Divergent Series Four-Book Paperback Box Set: Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant, Four Paperback – Box set, January 19, 2016

Veronica Roth's Divergent series, comprising "Divergent," "Insurgent," and "Allegiant," stands as a testament to the power of gripping storytelling within the dystopian genre. The trilogy takes readers on an adrenaline-fueled journey through a fractured society, where the exploration of identity and the consequences of societal divisions are at the forefront.In "Divergent," Roth introduces readers to a world divided into distinct factions, each valuing specific virtues. The protagonist, Tris Prior, emerges as a compelling and relatable character, navigating the complexities of self-discovery and defying societal norms. Roth's narrative prowess keeps the pace brisk, blending action, romance, and introspection seamlessly."Insurgent" delves deeper into the consequences of Tris's choices, propelling the story forward with intense factional conflicts and political intrigue. Roth's ability to maintain a high level of tension while developing characters in meaningful ways contributes to the series' enduring appeal.The concluding installment, "Allegiant," takes a bold turn with dual perspectives, offering a fresh lens on the narrative. While some readers may find the divergence from the established formula surprising, Roth's courage to challenge expectations adds a layer of complexity to the series.The trilogy's title, "Divergent," proves apt, encapsulating the central theme of embracing individuality in the face of conformity. Roth weaves a thought-provoking narrative that transcends the typical dystopian tale, leaving readers pondering the implications of choice and the pursuit of a better society.In summary, the "Divergent Series" is a captivating exploration of identity, loyalty, and the resilience of the human spirit. Veronica Roth's writing, coupled with the series' thematic depth, cements its status as a cornerstone in dystopian literature, offering readers a thrilling and introspective experience from start to finish.

This series was great. It’s another young adult series that is full of action, romance, betrayal, suspense, and plot twists – it’s basically a soap opera. It had a typical young adult storyline – a young teenage heroine makes has a big, life-changing, world-shaking, event happen and she has to then save a corrupted world lead by a corrupted leader. Even though it followed that main YA plot, it still had plenty of plot twists, plenty of unexpected turns, and amazing characters. I could read these novels all day, every day mostly because I love seeing where this sort of plot could lead. Because there are so many of these YA novels, it’s interesting to see where each one could end up because one decision made different conjures up a brand new ending.Anyway, one thing I loved about this series in particular is that there was no love triangle. Yes, I do enjoy love triangles with all their back and forth feelings and fights for love, but sometimes, I just need a break. This series was my break. There was Tris and Four, no in between party trying to break them up. No, there was none of that, and it was glorious. It was great knowing who Tris would end up with, and that gave more time for the plot to heat up.Divergent was my favorite out of the three books. It gave me time to fall in love with the characters, but it stopped before I started to imagine ripping their heads off. It had Four and Tris’s relationship blossom and become real, and it had plenty of the action scenes and plot twists and there was just the perfect amount of everything.Insurgent was a different story. About five chapters into this book, I was screaming internally. It made me scream, cry, laugh, and rage, so that meant it was a really good book. But all Tris does in that book is frustrate you and make bad decisions that cause rifts between her and Four. Needless to say, I was raging plenty during the entirety of that book. So I loved it.Allegiant was a lot. It was my first time reading from Four’s point of view, and it was confusing at times. It switched between him and Tris almost every chapter, and it was in first person, so I never really knew who I was reading from. Numerous times I had to look back and see whose point of view I was reading from. Other than that small flaw, it was great. The plot twists were giant, completely unexpected, and book-changing. (There’s one in particular I’m thinking about.)I really enjoyed this entire series, and I’ll definitely read it again someday.

Love this series! All the books were in perfect condition. Very good deal for the price. Nothing beats a good quality hardcover book!

Wonderful trilogy, easy to reread

I can honestly say this this is one of my favorite series!! The mix of enthusiasm, unexpected actions, twists, turns, and love come together to create a story SO worth reading! As an8th grade teacher, MANY of my young female students walked around reading this book this year. I was drawn in by the movie and decided to read the books before the movies continued further. I am happy that I read them as the female protagonist offers readers a heroine worth emulating.SPOILERS AHEAD..................I am saddened by the outcome of Allegiant. Although it is Roth's prerogative what to do with her characters, my heart aches for the loss of Tris - especially as Tobis had just accepted and vocalized to Johanna that he had found something in this new world of his worth living for. After days of mulling it over, I understand that Tris's existence in the books changed many of the characters in a positive way. Similarly, her character is one that readers can embrace and, even though she dies, ultimately learn from in the end. I can't say that I am as in love with his outcome as I would have been if Tris had lived, but I understand Roth's motivation to create a character that has a lasting impact.Also, I appreciate the Four collection of novellas! Loved hearing the story from his perspective! It was nice to return to him after my sadness with Allegiant.I wish I didn't read them so fast! Not sure if I will ever go back to them, as I have books in the past; these are worth reading!