does YA dystopian fiction hold up to the test of time? we re-read divergent so you don't have to! - divergent by veronica roth

hold on tight to your zip lines because we're taking a trip back to the world of divergent for this special throwback/nostalgia episode! in honor of nostalgic november (coined just now, by us), we’re diving into Veronica Roth's iconic dystopian debut, a novel that once had us all choosing between factions and fantasising about fear landscapes. in this episode, we’re not just talking about the book — we’re discussing all the literary works that raised us. from tamora pierce and meg cabot to paul jennings and andy griffiths, we lay it all on the table including all of our listener suggestions. join us as we revisit the world of dauntless, abnegation, amity, erudite, and candor and explore the highs and lows of YA dystopia, and where divergent stands in the legacy of books like the hunger games and the maze runner.synopsis music by Amir Firouzfardsend us your voice messages here <3choose our next podcast read by going here and voting in the first week of each month!make sure you subscribe to hear our groundbreaking thoughts as soon as they are unleashed. if you want to be on the same page as us, follow us at talklit.gethit on Instagram and TikTok.theme music born from the creative genius of Big Boi B.join talk lit, get hit podcast for deep dives into the hottest BookTok recommendations, trending contemporary fiction, and literary favourites! each episode features book discussions, spoiler-filled chats, and thoughtful literary analysis of novels everyone is talking about - from viral romance and fantasy to modern classics. whether you’re looking for BookTok book reviews, author interviews, or a virtual book club experience, out podcast is your go-to space for readers who love stories and want to explore them in depth.talk lit, get hit are reading and recording on Giabal, Jagera, Jarowair & Turrbal lands. we acknowledge the cultural diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. always was, always will be.