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Roth, Veronica
6 Reviews
(3)
YA
With Cyra's father, tyrant Lazmet Noavek, back in power, Cyra and Akos flee their planet on the brink of war. Cyra and Akos seek allies, hoping to prevent more bloodshed, but the lovers are still confronted with their inevitable fates. With additional narrative voices, including that of Akos's sister, Cisi, this strong sequel to Carve the Mark expands to new worlds, new revelations, and new emotional depths.
Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant
(3)
YA
Though Akos and Cyra come from opposite sides of a planet-wide civil tension, both are among the few, privileged "fated" who possess definite futures and unique talents. Others seek to use their "currentgifts" for their own means, leading to Akos's kidnapping and Cyra's exploitation as a living weapon. Strong characters and engrossing new worlds combine for superb science-fiction storytelling.
Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant
(4)
YA
This special edition of the final installment of Roth's mega-hit series appends forty-four pages of additional material, including "Natalie's Journals," a deleted scene, "Favorite Quotes from Allegiant Illustrated by Initiates," and discussion questions. For hard-core Divergent fans only.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn
(3)
YA
In the final installment of Roth's Divergent series, the factions are dismantled and the city is in upheaval. Tris and Tobias set out with a group of rebels to seek answers about the world beyond the fence. Amidst all the deception and betrayal, Roth provides meditations on love, loss, and sacrifice that ponder the complexities of free will versus genetic destiny.
Reviewer: LIly Kessinger
(3)
YA
After uncovering a plot that shatters their "faction"-based society, Tris and Tobias are on the run. Now their survival depends on choosing whom to trust and discovering why one faction plotted against the others. While remaining action-packed and gritty, the meatier portion of this sequel to Divergent focuses on the psychological trauma caused by violence and loss.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
(3)
YA
In future Chicago, sixteen-year-old Beatrice should have discovered which of her society's five factions--Candor, Abnegation, Dauntless, Amity, Erudite--she belongs to after taking a sorting test. However, her results are inconclusive, which could get her killed; or she might just save the world. The story's fast-paced action; romance; and strong, intelligent characters facing difficult choices will appeal to Hunger Games fans.
Reviewer: Lauren Chambers
6 reviews