![]() ![]() There are cliff-hangers aplenty and dangling plot lines to lure us to the next book. "This duology offers shades of George Lucas sprawl and influence, Game of Thrones clan intrigue, and a little Romeo & Juliet-style romance. "The Divergent author builds out this new world - one reminiscent of Star Wars, with its discussions of 'the current' and 'current gifts' - while still presenting the stark brutality of the circumstances both protagonists find themselves in."- Entertainment Weekly ![]() Amid political machinations and forays into space, Roth thoughtfully addresses substantial issues, such as the power of self-determination in the face of fate."- Publishers Weekly "Roth's worldbuilding is commendable each nation is distinct, interacting with the current in ways that give insight into her characters' motivations. Roth's fans will be happily on board for the forthcoming sequel."- Booklist Akos is in love with Cyra, in spite of his fate: He will die in service to Cyras family. "Roth offers a richly imagined, often-brutal world of political intrigue and adventure, with a slow-burning romance at its core. The fates, once determined, are inescapable. "Brimming with plot twists and highly likely to please Roth's fans."- Kirkus Reviews Readers will be anxiously awaiting the sequel."- Voice of Youth Advocates "Roth skilfully weaves the careful world-building and intricate web of characters that distinguished Divergent, with settings that are rich with colour, ripe for a cinematographer. ![]()
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