Divergent by Veronica Roth

My Ratings:
Vocabulary:  *****
Ingredients: *****
Satisfaction: *****
Lexile Level: 700L
Genre:  Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Romance
My Opinions: I loved Divergent. The movie just came out and I am glad I read the book before the movie (my sister saw the movie first and is now struggling while reading the book). It is set in a utopian setting where people of this country are divided into five factions: Amity (the peaceful), Dauntless (the brave), Erudite (the intelligent), Candor (the honest), and Abnegation (the selfless). Beatrice is in Abnegation. The book starts out with her and several other teenagers of this society taking a test which will determine what faction they are best suited for. Beatrice is freaking out and Caleb, her brother, seems really cool. Guess what her results come out as? Yup...Divergent (hence the title name). Divergents are considered dangerous. It almost seems as though they have a mind of their own, not conforming to society. The choosing ceremony rolls in and Beatrice must choose her faction. What will it be? After choosing, she is taken through a journey where she learns several secrets, hidden desires, and her fears. FULL of suspense. I read it in 3 hours. Now that is saying something:). I cannot wait to read Insurgent (only about 300th on the library request list...no biggie).

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Origin by Jessica Khoury

My Ratings:
Vocabulary:  *****
Ingredients: *****
Satisfaction: *****
Lexile Level: 740L
Genre:  Science Fiction, Action, Drama, Romance
My Opinions: Pia has grown up in a secret laboratory hidden in the Amazon forest. She is immortal and invulnerable. She is a new immortal race created and raised by a group of scientists. This is important and expensive research, which is why there is an electric fence surrounding the compound. One day, Pia finds a hole and like all curious beings, ventures out into the wilderness where she finds and learns from a new family of indigenous family for the first time in her life. She meets Eio, a boy from the village. Together they embark on a romantic and action-filled journey to find the truth and secrets behind her origin. Some truths come with deadly consequences. I was up all night reading this book. This just shows the type of book it is. There is suspense and drama that will leave you thinking about it after it is done. Totally recommend.

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