If Tris thought her initiation into Dauntless was going to be her biggest challenge, she’s mistaken. Something is brewing in the Dauntless and Erudite (those who value knowledge) camps and when they get together the trouble brewing behind the faction system comes out in full as the factions are divided and another war is on the precipice.

This is a fantastic book. It reads easily and the story is so engaging I literally finished the book in three days. The characters are so vibrant and the plot line is futuristic and yet not totally inconceivable. I also liked the subtle religious undertones (Abnegation are Christian and are being persecuted by the Erudites who seek knowledge and understanding above all). Veronica Roth did a very good job leaving us with a huge cliffhanger so it wouldn’t be long before we move to the next book. I’m looking forward to seeing how well Shailene Woodley fits the role of Beatrice when the movie comes out in March of this year.

This book is linked with the post “Review: Divergent by Veronica Roth – True Bravery is Being Who You Are”.