From the brink of apocalypse, humanity has reorganized itself in a future version of Chicago, split into five factions that uphold and live by a single core value. In a world ravaged by human failings of greed, ignorance, lies, cowardice, and needless aggression, a new society has emerged. Still, I vowed to give Divergent an honest chance – because you never know, and a good book could surprise you. I was more skeptical when the rave reviews started to roll in (because, if we’re being completely honest, super popular dystopian novels of the teen persuasion of late have been…well, gawdawful in my opinion). Divergent has been on my radar for a while, although I was a bit skeptical after reading the book’s premise. Why did I read this book: If you haven’t noticed, I’m kind of a dystopian fiend. How did I get this book: ARC from the publisher Stand alone or series: Book 1 in a planned series or it might destroy her.ĭebut author Veronica Roth bursts onto the literary scene with the first book in the Divergent series-dystopian thrillers filled with electrifying decisions, heartbreaking betrayals, stunning consequences, and unexpected romance. And as she discovers a growing conflict that threatens to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves. But Tris also has a secret, one she’s kept hidden from everyone because she’s been warned it can mean death. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.ĭuring the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles to determine who her friends really are-and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating boy fits into the life she’s chosen. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is-she can’t have both. On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue-Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books (Harper Teen) Genre: Dystopian, Speculative Fiction, Young Adult
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