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“Maybe time would not feel as heavy if I didn't have this guilt - the guilt of knowing the truth and stuffing it down where no one can see it.”

Quote by Veronica Roth

Book:Insurgent
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Insurgent

This book is the second installment in a dystopian series, continuing the story of a young protagonist navigating a world torn apart by conflict and oppression. The narrative explores themes of courage, friendship, and the struggle for freedom in a society where the lines between right and wrong are blurred. more

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Veronica Roth
Veronica Roth

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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