Insurgent is the second book in the Divergent series by Veronica Roth. I would give it 5 out of 5 stars. Although many sequels never measure up to the first book, this is not the case with Insurgent. It keeps you on the edge of your seat with every chapter.
Although I'm not a huge fan of dystopian books because I find them to be depressing at times, I think Veronica Roth did a great job crafting Insurgent. While there were sad parts (i.e. fighting between factions, beloved characters getting hurt, etc.), Roth also managed to work in lighthearted parts with Tris and Fours' relationship and experiences in the orchards of the Amity compound. Insurgent is an all-around great read that many readers will enjoy.
Insurgent picks up right when the factions are left in a state of chaos at the end of Divergent. From there, the surviving members of Abnegation join up with Four, Tris, and some of the members of Dauntless. I will refer to them as the "good people". The "good people" travel to the Amity compound to take refuge from the ruthless Erudite. At the same time, other members of Dauntless become traitors and side with the Erudite. Throughout the book, the "good people" move through the war-torn city and even meet the Factionless. They fight the Erudite and try to stay alive. In the end, a rebellion breaks out against the Erudite, but I can't tell you any more because it will give to much away.
Veronica Roth writes from Tris' perspective in the book. Tris is a teenage girl who has been through a lot and has had to kill many enemies. The book is very fast-paced, and it has lots of action.
I would recommend Insurgent to anyone who enjoys dystopian novels such as The Hunger Games, and to people who like books with lots of action. Also, the book is not gender-specific, even though it's told from a girl's perspective. Boys and girls alike would enjoy Insurgent.
Remember, Divergent comes out in theaters this year, so you might want to read the books before then!
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