I think it's fascinating to look at a world that an author has created that has sort of stemmed from the world now, and usually dystopian books point out something about our current world and exaggerates a tendency or a belief.

Veronica Roth

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I decide to do what I always do when I'm not sure what's going on... by Veronica Roth

I decide to do what I always do when I'm not sure what's going on: I act like everyone else.

not-sure

Just because they didn’t shoot you all in the head doesn’t mean their intentions were somehow honorable. Why do you think they came here? Just to run through your hallways, knock you conscious, and leave?

running mean thinking

I used to go outside every day and invent these elaborate worlds and scenarios in my head, and when I grew too old for playing pretend, I started to write everything down instead.

used writing world

And don't pay attention to Christina. Your face doesn't look that bad." He smiles a little. "I mean, it looks good. It always looks good. i mean--you look brave. Dauntless." His eyes skirt mine, and he scratches the back of his head. The silence grows between us. It was a nice thing to say, but he acts like it means more than just words. I hope I am wrong. I could not be attracted to Al-- I could not be attracted to anyone that fragile. I smile as much as my bruised cheek will allow, hoping that will diffuse the tension.

nice eye mean

I cross my arms. "It was a two minute conversation." "I don't think a smaller time frame makes it less unwise." He furrows his eyebrows and touches the corner of my bruised eye with his fingertips. My head jerks back, but he doesn't take his hand away. Instead he sighs. "You know, if you could just learn to attack first, you might do better." "Attack first?" I say. "How will that help?" "You're fast. If you can get a few good hits in before they know what's going on, you could win." He shrugs, and his hand falls.

eye winning fall

I'm surprised you know that," I say quietly, " since you left halfway through my one and only fight." "It wasn't something I wanted to watch." he says. What's that supposed to mean?

fighting watches mean

I want to break something, or hit something, but I am afraid to m... by Veronica Roth

I want to break something, or hit something, but I am afraid to move, so I start crying instead.

fear want moving

I close my eyes. I don't expect Four to reassure me, and he makes no effort to, but I feel better standing here than I did out there among the people who are my friends, my faction.

feel-better eye people

I traded cowardice for cruelty; I traded weakness for ferocity. by Veronica Roth

I traded cowardice for cruelty; I traded weakness for ferocity.

cruelty cowardice weakness

I am a naturally curious person. -Tris by Veronica Roth

I am a naturally curious person. -Tris

tris curious persons

He looks like a man who has spent most of his life frowning. by Veronica Roth

He looks like a man who has spent most of his life frowning.

frowning men looks

Nothing else is alright. But we are. -Tobias by Veronica Roth

Nothing else is alright. But we are. -Tobias

tobias alright

Beatrice. We should think of our family. But. But we must also th... by Veronica Roth

Beatrice. We should think of our family. But. But we must also think of ourselves.

divergent should thinking

But I understand now what Tori said about her tattoo representing a fear she overcame-a reminder of where she was, as well as a reminder of who she is now. Maybe there is a way to honor my old life as I embrace my new one. "yes," I say. "Three of these flying birds." I touch my collarbone, marking the path of their flight-toward my heart. One for each member of the family I left behind.

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I suppose that now would be the time to ask for forgiveness for all the things I've done, but I'm sure my list would never be complete. I also don't believe that whatever comes after life depends on my correctly reciting a list of my transgressions...I don't believe that what comes after depends on anything I do at all.

done would-be believe

I don't have a bullet in my head, do I? So I'm fine. by Veronica Roth

I don't have a bullet in my head, do I? So I'm fine.

fine bullets

I only came for Cake" -Tobias Eaton, Divergent by Veronica Roth

I only came for Cake" -Tobias Eaton, Divergent

tobias divergent cake

I was born for Abegnation. I was planning on leaving Dauntless, and becoming factionless. But then I met 'her', and...I felt like maybe I could make something more of my decision.

becoming leaving decision

I smirk as Peter misses again. I can't help myself. "Hey, Peter," I say, " Remember what a target is?

smirk target missing

Do I look like I’ve been crying?’ I say. ‘Hmm.’ He leans in close, narrowing his eyes like he’s inspecting my face. A smile tugs at the corner of his mouth. Even closer, so we would be breathng the same air- if I could remember to breathe. ‘No, Tris,’ he says. A more serious look replaces his smile as he adds, ‘You look tough as nails.

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