Allegiant by Veronica Roth

I just finished the third book in the Divergent Series - Allegiant by Veronica Roth.  I will admit that I absolutely loved the first book - Divergent about the characters Tris and Four.  The second book Insurgent was good too.  I will admit it had been awhile since I had read the first two that I did not remember what had happened and was confused about the storyline and the characters.  My advice is to read all three books back to back!

The two main characters Tris and Tobias (Four) narrate this book and their love story continues.  We learn what is outside the city and how the factions are formed.  The philosophy of perfect genetics & manipulating genetics is discussed and the different experiments that were conducted on the "genetically damaged".  The ending is controversial and not my favorite way to end this series.

To be honest, this book was a major disappointment to the series. I did not like the characters narrating the story and I did not like the ending. I know there is probably not a perfect ending to this series but felt the author had such a great story going that she could have come up with a better conclusion.  What is good about this book is the discussion it could lead too with the genetics and what did happen in Germany.  I give this book two stars.

From Goodreads:


The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is shattered—fractured by violence and power struggles and scarred by loss and betrayal. So when offered a chance to explore the world past the limits she’s known, Tris is ready. Perhaps beyond the fence, she and Tobias will find a simple new life together, free from complicated lies, tangled loyalties, and painful memories. 

But Tris’s new reality is even more alarming than the one she left behind. Old discoveries are quickly rendered meaningless. Explosive new truths change the hearts of those she loves. And once again, Tris must battle to comprehend the complexities of human nature—and of herself—while facing impossible choices about courage, allegiance, sacrifice, and love.