needs her attention and is ready to shock her with a truth she never thought possible. Full of thrilling adventure and a love affair with a humanlike robot, LIFEL1K3 is the perfect YA read for fans of intriguing stories that blur the line between reality and sci-fi.

For fans of novels with a historical twist, Alyssa Cole's A Hope Divided is the intriguing romance you can't miss. Marlie Lynch has just had her home taken over by the Confederate Home Guards, and unbeknownst to the intrusive authorities, she is holding an escaped convict in her basement. Despite his past, Marlie finds herself bound to the man taking refuge in the laboratory downstairs and vows to do anything to keep him safe. Forming a plan to run away from the house the first chance they get, the lovers will find that their great escape has a few more pitfalls than expected.

In this thrilling crime novel set in the West, two women find out just how tough the great American frontier makes you. The Removes tells the story of 15-year-old Anne and frontierswoman Libbie as they do their best to survive the hardships life throws their way. Finding their way in this new uncharted territory won't be easy for the young women, but it will transform them in ways they never thought possible. New York Times-bestselling novelist Tatjana Soli brings fans two independent female characters reminiscent of Westworld's Dolores and Maeve.

Much like the robotic hosts in Westworld, the main character in Josh Malerman's latest novel lives a rather rehearsed life. Carol Evers has died a multitude of times but comes back to life with each fatal incident. With this knowledge, her husband attempts to bury her alive during one of her many comas, taking her fortune with him. But Carol's long-lost lover can't stand to see her taken advantage of and travels the dangerous Western trails to rescue his beloved from her grave. If you're looking for a sci-fi novel set in the Old West, Unbury Carol is the perfect novel to pick up before Westworld's Spring return.