Saturday, February 2, 2013

Divergent by Veronica Roth

View full image    16 year old Beatrice has grown up in the Abnegation faction and, while she loves her family, the selfless life of her people does not always seem right for her.  The ceremony is approaching where she must choose a faction for the rest of her life.  She has always admired the Dauntless where the members are strong and daring.  Is she ready to leave her family and join a faction that she knows so little about?
     This exciting book takes place in a future Chicago and addresses some issues of identity and social responsibility.  It is a super fun read – I couldn’t put it down!