Divergent

· Divergent Series Book 1 · Sold by Harper Collins
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This first book in Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent series of books is the novel the inspired the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet. This dystopian series set in a futuristic Chicago has captured the hearts of millions of teen and adult readers.

Perfect for fans of the Hunger Games and Maze Runner series, Divergent and its sequels, Insurgent and Allegiant, are the gripping story of a dystopian world transformed by courage, self-sacrifice, and love. Fans of the Divergent movie will find the book packed with just as much emotional depth and exhilarating action as the film, all told in beautiful, rich language.

One choice can transform you. Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factions—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice must choose between staying with her Abnegation family and transferring factions.

Her choice will shock her community and herself. But the newly christened Tris also has a secret, one she's determined to keep hidden, because in this world, what makes you different makes you dangerous.

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


In a world that demands conformity, what happens when your greatest strength is also your most dangerous secret?


  • A World Divided: In futuristic Chicago, society is split into five factions, each dedicated to a single virtue. But what happens when you don’t fit into any of them?
  • High-Stakes Choices: On a designated day, all sixteen-year-olds must select their faction for life. For Beatrice Prior, the choice between her family and her true self will tear her world apart.
  • A Dangerous Secret: Beatrice is Divergent, an anomaly that makes her a threat to the rigid social order. To survive, she must hide her true nature at all costs.
  • Brutal Initiation: As an initiate in the fearless Dauntless faction, Tris must endure a series of violent tests that will push her to the breaking point—or get her killed.
  • Slow Burn Romance: Amid the chaos, Tris finds herself drawn to her enigmatic and intense instructor, Four. But in a world where trust is a liability, their connection could be the most dangerous risk of all.
This first book in Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent series of books is the novel the inspired the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet. This dystopian series set in a futuristic Chicago has captured the hearts of millions of teen and ...

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28.1K reviews
Kamsi OkwyDavis
February 12, 2024
I don't understand what is wrong with some people saying that you're a copycat and that this book is horrible. This book was great for me. I love how Tris told her POV, she felt relatable to me. She felt real, like every teen and how they think. I like you're writing style and I like you're word choice. I learnt a lot. To be honest, I have a moral lesson from the book. This is an awesome book and you shouldn't be criticised for it. Good job. I hope to write as good as you because you kept me engrossed throughout the book.
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Kay Smith
April 20, 2026
This ia about a young woman in a controlling and dystopian society. Excellent and realistic character progression. I love the way they actually show the age of the characters and allow them to be nervous and uncomfortable and generally act like teenagers while still proving themselves capable when it matters, which a lot of books featuring 16-18 year olds fail to do.
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A Google user
May 30, 2011
great book... sure it could be perfected a bit and the end gets crazy. but I really enjoy finally having a book I couldn't put down. it made me think a lot about society and humanity without God. really we are nothing without God, and being thankful for the incredible freedom we have for life... our virtues will corrupt us if we exalt them like in this book. the "world" in this book is so real, I felt like I was in it.
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About the author

Veronica Roth is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant, Four: A Divergent Collection, and Carve the Mark. Ms. Roth and her husband live in Chicago. You can visit her online at www.veronicarothbooks.com.

Veronica Roth is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant, Four: A Divergent Collection, and Carve the Mark. Ms. Roth and her husband live in Chicago. You can visit her online at www.veronicarothbooks.com.

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