In the book The Electric Kingdom two groups of adventurers are traveling together to a similar destination. While in a forest they get cautious and decide to get out as soon as possible. When they get out of the forest they will part ways and continue their adventure in their own groups.

enders game is about a kid named ender who is a genius and is sent to a military program where he tries to make friends and alliances

the story is interesting from the jump and keeps you locked in