In a future time, the city once known as Chicago has been divided into five factions: Abnegation, Candor, Erudite, Amity, and Dauntless. Developed to counter the selfishness, duplicity, ignorance, aggression, and cowardice believed to lead to conflict and war, each faction has a specific societal function. Beatrice has grown up with her family as a member of the selfless Abnegation—the faction designated to make decisions in the interests of all. But as the time approaches for choosing her faction for life, her aptitude test shows her to be a rare Divergent—someone with equal affinity for multiple factions. Warned to keep the results secret—the government believes Divergents are dangerous—Beatrice weighs the expectation that she will stay in the faction of her birth against her uncertainty and desire before deciding to join Dauntless. Beatrice must adapt quickly to the thrill-seeking and confrontational style of her new community. Starting with a name change to Tris, she works hard to meet the initiation demands, knowing failure means being relegated to the pariah status of Factionless. Tris is surprised at her innate talent even as she struggles to meld expectations of ruthlessness with her ingrained model of selflessness. As she moves deeper into the Dauntless community and a romantic relationship with her initiation instructor, the mysterious Four, Tris becomes aware of secrets and conspiracies that threaten to wreak havoc upon the balance of power among the factions and the population of the city. Equal parts social commentary, action, intrigue, and romance, this dystopian novel is a compelling page turner. (Age 13 and older)

This first book in Veronica Roth's #1 New York Times bestselling Divergent series of books is the novel the inspired the major motion picture starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Kate Winslet. This dystopian series set in a futuristic Chicago has captured the hearts of millions of teen and adult readers.

Perfect for fans of the Hunger Games and Maze Runner series, Divergent and its sequels, Insurgent and Allegiant, are the gripping story of a dystopian world transformed by courage, self-sacrifice, and love. Fans of the Divergent movie will find the book packed with just as much emotional depth and exhilarating action as the film, all told in beautiful, rich language.

One choice can transform you. Beatrice Prior's society is divided into five factions—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). Beatrice must choose between staying with her Abnegation family and transferring factions.

Her choice will shock her community and herself. But the newly christened Tris also has a secret, one she's determined to keep hidden, because in this world, what makes you different makes you dangerous.

And don't miss The Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful sequel to the bestselling Carve the Mark!