"The Divergent author builds out this new world-one reminiscent of Star Wars, with its discussions of 'the current' and 'currentgifts'-while still presenting the stark brutality of the circumstances both protagonists find themselves in."-Entertainment Weekly Readers will be anxiously awaiting the sequel."-Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review) Roth fans will cheer this new novel with its power to absorb the reader. ★ "Roth skillfully weaves the careful world-building and intricate web of characters that distinguished Divergent, with settings that are rich with color, ripe for a cinematographer. Readers will eagerly await a second installment."-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 "Roth offers a richly imagined, often-brutal world of political intrigue and adventure, with a slow-burning romance at its core. "Roth fans will rejoice at this new outing that focuses on themes familiar from her Divergent series: identity, individual versus social responsibilities, and ethical quandaries."-Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Brimming with plot twists and highly likely to please Roth's fans."-Kirkus Reviews
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