Insurgent
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.
Note: this review contains spoilers for Divergent
Dark Days
Insurgent picks up right where Divergent leaves off, which is a good thing as Divergent ended with lots of action still waiting to play out. And for fans of Divergent, me among them, it’s a welcome thing to delve back into a story filled with so many outstanding characters.
But, with the way things ended in Divergent, let’s face it…life in Veronica Roth’s dystopian Chicago wasn’t going to convert into some candy shop filled with sunshine and lollipops. Tris, Four, their friends and families went through a lot right up to the end of Divergent and they didn’t magically turn the corner into some idyllic better place…war is looming and the uncertainty they faced in Divergent only grows in this second book in the series.
Things Fall Apart
When Divergent ended, Tris and Four had fought their way out of Amity, saving some but leaving many more, including Tris’s parents, dead at the hands of Erudite controlled slaves. Tris has killed to save herself, Four was injected with special simulation serum that made him think Tris was trying to kill him and they barely got out alive. So when we join them again, it’s somewhat miraculous that they both haven’t completely fallen apart.
Except that they actually do start to crack under the pressure in this book. They grow distant. They forget to trust one another. They let silence and misunderstandings stand in the way of the bond they share. And I didn’t like it.
Why Did You Leave Me This Way?
Bewitched Rating
Bottom Line



Get your own Audiobook at audible: Insurgent (unabridged, 11hrs 22 min)
The narrator for this book was the same as the first, Emma Galvin, and she again did a stellar job of bringing these characters to life. If you’re an audio book fan, you’ll definitely appreciate listening to this book.
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I couldn’t read your review because I haven’t read Divergent yet, but I saw Insurgent and had to check this out. I can’t WAIT to read this series, it just looks SOOO good!! Such gorgeous covers! As soon as I read Divergent I intend on reading all of the reviews out there, such as yours!, for Insurgent so I’ll be back, hopefully in the near future!
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The covers are amazing, aren’t they?? Thanks for stopping by, NIchole! I hope you enjoy the books!!!
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I actually liked the darker tones in this book. Like you I want answers to the world outside and all the clues and foreshadowing made me crazy…lol Great review Pushy 😉
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Thanks, Kimba! I know most people felt like you did and like you I can’t WAIT for the next book!!!
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A wonderful review Pushy! I really enjoyed this installment but felt it had a more morose feel to it, I can’t wait for the next book after the cliffhanger we are left with..
Thank-you for sharing 🙂
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Thanks, Sharon! I can’t wait for the next book either!
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Oh no, too bad it didn’t live up to your expectations. I devoured this one in one day and was actually quite happy with it – even though I could have done with less relationship drama and a bit more secret-unveiling. 😀 But I liked it nonethless. Thanks a lot for your honesty though. Lovely review!
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Thanks, Carina! I’m dying to learn more too! Thanks for stopping by!!!
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I still haven’t read this one so I’m sad to hear you didn’t like it as much. I think that’s actually why I keep putting it off. I’ll get to it one day and I’ll keep your thoughts in mind.
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Lori, I’m definitely on the minority on this one as most folks adored it, dark as it was. I hope you enjoy it as much as everyone else!!!!
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Oh SO happy about the lack of triangle in this series. I agree this sequel was very broody and dramatic and it’s why I didn’t love it as much even though I understood the need for some character growth and realism after the end of book 1. I’m glad that it’s over and done with and now we can move on into book 3 lol. But AAH I’m so curious about this ending! Great review, Pushy!
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Thanks, Giselle! Me too! I’m dying to find out what’s on the other side of that wall!!
Pushy recently posted..In My Mailbox – Heather Finally Gets Audiobooks
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I totally agree that the lack of a love triangle was a HUGE plus!
Becki @ TheFlutterbyRoom recently posted..Review: Divergent by Veronica Roth
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Thanks, Becki! I know I wasn’t alone in loving that! 🙂
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Great review.. Sorry you didn’t really care for it. Maybe book 3 will be better for you.. 🙂
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Thanks, Jenea! I have great expectations for book 3. 🙂
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Amen for no love triangle. But there’s such trouble between Tris and Four, it’s a wonder they can move past it. Most teens wouldn’t be able to. Interested to see how this story winds up, especially after the twist at the end…
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MARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I’m definitely interested in the next book too. I’m just a little unhappy with how Tris and Four behaved in this one. *hugs*
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I’ve heard mixed things abut this book and I’m sad that it didn’t live up to your expectations but that’s perfectly okay! Can I point out that you say “Ms. Ross” instead of “Ms. Roth” in you review?
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Kailia! Me and my fat fingers! Thank you so much for pointing that out!
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I know exactly how you feel about those annoying relationship problems. They drove me crazy!! Neither of them have any reason to not trust each other, and yet.. they don’t. The whole thing just felt like extra, unnecessary drama 🙁 At the end of Divergent I was looking forward to Tris and Four becoming a team and an official couple, but that just completely fell apart.
I did love the ending and it made me SO excited to see what will happen in book 3.. but man, those relationship problems… UGH! It felt like they dominated the entire first half of the book.
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Thanks, Ashley! Sorry to hear it was as troubling for you as it was for me, but I can’t wait for book 3 either!!! Thanks for stopping by!!!!!!
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I know this book was a bit of a letdown. The characters I loved in Divergent were shadows or themselves. I especially didn’t like the changes in Tris. The ending sure was shocking, though!
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The ending was something wasn’t it?!?
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Ihave picked up Of Blood and Pulse, the second
inn the series, which just released, and as soon ass I finish a few other books on my list I’m going too
bee reading that one. Johhn Green manages to tackle a very serious subject
with humor and grace. After changing her faction, she becomes, Tris and begins a brutal training for heer new faction.
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