May 04, 2012

Review: Insurgent by Veronica Roth

Insurgent (Divergent #2)
Author: Veronica Roth
Publisher: Katherine Tegen
Publication Date: May 1, 2012
Pages: 525
Source: Hardcover/Own

One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. But every choice has consequences, and as unrest surges in the factions all around her, Tris Prior must continue trying to save those she loves—and herself—while grappling with haunting questions of grief and forgiveness, identity and loyalty, politics and love.

Tris's initiation day should have been marked by celebration and victory with her chosen faction; instead, the day ended with unspeakable horrors. War now looms as conflict between the factions and their ideologies grows. And in times of war, sides must be chosen, secrets will emerge, and choices will become even more irrevocable—and even more powerful. Transformed by her own decisions but also by haunting grief and guilt, radical new discoveries, and shifting relationships, Tris must fully embrace her Divergence, even if she does not know what she may lose by doing so.

New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth's much-anticipated second book of the dystopian Divergent series is another intoxicating thrill ride of a story, rich with hallmark twists, heartbreaks, romance, and powerful insights about human nature.

Review: OMG!!! Just... WOW!!! So much happening in this book!!! I seriously couldn't put this book down from the minute I checked the mail and torn the box open!!! Just so you all know, I don't think I can do this book justice in this review but I will sure as hell try! Lol. I think I love this one more than Divergent! I loved how there was twice as much action in this book than the first! First of all, I really liked how we got more of a look into Amity and Candor life as the book went on. While I might not be Amity or Candor (I'm Dauntless) I really enjoyed getting to know more about how they lived and their place within the factions. Also, my dislike for Erudite grew, I mean don't get me wrong I'm a little Divergent as well and I'd probably be Erudite and Dauntless but what they were doing was just wrong and it sickened me seeing that. I also hated seeing the Dauntless faction split in half! Not to mention how Jeanine was control so many people with the simulation serum's she kept working on! It was just wrong! You shouldn't be able to do that! I mean, I had nothing wrong with it for the fear simulations because in all honesty, even if you didn't want to, eventually you'd have to face your fears and try to overcome them, so I didn't mind those. But with the fact that she was trying to control everyone's minds and then even try to make a serum to control the Divergent's as well. I hated it! Speaking of the Divergent... I couldn't believe how many people were Divergent and I never figured it out! Not to mention the amounts of Divergent's in the factionless. It was just... Wow!! Oh... And who we found out is still alive from the factionless. There was just so much stuff that came out into the open that I was shocked to find out about! Not to mention what the factionless did in the end! They weren't much better than any of the other factions that used others. Oh, and the people who we found out that were really traitors and those who we thought were traitors and ended up not being!

Tobias and Tris! Ok, first of all, I was getting so annoyed with their constant fighting and keeping things from each other! I mean they were so close before and they wouldn't even trust each other with their secrets. It was making me so mad! I really did like that they overcame their trust issue in the end and just believed in each other! I was gonna be beyond pissed if the book ended with them being all pissed at each other and still not trusting each other after all they went through in the entire book! Ok, now since my venting is done. Tobias!!!! OMG!!! That boy is so sweet!!! If you guys have already read it then you guys will know exactly what I'm talking about! He said so many sweet things to Tris! One of my favorites though was on page 399 (you didn't really think I'd write the quote and spoil it for someone who hasn't read this yet did you?) What he said on that page just made my heart melt! I love Tobias and Tris together!!! :) <3

The last page! OMG THE LAST PAGE!!! What was revealed on the last page!!!! OMG!!! I'm still not sure exactly what it means for Tris but ahhhhhh!!!!! I seriously need book 3 like now! Can you please hurry up and write it for us Ms. Roth??? We need it asap!!! Share your thoughts with me!!! I'd love to fan girl some more with you all!! :D

5 Stars!

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September 23, 2011

Review: Divergent by Veronica Roth

Divergent (Divergent #1)
Author: Veronica Roth
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books
Publication Date: May 3, 2011
Pages: 487
Source: Hardcover/Own

Beatrice "Tris" Prior has reached the fateful age of sixteen, the stage at which teenagers in Veronica Roth's dystopian Chicago must select which of five factions to join for life. Each faction represents a virtue: Candor, Abnegation, Dauntless, Amity, and Erudite. To the surprise of herself and her selfless Abnegation family, she chooses Dauntless, the path of courage. Her choice exposes her to the demanding, violent initiation rites of this group, but it also threatens to expose a personal secret that could place in mortal danger. Veronica Roth's young adult Divergent trilogy launches with a captivating adventure about love and loyalty playing out under most extreme circumstances.

Review: OMG!!!!!!!! I know why everyone's obsessed with this now. This book had me hooked from the start. I didn't wanna put it down. I had to force myself to put it down to sleep sometimes. Lol. I loved this book so so much. Everyone knows I love dystopian novels so this book is definitely up my alley. First of all, Veronica Roth did an incredible job at writing this book. It got you hooked and kept you hooked. I loved the idea of this book, ONE CHOICE! I cant imagine how hard it would be to decide on a faction. But then again, based on reading and taking the online tests I already knew what I'd choose and what I'd be. I'll reveal that later. I really enjoyed learning about the factions, especially Dauntless, they seemed really interesting. The whole "Faction before blood" thing was an interesting concept too. I found the different training and initiations very interesting, being based on the virtue of that faction. I like Dauntless training. Learning how to fight and overcome your fears are very good things to know in general and I enjoyed each character growing as they went through training. 

I loved getting to know Tris and Four/Tobias. They were my favorite out of everyone. Tris made a big jump going to Dauntless and learned a lot. She completely transformed herself into a fairly new person. Well, if I learned to fight and to overcome my fears like that I'm pretty sure I would be too. Lol. I also liked how she had to figure out a way to hide her Divergence in certain things. I cant imagine how hard that must have been. Four/Tobias, I really liked him right from when he was introduced. He wasn't as hardcore and mean as Eric and I liked that he showed he had a soft spot inside. I really liked that he worried about Tris and helped her with her Divergence problem. I also liked how their relationship grew as they got closer. I love Tris and Four/Tobias together. Big fan of them. I loved the things they had in common. I also loved how at the end in the middle of the chaos Tris's mom saves her and reveals her secret to Tris. 

Overall I loved loved loved this book. Like this goes right to the top of my fave books. Not to mention its also a dystopian which I love so that makes it even better. Another reason why its at the top of my faves list. Lol. This is a no brainer. I DEFINITELY suggest this to other people!!!!!!!!!! 

And just so everyone knows. I'm Dauntless!!!!!! I took the quiz on facebook and I just knew from the beginning based on everything I'd be Dauntless! Just thought I'd share that.

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