From the Publisher
Roth’s stories are compelling, emotionally evocative, and satisfying. Riveting.” — Kirkus Reviews
“In these stories, Roth invokes romance, action, family, revenge, and loss. They serve as an introduction to Roth’s work and a showcase of her versatility, though existing fans will get the most out of these offerings.” — Publishers Weekly
“Each story in Roth’s timeless collection—like all great science fiction—is about humanity, how technology can transform our relationships with each other, how it can highlight love and joy and grief, and the delicate web of all that makes us human.” — Marie Lu, New York Times bestselling author of the Warcross Series
“A marvel of genre dexterity. From world to word and character to character, Roth displays her signature hand for world building, and, above all, compassion for people at ends and beginnings.” — Somaiya Daud, author of Mirage
“Roth once again challenges readers’ imaginations with her divergent thinking. These delicately crafted slices of future life are filled with characters you truly care about, in situations that bend your mind in all the right ways!” — Neal Shusterman, author of Challenge Deep and Scythe
“Each story here is its own unforgettable constellation of imagination and aching humanity. They will burn bright in your heart for years to come.” — Alexandra Bracken, author of The Darkest Minds
“Roth is a remarkable storyteller. Her latest offering is yet another testament to her incredible talent—and a definite must-read.” — Courtney Summers, New York Times bestselling author of Sadie
Praise for The Fates Divide: “The expansive world Roth introduced in the series opener gets even bigger in this sequel, with a bevy of additional characters, deepened secrets, and complex interplanetary politics.” — Booklist Online
“If you enjoyed Carve the Mark and this intricate world that Veronica Roth created, you’ll definitely be a fan of The Fates Divide. This sequel...[gives] the reader a closer look while also setting parts of what we thought we knew about the world and the characters aflame.” — Hypable
“The Fates Divide features themes like hope and resilience and is told from four perspectives, as the lives of its two heroes are ruled by their fates spoken by the oracles at their births. Of course, a little romance gets in the way as well.” — Entertainment Weekly
Praise for Carve the Mark: “Roth skillfully weaves the careful world-building and intricate web of characters that distinguished Divergent, with settings that are rich with color, ripe for a cinematographer. Readers will be anxiously awaiting the sequel.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)
“Brimming with plot twists and highly likely to please Roth’s fans.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Roth offers a richly imagined, often-brutal world of political intrigue and adventure, with a slow-burning romance at its core.” — Booklist
“Roth’s worldbuilding is commendable; each nation is distinct, interacting with the current in ways that give insight into her characters’ motivations. Roth thoughtfully addresses substantial issues, such as the power of self-determination in the face of fate.” — Publishers Weekly
“This duology offers shades of George Lucas sprawl and influence, Game of Thrones clan intrigue, and a little Romeo & Juliet-style romance.” — USA Today
Somaiya Daud
A marvel of genre dexterity. From world to word and character to character, Roth displays her signature hand for world building, and, above all, compassion for people at ends and beginnings.
Booklist Online
Praise for The Fates Divide: “The expansive world Roth introduced in the series opener gets even bigger in this sequel, with a bevy of additional characters, deepened secrets, and complex interplanetary politics.
Marie Lu
Each story in Roth’s timeless collection—like all great science fiction—is about humanity, how technology can transform our relationships with each other, how it can highlight love and joy and grief, and the delicate web of all that makes us human.
Hypable
If you enjoyed Carve the Mark and this intricate world that Veronica Roth created, you’ll definitely be a fan of The Fates Divide. This sequel...[gives] the reader a closer look while also setting parts of what we thought we knew about the world and the characters aflame.
Neal Shusterman
Roth once again challenges readers’ imaginations with her divergent thinking. These delicately crafted slices of future life are filled with characters you truly care about, in situations that bend your mind in all the right ways!
Entertainment Weekly
The Fates Divide features themes like hope and resilience and is told from four perspectives, as the lives of its two heroes are ruled by their fates spoken by the oracles at their births. Of course, a little romance gets in the way as well.
Courtney Summers
Roth is a remarkable storyteller. Her latest offering is yet another testament to her incredible talent—and a definite must-read.
Alexandra Bracken
Each story here is its own unforgettable constellation of imagination and aching humanity. They will burn bright in your heart for years to come.
Booklist
Roth offers a richly imagined, often-brutal world of political intrigue and adventure, with a slow-burning romance at its core.
USA Today
This duology offers shades of George Lucas sprawl and influence, Game of Thrones clan intrigue, and a little Romeo & Juliet-style romance.
Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)
Praise for Carve the Mark: “Roth skillfully weaves the careful world-building and intricate web of characters that distinguished Divergent, with settings that are rich with color, ripe for a cinematographer. Readers will be anxiously awaiting the sequel.
Booklist
Roth offers a richly imagined, often-brutal world of political intrigue and adventure, with a slow-burning romance at its core.
USA Today
This duology offers shades of George Lucas sprawl and influence, Game of Thrones clan intrigue, and a little Romeo & Juliet-style romance.
Kirkus Reviews
2019-07-14
Roth (The Fates Divide, 2018, etc.) delivers six stories of possible futures full of grit and hope.
A teen girl links memories with her former best friend as part of a "last visitation" program. A bounty hunter seeks to avenge her mother's death in a future where aliens can buy digital skin to change their appearances. A gifted musician must choose between a future of hearing only life songs or death songs as a Hearkener amid the threat of bioterrorism. A comics fan struggles to rebuild relationships after an accident killed one of her best friends and split their friend group. Akos Kereseth and Teka, both characters from Carve the Mark, prepare for defining moments in their lives. A prisoner on furlough must decide how best to face his past and fight for his future. Roth's stories are compelling, emotionally evocative, and satisfying. Most of the cast defaults to white, but several are people of color, including biracial (white/Korean and white/Indian) and Latinx characters. Characters are also predominantly straight, but one story features a gay romance. Three of the six stories have been previously published in other anthologies, but they gain new impact in the context of this anthology's focus on futurities. Final art not seen.
Riveting. (Science fiction. 14-18)
