Veronica Roth

Veronica Roth

Veronica Roth, the mind behind the Divergent series, has carved out her place as one of the leading voices in young adult dystopian fiction. Born in 1988 in Chicago, Illinois, Roth’s early life was filled with a love for storytelling, which she nurtured through writing short stories, novels, and more. Her path to success wasn’t instantaneous; it was a journey of honing her craft and embracing her unique voice.

Roth’s breakout moment came in 2011 with the publication of Divergent, the first book in a trilogy set in a future society divided into factions based on virtues. This high-stakes world, with its exploration of identity, fear, and rebellion, resonated deeply with readers, launching Roth into the spotlight. But Divergent wasn’t just a story about a girl caught in a conflict—it was a reflection of the complexities of choice and control, and how the decisions we make shape not just ourselves, but the world around us.

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Updated 04/07/2025
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Books by Veronica Roth
  ★ 7.86 / 81
  ★ 7.14 / 59
  ★ 6.92 / 37
  ★ 7.66 / 15
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Series by Veronica Roth

Divergent (4 books)
Carve the Mark (2 books)
The Chosen Ones (1 books)

Speculative Fiction Books

(The Chosen Ones #2 / 2)
2025 | science fiction | Release date TBA
2023 | science fiction, dystopia
2022 | science fiction, dystopia
(The Chosen Ones #1 / 2)
2020 | science fiction
2019 | science fiction, short stories, young adult
(Carve the Mark #2 / 2)
2018 | science fiction, fantasy, young adult
(Carve the Mark #1 / 2)
2017 | science fiction, fantasy, young adult
(Divergent)
2014 | science fiction, short stories, young adult, dystopia
(Divergent #3 / 3)
2013 | science fiction, young adult, dystopia, movie
(Divergent #2 / 3)
2012 | science fiction, young adult, dystopia, movie
(Divergent #1 / 3)
2011 | science fiction, young adult, dystopia, movie

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