Insurgent - (Divergent) by Veronica Roth (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

One choice can destroy you. Veronica Roth's second #1 New York Times bestseller continues the dystopian thrill ride that began in Divergent.

A hit with both teen and adult readers, Insurgent is the action-packed, emotional adventure that inspired the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Ansel Elgort, and Octavia Spencer.

The paperback edition includes special bonus content by Veronica Roth.

As war surges in the factions of dystopian Chicago all around her, Tris attempts to save those she loves--and herself--while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.

And don't miss The Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling Carve the Mark!

The factions are splintering. And Tris Prior is the most wanted person in a city at war.

• A City at War: Experience the explosive conflict as the factions of dystopian Chicago turn against one another in an all-out rebellion.
• A Heroine Haunted by Grief: Tris is a strong female character, but she's pursued by enemies and hunted by the choices of her past--especially the secret of who she was forced to kill.
• Dangerous Alliances: Forced to seek refuge with unlikely allies, Tris must decide who she can trust in a world where every loyalty is tested.
• High-Stakes Romance: As Tris and Tobias fight for survival, their relationship is pushed to the breaking point by secrets, grief, and the pressures of war.

From the Back Cover

A CHOICE
BECOMES A SACRIFICE

A SACRIFICE
BECOMES A LOSS

A BURDEN
BECOMES A BATTLE

ONE CHOICE
CAN DESTROY YOU

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.

BONUS MATERIALS INCLUDE:
Alternate Beginning (c) Evelyn's Speech to the Factionless
"The Reality of Grief" by Veronica Roth (c) Faction Playlist
insurgent Discussion Guide (c) and an Excerpt from allegiant!

Review Quotes

"The next big thing." - Rolling Stone

"Roth knows how to write. The novel's love story, intricate plot, and unforgettable setting work in concert to deliver a novel that will rivet fans of the first book." - Publishers Weekly

"In this addictive sequel to the acclaimed Divergent, a bleak post-apocalyptic Chicago collapses into all-out civil war. Another spectacular cliffhanger. Anyone who read the first book was dying for this one months ago; they'll hardly be able to wait for the concluding volume." - Kirkus Reviews

"Insurgent explores several critical themes, including the importance of family and the crippling power of grief at its loss. A very good read." - School Library Journal