The Sixth Faction Review: Is Veronica Roth's New Divergent Book Worth Reading?

Veronica Roth is back with The Sixth Faction, a new Divergent book that reimagines Tris Prior’s story—and I went into it VERY skeptical.

Fifteen years after the original Divergent series took over YA, we’re heading back to the factions, the Choosing Ceremony, and the characters millions of readers grew up with. But this time, things are going to be very, very different.

In this mostly spoiler-free The Sixth Faction book review, I’m talking about what it’s like to return to the Divergent universe, whether this alternate-universe story works, and the question longtime fans really want answered:

Is The Sixth Faction actually worth reading?

If you’re a Divergent fan, you’re going to want to hear this one.

The Sixth Faction by Veronica Roth
Publication date: October 6, 2026

Listen now—and find out whether we owe Veronica Roth an apology.

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