Divergent by Veronica Roth

Veronica Roth's Divergent is the first in its trilogy. It is also Roth's first novel; a glimpse at the great things to come from this young writer. If you like survival stories such as Hunger Games then you'll really like Divergent.

Beatrice's world is separated into factions: Amity, those who value peace; Candor, those who value honesty; Erudite, those who value intellect; Abnegation, those who value selflessness; and Dauntless, those who value courage.

Born in Abnegation, Beatrice has spent the first sixteen years of her life learning to be selfless, but at the age of 16 each person gets to choose which faction they wish to live the rest of their lives with. Beatrice never really felt she belonged with Abnegation and therefore chooses to become Dauntless.

The Dauntless are a group of thrill seekers whose idea of courage usually coincides with stupidity, and Beatrice must prove herself by letting go of her rigid upbringing.

What I love about this book is that the heroine is tough, genuinely tough. She is smart, quick, and willing to do what needs to be done. Roth does not play around, the world Beatrice chooses to live in is gritty, and unforgiving. The decisions Beatrice must make, and her experiences develop her into a thoroughly fascinating character.

Now, I'm off to buy the sequel, Insurgent, with my birthday Barnes and Noble gift card from my older sister, Auralea. Thanks sissy!

Enjoy!