With a devotion and a certainty that belies their age, Tris and Tobias face each obstacle as equal partners who will do anything and everything to keep everyone safe in unthinkably dangerous world.One choice can transform you-or it can destroy you. Their intensely mature relationship far surpasses many of the superficial romances in young adult books. Unlike Katniss, however, Tris only has eyes for Tobias/Four, and he for her. It's also refreshing to have so many women as leaders, even though they have completely opposing agendas.Īs in Divergent, INSURGENT centers on Tris, a beautifully flawed heroine much in the Katniss Everdeen (of The Hunger Games) mold of fierce and unflinchingly courageous young women. The factionless folks are particularly fascinating, since as the literal outcasts of the book's highly stratified society, they're unpredictable and free thinking. In the tradition of second installments, Roth introduces in-depth exposition, new characters, seemingly unsurmountable challenges, and cliffhanger-level twists to move the story forward.

Once again, Veronica Roth has created a pulse-quickening plot that delves further into the dysfunctional governing structure of factions that either collaborate or can't stand each other. Many characters are killed or hurt, but in the end, there are thought-provoking messages about the best way to ensure a peaceful but productive society. Some teens (considered of age in the book) drink, and Tris is slipped a drug that loosens her inhibitions and makes her giddy.

While the language is mild, this book ups the romance from a few kisses to several passionate make-out sessions and even a declaration of love.

Like most thrillers set in a futuristic, fractured society, this sequel has a lot of fraught situations, violent encounters, deaths, and the constant threat that the protagonist or her boyfriend will be killed or injured. Parents need to know that Insurgent - the second installment in a dystopian trilogy that began with the best-selling Divergent - follows a brave young heroine and her equally fierce, devoted boyfriend. Some of the characters (many of whom are still teens) drink wine and other alcohol, and one faction drugs inhabitants to act 'happier' and with less restraint, causing Tris to become amorous and loopy.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide.

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