Divergent Books in Order

Veronica Roth's young-adult dystopian trilogy follows Beatrice "Tris" Prior in a future Chicago divided into five personality-based factions, where she discovers she is Divergent and uncovers a conspiracy threatening her society. The companion volume Four retells key events through the eyes of her mentor and love interest, Tobias.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Divergent

    Divergent

    2011 · Veronica Roth

    In a fractured future Chicago, society is split into five factions, each devoted to a single virtue. When sixteen-year-old Beatrice Prior must choose…

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  2. Cover of Insurgent

    Insurgent

    2012 · Veronica Roth

    Reeling from violence and personal loss, Tris navigates a city thrown into chaos as the rigid faction system begins to crumble. Haunted by grief and…

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  3. Cover of Allegiant

    Allegiant

    2013 · Veronica Roth

    With the old order shattered, Tris and Tobias venture beyond the walls of Chicago, hoping to discover what lies past the only home they've ever…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Divergent books in?

Publication order — Recommended by author Veronica Roth Start with “Divergent.”

How many books are in the Divergent series?

We list 3 books by Veronica Roth , published between 2011–2013.

Where can I buy the Divergent books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted an error? We continuously correct the catalog.