Part of Divergent, book 1
First published 2011
Beatrice Prior faces a life-defining decision in dystopian Chicago. She must choose one of five factions to belong to for the rest of her days. But Beatrice harbors a dangerous secret - she's a "Divergent", an anomaly that doesn't fit neatly into any faction. As she navigates the brutal initiation process, Beatrice uncovers a sinister plot that threatens to tear apart the fragile social order. With her very identity at stake, she must risk everything to protect the people she loves.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, action, young-adult
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family
Setting: Chicago
Period: dystopian future
576 pages · Paperback · HarperCollins