The central conflict of Riot shifts from an external battle against Ardica City's oppressive regime to an internal struggle for the soul of the resistance. Daria must navigate:

For those who enjoy the relentless pacing of The Hunger Games or the claustrophobic tension of The Maze Runner , Erickson’s Riot offers a gritty, character-driven look at what happens the day after the revolution begins.

: The attempt to rally the city's underground elements highlights the diversity—and often the incompatibility—of those living on the margins of a dystopian society. Themes of Trust and Consequence