Lazy weekend reading: Divergent

"Becoming fearless isn't the point. That's impossible. It's learning to control your fear, and how to be free of it" - Veronica Roth, Divergent

We have something a little different for you today; a book review! But of course we had to put a fashion spin on it so we took some more black and white photos (after such lovely positive feedback from last time). If you hadn't noticed there has been a trend of futuristic dystopian novels and movies lately. Divergent is the first part in a trilogy by Veronica Roth that solidly adds to that popular genre. Ever since we were introduced to The Hunger Games trilogy a couple of years ago we've been enjoying these easy to read sci-fi relatives. Female protagonist, post-apocalyptic society, questioning of social structure, action, danger, romantic sub-plot, all things that seem to draw us in.

Divergent did not disappoint and threw us into it's new and interesting world. The books follow Tris Prior through post-apocalyptic Chicago, where society is divided into five distinct groups (called "factions") according to social/personality related characteristics. 

It was easy to read and we felt filled with the need to know what happens next and why everything is this way. Some questions are answered, but of course like any good introduction to a series you are left with even more unanswered. 

We had to include the last photo because lets be real, this is the position we read in most of the time haha

If you've love books like The Hunger Games, The Darkest Minds, Matched, or Delerium (which are pretty great btw) you love this one! We are massive advocate of reading books before the movie. We always find it easier to follow and you can just sit back and enjoy the visuals; characters, costumes, sets; we love it all. So to all those wanting to see the first installment of the futuristic dystopian movie trilogy Divergent coming out this week, we'd highly recommend reading the book before you do!

Check in later in the week for some more Divergent inspired content (hint it gets fashiony!)