Reviewed by Xander Potter, May 2025
Veronica Roth’s Divergent kicks off a thrilling dystopian trilogy full of action and rebellion.
Set in a future where society is divided into five factions based on values, the story follows Tris, a girl who doesn’t fit into just one category, making her Divergent and a threat to the system. As she enters the Dauntless faction, she faces intense challenges and uncovers dangerous secrets that could change everything.
This book is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games, Legend, and other dystopias, and goes through a thrilling story with lots of action. (5 stars)