Insurgent by Veronica Roth

Hey everyone! It's Maddie. You've probably read Amelia's review of Divergent by Veronica Roth(below), so here is my review of the sequel Insurgent!

SUMMARY

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

This sequel definitely did not disappoint! In fact, I think it was better than Divergent. The
action was exactly what I was expecting, fast paced and exciting, told in a way that brought it to life. Veronica Roth is an amazing writer, and each scene is beautifully written, as we experience everything with Tris, something I love about books written in present tense.

Tris and Four's relationship grew in insurgent. For part of the book it was rocky, as Tris isn't really ready to open up and trust Four completely. There is a lot of suspicion between all the characters, especially when we meet Four's mother. Tris wants to do what she thinks is right, but so does Four, and he doesn't agree with Tris's version of right and wrong. Still, I love Tris and Four together, because I think Four really helps Tris, being there for her and looking out for her as she struggles to find her way.

Divergent was about Tris finding who she was and where she belonged, and we tried to figure that out alongside her. In Insurgent, Tris is still finding her way, and although she is more sure of herself, the questions still remain. Tris undergoes some serious character development in Insurgent, struggling to get over what happened in Divergent, and what she has done. Towards the end of the book, she really thinks about herself, and she sort of... Sees the situation in a new light. She comes to an important realization about herself, and everything she was raised to believe. Of course, then the book ends on a cliff hanger, and I need to know what will happen! When book 3 comes out, I will definitely be picking it up, and if you haven't already, read Divergent and Insurgent because you won't regret it!