Young adult · Dystopian · Science fiction
Insurgent
The second book of a dystopian trilogy set in a city split into factions defined by a single virtue. The simmering conflict between factions turns to open war, and Tris must decide whom to trust.
Facts last checked 2026-10-16
- First published
- 2012
- Pace
- Fast
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 525
- Format
- Book 2 of 3 in Divergent
Read this if you like quick, plot-driven young adult dystopia with a conflicted heroine.
Skip this if you haven't read the first book, as it follows on directly and assumes you know the setup.
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Quick answers about Insurgent
- What is Insurgent about?
- The second book of a dystopian trilogy set in a city split into factions defined by a single virtue. The simmering conflict between factions turns to open war, and Tris must decide whom to trust.
- Who should read Insurgent?
- Read it if you like quick, plot-driven young adult dystopia with a conflicted heroine. Skip it if you haven't read the first book, as it follows on directly and assumes you know the setup.
- How long and how fast is Insurgent?
- It is a fast-paced, long read of about 525 pages, first published in 2012.
- Does Insurgent have content warnings?
- Content we flag: Violence, Death, War, Grief.
- Can I borrow Insurgent for free?
- Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Insurgent; the borrow button above searches it for you.
- What should I read after Insurgent?
- Readers who liked it often move on to The Hunger Games, Red Queen, Legend.
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