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

    Divergent is the first book in a dystopian young adult trilogy by Veronica Roth. Written from the perspective of Beatrice Prior, also known as Tris,…

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    Insurgent

    2012 · Veronica Roth

    One choice can transform you—or it can destroy you. Tris Prior faces the growing unrest among the factions and must continue to protect those she…

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  3. Cover of Allegiant

    Allegiant

    2013 · Veronica Roth

    The faction-based society that Tris Prior once believed in is destroyed by violence and betrayal. When given the chance to leave, Tris and Tobias…

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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?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Divergent”. Start with “Divergent.”

How many books are in the Divergent series?

We list 5 books by Veronica Roth , published between 2011–2014.

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.