Insurgent by Veronica Roth

Roth, Veronica (2012).  Insurgent.  New York: Katherine Tegen Books.

Tris is back trying to stop the coming war.  But is it worth the loss of those she loves?


This is book two to the Divergent trilogy and I liked it!  I think Divergent was better, but this one is still worth reading, because there is more character development and you figure out more of the story and how Tris deals with the choices and actions she made in the first book.  It shows how the dystopian world is falling apart and hints at something bigger (book #3...).  It kind of reminded me of The Giver (Lois Lowry) or Running out of Time (Margaret Petersen Haddix).  I really enjoy these dystopian novels because it shows a different world and makes me wonder how they ever got to where they are.  It makes me grateful to live in the free country that I live in!

The Brotherband Chronicles Book 2: The Invaders - John Flanagan

Flanagan, John (2012).  The Brotherband Chronicles Book 2: The Invaders.  New York: Philomel Books.

After the Brotherband competition Hal and the Herons sail off to redeem themselves and catch the thief Zavac before the Andomal is lost forever.


I love these books!  They are such a great read and so interesting in how all of the sailing stuff works!  It is really interesting to see how a ship captains mind would work when going into battle.  Also the loyalty they show each other.  Another great piece of work from John Flanagan.  I am a fan of all of his books!