“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). 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. For
Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she
really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone,
including herself.
During 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. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. 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… or it might destroy her.
Debut 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”
During 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. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. 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… or it might destroy her.
Debut 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”
Review: I can not explain exactly how good this is! WOW!
This was an amazing book. Anyone who loved 'The Hunger Games' will love this
book. I hadn’t read any reviews about this book, all I knew was that it was a
dystopian novel. Other than that I knew nothing so I didn't know what to expect
and what I got was excitement, mystery, danger & romance. It jumps right
into Roth’s imaginative dystopian world with Beatrice’s voice coming through
loud and clear. I really loved how the story built up and up until it exploded
with the action packed ending. The only down side was that a few parts were a
bit predictable like which Faction the main character will choose and a few
things towards the end (which I won't mention because it will spoil it for
those who haven't read it) but that didn't stop me from really loving this
book. I think if I was to choose a faction it would be Amity because out of all
five I think Peaceful would suit me best, if only there was a faction for “The
loud” then i’d fit in there perfectly! A fantastic first novel from a new
author, I’m really looking forward to number two!
On the cover: Like I said in my review I didn’t really know
anything about the book and when I first saw the cover I didn’t think this or
that about it, I did like the shiny holographic look though. Once I started
reading I figured out what the fire symbol meant and realised that the cover is
a perfect depiction of what’s inside the book, I hate it when a cover has
nothing to do with the story.
What I’m reading next: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
What are you reading?
* Picture & Blurb taken from goodreads
Love the title of your review! I so agree.
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