Veronica Roth captivates her readers with her visionary storytelling and intricate character development quite like. With her uncanny ability to transport readers to captivating realms and dive deep into the human psyche, Roth has solidified her place as one of the most influential contemporary authors of our time. These are some of the best books written by Veronica Roth.
Carve the Mark
‘Carve the Mark‘ follows the lives of the characters Akos and Cyra. Akos hails from Thuvhe, an icy planet populated by the peaceful and resourceful Thuvehists. He wields a unique currentgift that allows him to nullify the powers of others, making him valuable in a universe where power is constantly contested.
On the other hand, Cyra is from the Shotet civilization, a brutal and aggressive people known for their violent conquests and harsh treatment of others. Cyra carries the burden of her currentgift, a power that causes her constant pain and misery while giving her the ability to inflict great pain on others through a mere touch.
When the Shotet’s tyrannical leader, Ryzek, who is also Cyra’s brother, captures Akos and brings him to their world, he is made a servant of Ryzek. Initially, their relationship is defined by mistrust and hostility, but as they spend more time together, they begin to understand each other’s struggles and inner turmoil. Akos sees the suffering Cyra endures due to her currentgift, and he decides to help her find a way to be free from its torment.
As the story progresses, Akos and Cyra become intertwined in a web of political intrigue and power struggles within the galaxy. Their journey takes them on a quest to unveil the secrets behind the currentgifts and the mysterious force known as the “fate.” Through their trials and hardships, they forge a deep bond, transcending their differences and challenging the boundaries of their worlds’ longstanding animosity.
Chosen Ones
Fifteen years ago, five ordinary teenagers were singled out by a prophecy to take down an impossibly powerful entity wreaking havoc across North America. He was known as the Dark One, causing catastrophic events known as Drains, which leveled cities and claimed thousands of lives. The teenagers, known as Chosen Ones, gave everything they had to defeat him.
After the Dark One fell, the world went back to normal, but not for the Chosen Ones. Ten years later, though the champions remain celebrities, the world has moved forward, and a whole, younger generation doesn’t seem to recall the days of endless fear. But Sloane remembers. She can’t forget when the paparazzi haunt her every step, just as the Dark One still haunts her dreams. Unlike everyone else, she hasn’t moved on; she’s adrift—no direction, no goals, no purpose.
But the Dark One is not gone.
On the eve of the Ten-Year Celebration of Peace, a new trauma hits the Chosen: the death of one of their own. And when they gather for the funeral at the enshrined site of their triumph, they discover to their horror, that the Dark One’s reign never really ended. Its ultimate goal was much bigger than they, the government, or even prophecy could have foretold. It’s bigger than the world itself.
Divergent
In a future dystopian Chicago, the society is divided into five factions, each representing a different personality trait: Abnegation (selflessness), Amity (peace), Candor (honesty), Dauntless (bravery), and Erudite (intelligence). At the age of 16, every citizen must choose a faction that aligns with their personality, and where they will belong for the rest of their lives.
Even though Tris was born into Abnegation, she always felt like she didn’t quite belong there. On Choosing Day, she makes a daring decision to choose the Dauntless faction, known for its courage and fierce determination. Renaming herself Tris, she embarks on a challenging initiation process, facing physical and mental tests that push her to her limits. Along the way, she makes friends, like Four, an enigmatic Dauntless trainer, but also encounters enemies and secrets that threaten her newfound identity.
As Tris struggles to fit into the aggressive and competitive world of Dauntless, she discovers that she is Divergent, a rare and dangerous condition that makes her unable to into just one faction. Divergent people are seen as a threat to society because they cannot be controlled by the faction system. Tris must keep her true nature hidden, as those who discover her secret could eliminate her.
Tris soon unravels a sinister plot by Erudite to overthrow Abnegation and seize control of the government. Tris’ courage, intelligence, and determination make her a central figure in the fight against the nefarious plans of the Erudite leader, Jeanine Matthews.
FAQs
How many total books did Veronica Roth write?
The author Veronica Roth has written more than 17 books and short story collections since the publication of her first book, ‘Divergent.’
In what book series is ‘Carve the Mark’?
Veronica Roth’s ‘Carve the Mark‘ book is the first book in her Carve the Mark book series. the second book in the series is named ‘The Fates Divide,’ and was published in 2018.
What is the reading order of Veronica Roth’s Divergent book series?
Veronica Roth’s Divergent book series is best read in this order; ‘Divergent,’ ‘Insurgent,’ and ‘Allegiant.’
How many book series did Veronica Roth publish?
Veronica Roth has written two book series namely, Carve the Mark and Divergent.
