Part of Divergent, book 0.4
First published 2014
Tobias operates within the faction system two years after recent upheavals. He stumbles upon fragments of an Erudite scheme that could destabilize the entire social order. The plot threatens Abnegation, his former faction, forcing him to devise countermeasures while maintaining his cover. Meanwhile, a new transfer arrives for Dauntless initiation. Tris Prior catches his attention as she struggles through training. Tobias watches her navigate the brutal tests that transform civilians into warriors. He begins to see something unusual in her responses to the faction's demands. The Erudite threat grows more urgent as Tobias pieces together their intentions. He must balance protecting Abnegation against his duties as a Dauntless instructor. His connection with Tris deepens even as external pressures mount. The story captures a pivotal moment when personal bonds form against a backdrop of political conspiracy. Tobias faces choices that will shape both his future and the fate of those he's sworn to protect.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, thriller, action
Vibes: dark, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Abnegation, Dauntless
Period: Two Years After Upheavals
48 pages · Unknown Binding · Katherine Tegen Books