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“Nothing else is all right.” His whisper tickles my cheek. “But we are.”

Quote by Veronica Roth

Book:Insurgent (Divergent Trilogy, Book 2)

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Insurgent (Divergent Trilogy, Book 2)

In 'Insurgent,' the protagonist faces new challenges and enemies as she navigates the complex political landscape of her society. The novel explores themes of rebellion, identity, and the search for truth amidst a world divided by factions. This second book in the Divergent Trilogy continues the story of a young woman's journey to find her place in a society that seeks to control its citizens through strict categorization. more

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Veronica Roth (born August 19, 1988) is an American novelist best known for her bestselling Divergent trilogy, which includes Divergent, Insurgent, and Allegiant. The series, set in a dystopian Chicago, explores themes of identity, choice, and societal structure. Roth graduated from Northwestern University with a degree in creative writing. She published Divergent at age 21, and the series has sold over 40 million copies worldwide, inspiring a successful film franchise. Roth continues to write and lives in Chicago with her family. more

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Author:Veronica Roth

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Book:Insurgent Collector's Edition (Enhanced Edition)

Source: Insurgent Collector's Edition (Enhanced Edition)

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Author:Veronica Roth

“His hands skim my bare arms. “Just bounce a little when you walk,” he says, kissing my forehead, “and pretend you’re afraid of their guns” —another kiss between my eyebrows— “and act like the shrinking violet you could never be ”—a kiss on my cheek— “and you’ll be fine.”

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Book:Theodore Roosevelt Cyclopedia

Source: Theodore Roosevelt Cyclopedia

“Then his eyes focus on something over my shoulder, and he starts walking. I turn to see Uriah jogging from the elevator bank. He is grinning. “Heard a rumor you were a dirty traitor,” Uriah says. “Yeah, whatever,” says Zeke. They collide in an embrace that looks almost painful to me, slapping each other’s backs and laughing with their fists clasped between them.”

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