Insurgent by: Veronica Roth
Goodreads Synopsis:
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.
Review:
This second book
in Veronica Roth’s Divergent series absolutely did not disappoint! Full of
action and romance, I could not put this book down!
Divergent
Spoilers Present: The
book starts out exactly where the first one ended. Tris, Four, and others are
searching for refuge after the Erudite attacked the Abnegation. While they are
not sure of the reason for the attack, they must regroup and stay strong. Faced
with obstacles that seem to be never-ending, Tris and Four must find the reason
for the attack as well as find enough forces to seek revenge.
Tris has grown a
lot in this second book; she is definitely not the same girl she was earlier.
She has to deal with grief in this book, and it is really hard for her. I felt
for her all the time, but she really pushed through and was equally as strong
in this book.
Tris and Four’s
relationship really evolved in this
installment. They have trust issues when they decide to withhold information
from each other, and they don’t see eye to eye on some of the decisions that
they both make. But they never cease
to love each other fully and completely.
All of the
secondary characters really grew in this book as well. They are all
multi-dimensional and so very, very real. I felt Christina grew more mature in
this installment, and I really appreciated that. I still love Uriah! Readers
will learn more about Tris’s families background, as well as more insight into
Four’s family! Many characters will surprise you in good and bad ways.
The writing is
amazing as usual, and my eyes were glued to the page all the time. It was
unputdownable! After the horribleawfulmademecryoutinagonydidn’tseethatcoming
cliffhanger, I will be counting the days down until the untitled 3rd
installment comes out. Go read Diverent, the first book in the series, NOW!
I couldn’t recommend this series any more!
Favorite
Swoon-worthy Quote: “You’re
too important to just… die.” He shakes his head. He won’t even look at me-his
eyes keep shifting across my face, to the wall behind me or the ceiling above
me, to everything but me. I am too stunned to be angry.
“I’m not
important. Everyone will do just fine without me,” I say.
“Who cares about
everyone? What about me?”
He lowers his
head into his hand, covering his eyes. His fingers are trembling.
Then he crosses
the room in two long strides and touches his lips to mine. Their gentle
pressure erases the past few months, and I am the girl who sat on the rocks
next to the chasm, with river spray on her ankles, and kissed him for the first
time. I am the girl who grabbed his hand in the hallway just because I wanted
to.
Rating: 5/5 Tar Heels!
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