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  • ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!!5

    Rose When I first read the description of this book, I wasn't sure what I was getting into. I started reading Divergent on a Saturday evening, and finished it a week later. My mind has been blown away by this futuristic world that Veronica Roth has created for us Readers. I instantly fell in love with the 2 main characters Tris and Four. As well as the lifestyle of the Dauntless Faction (At first). It's definitely something I could never do and I found it absolutely fascinating.

    There was a lot of fast paced movement in Divergent that had my heart racing along with Tris. I found myself holding my breath every now and then or laughing out loud. This book was so amazing, I never wanted it to end! by Rose

  • Don't wait any longer and read it!5

    Alaiel Kreuz Beatrice knows that soon she will have to face the most important part of her life: she will have to choose a faction. The aptitude test will tell her which one suits her better but, at the end, she will take the final decision... Is she ready to do it?

    Her options are Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful) and Erudite (the intelligent).
    Right now her whole family is in Abnegation and they assume she'll stay there, with them. Who wouldn't?! She has being raised to think first about other people, to be patient and to never want anything besides the necessary. The only problem is she is not happy.

    And when her aptitude test reveals her a secret that could put her life in the line Beatrice will realize her future is in her hands.

    In that moment Beatrice will become Tris and a new chapter of her life will begin. Now the only problem is: who is friend and who is foe?

    Personal opinion:
    Since Insurgent, the second book of the Divergent series, is coming out very soon I thought that writing a review about this amazing book might give a little push to the ones that haven't read it Divergent. So, shall we begin?

    Reasons why you will love Divergent:
    - Tris is an amazing kick-ass heroine. Yep, no doubt about that. Through the whole book we'll see her evolve non-stop but, above all, she won't disappoint you. When things start to get complicated and dangerous she will face everything with a strength that will be the envy of most people around her.
    - The whole concept of Divergent is refreshing and unique. This is a very different dystopyan book, people, trust me here. The idea of dividing the population taking in consideration their abilities and virtues is so cool that you will want to take an aptitude test yourself. (Which right now you can do HERE!)
    - Don't drink coffee or energy drinks while reading this book unless you are about to fall asleep in the middle of an "O-M-G" scene... which will happen very often. Your heartbeat will increase, you will be sweating a lot and your lungs will need oxygen so remember to keep breathing. This is a very important thing so don't forget it!
    - Although this book is full of action and drama there's also space for love and those scenes are very special. Four will make you smile every time. And Tris will make you laugh. The perfect combination, right?! :]
    - When you reach the ending you will be happy to know that the next book is coming out very soon... lucky you!

    Reasons why you will hate Divergent:
    - Honestly? I can't think of any. Sorry.

    So, if you haven't read this book yet I encourage you to press those buttons below the cheeses and check the prices of the book. And then you can go to your local bookstore or library and grab it ;) by Alaiel Kreuz

  • Amazing!5

    Priontie Let me start of with just saying that Divergent is AMAZING! It is jam-packed with action with a sprinkle of romance and is a page turner. I finished this book in one sitting! I would absolutely recommend reading this book, its well worth you time and it will keep you engrossed all the way to the end of the book. I don't recall their ever being a dull moment in the book, the main character Beatrice is such a proactive character that you can't help but like her. This is a wonderful read! by Priontie

  • Oh My Books! Review5

    Maria Guajardo (GABY) I've read so many great reviews about this book. I was really interested and I'm happy I finally read it!

    In a dystopian future Chicago, Beatrice Prior is sixteen years old and the time has come for her to choose her faction. Her family is from Abnegation, but she doesn't feel like it's her right place. But leaving her faction means she can't see her family anymore.

    When she finally decides which faction is for her, nobody thinks she is capable. Breatice, now Tris, has to prove everyone that she's strong and capable of anything...all while keeping her biggest secret, a very dangerous secret.

    Beatrice starts being a shy and sad girl, but deciding to change her life make her become Tris, strong and brave. Tris is still very scared, specially of human contact. When she met Four, an interesting boy who might know her secret, she starts to realize that it isn't so bad to want something for herself.

    The world Veronica Roth wrote was interesting, and her writing made me read the whole book in only two days! The factions, Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent), are very strict, and the people is obliged to act as their faction describe.

    The factions were invented to maintain the peace between men. But their world it's really as peaceful as they say? And what about people who doesn't want to be in a faction? What is you are brave and intelligent and honest?

    I really don't want to spoil the book. It's important that you discover for yourself what is really happening with the factions. But Divergent is an excellent dystopian book for YA. It has action, adventures and great characters. I liked Tris transformation, and I really want to know what is going to happen in the sequel, Insurgent. by Maria Guajardo (GABY)

  • Top review

    Divergent by Veronica Roth.5

    Jessica Wilmshurst With such an amazing debut; it will definitely be of interest to me whether the sequel will live up to its standards or fail hopelessly. With that said I was completely caught up in 'Divergent' so much so that I really didn't want to finish it with the knowledge that I will have to wait months for another instalment. However once I had finished 'Divergent' I couldn't stop thinking about it, it was as though I was reading it again because everything was playing out before my eyes without even needing to revisit the text. Honestly if I had to sum up 'Divergent' in two words, it would have to be 'Epically Awesome'. If you don't have a copy, get one today!!! by Jessica Wilmshurst

  • One Choice Can Change Everything5

    geekgirl @ geekgirl's book blog This book came out nearly a month ago. If you haven't read it by now...well...why the heck not?

    Like many people, I was a little hesitant to pick this one up. Not because it was getting bad reviews, but because of the opposite. It was getting AMAZING reviews, and sometimes when that happens, I get my hopes all up, and then I read it only to find that the book just really isn't for me at all.

    If this senario sounds familiar to you, take heart. Muster up your courage. Be brave.

    Read this book.

    For the love of all that is good, READ THIS BOOK. (I cannot stress this enough).

    Take my hand. Let me show you the way. You will not regret it.

    Veronica Roth (who is only like 23, and I am super-jealous of her writing ability...I want to capture her brain in a jar and make it tell me all its literary secrets...that's not creepy, is it?) has crafted an incredible dystopian landscape of a post-war society. The society has split off into five factions, each one holding one ideal (selflessness, bravery, honesty and so on) above the rest, and essentially shunning the others.

    But when you turn sixteen years old, you are given a choice. Well, first you are given a test. The purpose of the test is to tell you which faction you are most suited to as a person. And while, in the end, the choice is entirely up to you as to which trait you devote your life to, there is a catch...you can't belong to more than one.

    When Beatrice's results come back that she is a Divergent (a person torn between two or more factions), she is told to keep it a secret and move on with her life as quietly as she can, or else face exile.

    Divergent is the story of the choice Beatrice makes, and how the results of a single choice in your life can change everything.

    The characters in Divergent are amazing and beautifully complex.

    There is action and adventure, heartbreak and romance, family and the pressures of society.

    You have to read this book.

    geekgirl demands it.

    That is all. by geekgirl @ geekgirl's book blog

  • Reviewed by Jennifer Rummel for TeensReadToo5

    TeensReadToo Beatrice lives in a world controlled by five factions. At the age of sixteen, the entire class must take a test to determine which faction is the best fit. Beatrice's test is inconclusive - she's a Divergent. Beatrice can't tell anyone about her testing. Instead, she goes home.

    The next day, the ceremony takes place where the teens formally announce their faction choices. Beatrice takes everyone by surprise when she chooses Dauntless (the faction for bravery) instead of her own faction of Abnegation (who values selflessness).

    At first, Beatrice isn't sure what life will be like. She doesn't expect learning how to shoot a gun, being taught how to fight against the other potential Dauntless initiates, or being forced to face her fears.

    While keeping her secret about being a Divergent, Tris (she renamed herself after choosing Dauntless) learns that not everything is as it seems. As she sees more and more horror, she begins to question the Dauntless and the other factions. Is there something deeper happening in her world?

    This first novel by Veronica Roth is a fast-paced, addicting read that pulls you in from the beginning and doesn't let go. It's a long but intense read; a perfect debut filled with tension, action, danger, family disappointment, friendships, loyalty, rule-breaking, and a little bit of romance.

    I'm already looking forward to what happens next, as DIVERGENT ends with you needing more!

    *Gold Star Award Winner! by TeensReadToo

  • Divergent5

    leanne-luce Firstly the cover. Very eye catching. Gives you a good idea of what the setting is, so you can picture it just that bit easier. I generally find with dysotopian books, that I picture kind of medieval settings. I have no idea why I do this, but my strange head does. It was just that bit more helpful to have a picture to refer to.

    I found the idea of this book amazing. I already find it hard when I think of people making decisions about college courses or jobs at 16, but this books takes it even further in that you make the decision & that is final. You're only alternative to choice, is to basically become what is considered the dregs of society. Whilst reading I thought of the people in factions as Upper Classes & the factionless as working class. I hope I'd fit into a faction, but would be terrified of ending up factionless, as I quite possibly would!
    The use of factions for the book is such a great idea too. I can already imagine my book friends and I, discussing which faction we're in & who's better. Oh I do love our book fangirling!
    The five Factions Abnegation, Candor, Dauntless, Amity And Erudite, I couldn't help but think of them in school group terms. I thought Dauntless would definitely be the bad, but cool kids. The Erudites would definitely be the geeks. I think I would actually fit in with Amity as to be honest I am a bit of a chicken & just like peace, which is a shame because I love the sounds of the Dauntless' fashion & their tattoos! I am a huge tattoo fan & hope to build on my one little inkage and I probably shouldn't say this, but this book has inspired me to get more. Veronica Roth you are to blame :)

    There is A lot of anticipation building with the book, which seriously got my heart racing. I honestly had no idea where the story was going to go to next, this made it really hard to put down & get sleep though - I warn you!!
    It was very enjoyable to read Tris' thought processes. The way she solves life's puzzles and sorts out her predicaments, absolutely fascinated me. I should learn from her for sure!

    I do have to say that the story is quite harrowing and dramatic at times & although I did really enjoy the story (seriously I did) I couldn't quite understand why anyone would stay where they were, enduring what they were. I guess this shows more of my cowardice or maybe just how brave the character of Tris is.

    There are such huge twists in the characters. It was deeply shocking. I really didn't expect for some of them to act the way they did. It really does keep you on your toes.

    As with most YA stories there is a budding romance & a dreamy guy. But the dreamy guy (Four) in the book is my new FAVOURITE! OK I know I do say this a lot, but I think this is the one. Four I LOVE YOU!!! Please can you materialise in my home town & become my beau??? I will even try and become a domestic goddess for you, and that is something that would shock everyone I know!!

    The story leads to a very dramatic conclusion, with yet again lots of twists and turns and heartbreak and relief. The story didn't have a perfect happy end which I actually loved. Its so much more 'realistic' to have sadness & not be completely lucky.

    This is without doubt my favourite book of the year so far, quite possibly one of my all time favourite books. It has everything humour, love, action, heartbreak, deception, fear and DEATH! You would be stupid to not get this book. Go and pre-order it now YOU WILL NOT BE SORRY!!!!! by leanne-luce

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