Frankly, at that level of pain I don’t see how she could realistically function. The main female character, Cyra, suffers from chronic pain, more like chronic agony. The whole ableist thing-the equivalent to “racist” expect it refers to the “differently-abled' (formerly known as 'handicapped') or in this case concerning chronic pain-was even more ridiculous.

Some reviews counter the unpersuasive arguments of early reviewers. On Amazon at least, some of the comments correct the incorrect examples in the reviews. And of those who had formerly given it a good review back peddling, “Well, I didn’t see anything racist or ableist but now I’ve seen the light” sort of stuff. I was rather surprised at all the “This is racist! This is ‘ableist!' Don’t read it!” reviews. This production includes a bonus excerpt from The Fates Divide, Veronica Roth's powerful follow-up novel performed by Austin Butler, Emily Rankin, Erin Spencer, and MacLeod Andrews!Ī couple of hours in, feeling a tad bored and confused, I read the reviews on Goodreads.

When the time comes, will they choose loyalty or love? But fighting for what’s right might mean betraying their countries, their families, and each other. When Akos and Cyra are caught in the middle of a raging rebellion, everything they’ve been led to believe about their world and themselves must be called into question. But as Akos fights for his own survival, he recognizes that Cyra is also fighting for hers, and that her true gift - resilience - might be what saves them both. Cyra is known for her deadly power of transferring extraordinary pain unto others with simple touch, and her tyrant brother uses her as a weapon against those who challenge him. When Akos and his brother are kidnapped by the ruling Noavek family, Akos is forced to serve Cyra, the sister of a dictator who governs with violence and fear. “Roth offers a richly imagined, often brutal world of political intrigue and adventure, with a slow-burning romance at its core.” (ALA Booklist)Ĭyra Noavek and Akos Kereseth have grown up in enemy countries locked in a long-standing fight for dominance over their shared planet. “Roth skillfully weaves the careful world-building and intricate web of characters that distinguished Divergent.” ( VOYA, starred review) Number one New York Times best seller * Wall Street Journal best seller * USA Today best seller * Number one IndieBound best seller Globally best-selling Divergent author Veronica Roth delivers a breathtaking fantasy featuring an unusual friendship, an epic love story, and a galaxy-sweeping adventure.

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