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“Roth’s stories are compelling, emotionally
evocative, and satisfying. Riveting.” (Kirkus Reviews)
“In these stories, Roth invokes romance, action, family, revenge,
and loss. They serve as an introduction to Roth’s work and a
showcase of her versatility, though existing fans will get the
most out of these offerings.” (Publishers Weekly)
“Each story in Roth’s timeless collection—like all great science
fiction—is about humanity, how technology can transform our
relationships with each other, how it can highlight love and joy
and grief, and the delicate web of all that makes us human.”
(Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Warcross
Series)
“A marvel of genre dexterity. From world to word and character to
character, Roth displays her signature hand for world building,
and, above all, compassion for people at ends and beginnings.”
(Somaiya Daud, author of Mirage)
“Roth once again challenges readers’ imaginations with her
divergent thinking. These delicately crafted slices of future
life are filled with characters you truly care about, in
situations that bend your mind in all the right ways!” (Neal
Shusterman, author of Challenge Deep and Scythe)
“Each story here is its own unforgettable constellation of
imagination and aching humanity. They will burn bright in your
heart for years to come.” (Alexandra Bracken, author of The
Darkest Minds)
“Roth is a remarkable storyteller. Her latest offering is yet
another testament to her incredible talent—and a definite
must-read.” (Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author
of Sadie )
Praise for The es Divide: “The expansive world Roth introduced
in the series opener gets even bigger in this sequel, with a bevy
of additional characters, deepened secrets, and complex
interplanetary politics.” (Booklist Online)
“If you enjoyed Carve the Mark and this intricate world that
Veronica Roth created, you’ll definitely be a fan of The es
Divide. This sequel...[gives] the reader a closer look while also
setting parts of what we thought we knew about the world and the
characters aflame.” (Hypable)
“The es Divide features themes like hope and resilience and is
told from four perspectives, as the lives of its two heroes are
ruled by their es spoken by the oracles at their births. Of
course, a little romance gets in the way as well.”
(Entertainment Weekly)
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From the Back Cover
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NO WORLD IS LIKE THE OTHER.
Within this masterful collection, each setting is more strange
and wonderful than the last, brimming with new technologies and
beings. And yet, for all the advances in these futuristic lands,
the people still must confront deeply human problems. In these
six short stories, Veronica Roth reaches into the unknown and
draws forth something startlingly familiar and profoundly
beautiful.
In “INERTIA,” friends Claire and Matt stopped speaking six months
ago. When Matt gets into a car accident and his end looks
certain, he requests a visitation, a procedure that allows him
and Claire to revisit shared memories—and a chance to discover
what went wrong.
“THE SPINNERS” follows bounty hunter Atleigh Kent as she tracks
and kills leeches—a predatory extraterrestrial race that
illegally absorbs human host bodies. But death begets death, and
Atleigh is relentless in her search for revenge.
Imagine a unique symphony, a slow ode of aches and joy, notes
created by each body as it lives and as it dies. In “HEARKEN,”
these songs are heard by a select few. As Darya makes a difficult
decision between her role as a recorder of life songs or death
songs, she discovers where the two merge.
“VIM AND VIGOR” explores fandom, anxiety, and female friendship
through Edie’s choice to use the Elucidation Protocol, a
simulated reality technology that reveals the likely outcomes of
difficult decisions.
In “ARMORED ONES,” Teka has one mission while working undercover
with the Storyteller: kill Cyra Noavek. Akos, on the other hand,
must prove his wit and mettle in a rite that will likely kill
him.
“THE TRANSFORMATIONIST” delves into the psyche of Otho—a prisoner
in jail for a crime he never intended to commit. His honest story
is all it would take to release him, but he refuses to speak.
This collection has something for new and old fans alike.
Divergent’s globally bestselling author, Veronica Roth, weaves
tales that begin with a hope for a better end, but always end
with a better understanding of the beginning.
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