Veronica Roth Announces 2 New Divergent Books 15 Years After Original
Author Veronica Roth announced two new books in the Divergent series at New York BookCon on April 18. The books will explore an alternate timeline where main character Tris doesn't transfer to the Dauntless faction.
Veronica Roth surprised fans at New York BookCon by announcing she's written two new books set in the Divergent universe. The 37-year-old author revealed the companion duology will explore an alternate timeline asking "What if Tris hadn't transferred to Dauntless?"
The first book, titled "The Sixth Faction," will be released in October 2026. The cover markets it as "A New Divergent Series" to signal the return to this popular dystopian world.
The original Divergent trilogy, which began in 2011, became a cultural phenomenon. The books sold millions of copies worldwide and were adapted into movies starring Shailene Woodley as Tris Prior, the brave teenager who defied her society's rigid faction system.
Roth's announcement comes 15 years after the first Divergent book launched the young adult dystopian craze. The new books will serve as companion stories rather than direct sequels, giving fans a fresh take on the familiar world.
Divergent was a massive hit that spawned movies starring Shailene Woodley and inspired countless young adult dystopian novels. Fans have waited 15 years for new content from this beloved world.
"The Sixth Faction" releases in October 2026, with the second book in the duology expected to follow.
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