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Synopsis
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
Is Insurgent appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
War and violence are central themes with characters facing death, trauma, and moral dilemmas. Contains battle scenes, grief over deaths, and mild romantic content (kissing).
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, grief, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be gripped by Tris's struggle to survive a brutal war while dealing with guilt and impossible choices about loyalty.