Divergent is a great read! This dystopian novel is set in futuristic Chicago. Society is divided up into factions that represent and nuture certain values. The factions include: Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). When teenagers turn 16, they are tested to see what their aptitude is. Then they are asked to choose a faction in which to live. Once they make the choice, they must succeed in initiation, or they will be kicked out of the group and will be forced to live on the streets, factionless.
Beatrice, the main character, comes from the faction Abnegation. However, she does not want to remain there. She has always felt that she didn't belong with the selfless people of Abnegation, but choosing another faction isn't easy. Leaving her faction means leaving her family because the groups live apart and do not socialize with each other. To make matters worse, when Beatrice is tested, something very unusual occurs that puts her in danger. She has unique abilities that make her a threat to the society in which she lives.
This book is action-packed and exciting! Part of a trilogy, the second book, Insurgent, is out now, and the third book is due out next year. Fans of The Hunger Games will definitely enjoy this series!
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