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INSURGENT by VERONICA ROTH
Release Date: May 28th 2012
One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.
Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable—and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so.
New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth's much-anticipated second book of the dystopian Divergent series is another intoxicating thrill ride of a story, rich with hallmark twists, heartbreaks, romance, and powerful insights about human nature. - Good Reads
I just recently read Divergent. I really wished I wouldn't have waited so long to! Except for the fact that Insurgent doesn't come out until May 2012! WTH? NO FAIR, I SAY!
Divergent (Divergent #1) by Veronica Roth
Published: May 3rd 2011
Publisher: HarperCollins
Page Count: Hardback, 489
Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction, Dystopian, Romance
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Beatrice "Tris" Prior has reached the fateful age of sixteen, the stage at which teenagers in Veronica Roth's dystopian Chicago must select which of five factions to join for life. Each faction represents a virtue: Candor, Abnegation, Dauntless, Amity, and Erudite. To the surprise of herself and her selfless Abnegation family, she chooses Dauntless, the path of courage. Her choice exposes her to the demanding, violent initiation rites of this group, but it also threatens to expose a personal secret that could place in mortal danger. Veronica Roth's young adult Divergent trilogy launches with a captivating adventure about love and loyalty playing out under most extreme circumstances. - Good Reads
WHY DIDN'T I READ THIS AGES AGO? BECAUSE I'M STUPID!
I had a funny feeling about this book. I think I was afraid it wouldn't live up to it's hype and I actually haven't read a lot of dystopian novels and I wasn't sure if it'd be my style or not, so I kept pushing it to the side. I'm very sorry I did, because I'm in awe at how mind-blowing this book was and I wished I would have gotten to know Tris and Four a long time ago! I've been riding with my husband on his school bus route the entire week and I was able to block out the yelling and screaming of 30+ children because I was just THAT engrossed.
I want to squee a little about love though. The pacing of the romance in this book was perfect. I adore love stories that are played out just right, with the right amount of anticipation and chemistry and it was played out between Tris and Four PERFECTLY!
Overall, Divergent was AMAZING. You'll quickly get immersed into the story of Tris and her trials and tribulations. Go go go go get it as soon as possible if you haven't read it yet! If you have read it, OHMYGOD WANNA FIGHT ME FOR FOUR? HEEEEE'S MINE!
5 out of 5 Hello Kitties!
