The End and Other Beginnings: Stories from the Future
Bestselling Divergent and Carve the Mark author Veronica Roth delivers a stunning collection of novella-length stories set in the future, illustrated with startling black-and-white artwork.
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 stories, Veronica Roth reaches into the unknown and draws forth something startlingly familiar and profoundly beautiful.
With tales of friendship and revenge, plus two new stories from the Carve the Mark universe, this collection has something for new and old fans alike. Each story begins with a hope for a better end, but always end with a better understanding of the beginning.
With beautifully intricate black-and-white interior illustrations and a uniquely designed package, this is the perfect gift for book lovers.
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.