Insurgent (review)

This sequel to Divergent (BCCB 5/11) hits the ground running with Tris and Tobias on the run from the Erudite, one of the five segregated aptitude-based factions of their society that worked together to keep things running smoothly—until now. Tris (part of bravery-oriented Dauntless) has a rare and secret affinity for multiple factions, making her Divergent, and now that the Erudite uprising seems to be going after the Divergent, she's in an entirely new class of danger. From dubious sanctuary in Amity to an uneasy alliance with Candor to an even less comfortable alliance with an underground factionless movement, Tris, Tobias, and their small band of refugees struggle to unravel the mystery of Erudite's motives while barely managing to stay alive through a plot of nonstop, adrenaline-heavy action. At the same time, Tris is increasingly self-destructive in the aftermath of her choices in the last book, creating a rift between her and Tobias. Packed with stunning twists and devastating betrayals, this sequel opens up the world-building to include some exploration of this society's origins and relationship to the world outside their societal limits, raising the stakes even higher. Fans of the first book will not be disappointed, but they may find the wait for volume three even harder to bear.