Divergent

I loved this book, and this is why.-The romance was not weird or unequal. It felt real and genuine to me, and in light of all the creepy, unrealistic YA novel romances, it was a blessing to see one that wasn't creepy or forced but was realistic. I also was happy to see how it was briefly discussed that looks did not come into play when it came to what made Tris attractive. We, as a culture, are in desperate need of this type of message.-The main female protagonist was strong, and smart. She wasn't TSTL, or too busy flailing all over one guy to focus on herself. Her world did not revolve around a romantic relationship. I saw her grow, and while her initial infatuation was evident, it did not overwhelm her growth; it was more like a nice complement. -The dystopian part of [b:Divergent 8306857 Divergent (Divergent, #1) Veronica Roth https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327873996s/8306857.jpg 13155899] was not cheesy. Some novels have a great premise, but weak execution; the background for [b:Divergent 8306857 Divergent (Divergent, #1) Veronica Roth https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327873996s/8306857.jpg 13155899] sounded hokey in the synopsis, but was well-written. Written from someone who is young in the writing world, this gives me hope that it may change the face of what healthy relationships and self-esteem should look like. I truly enjoyed reading {book: Divergent] and I can't wait for the next installment!