§Author· 21 books
Veronica Roth
Also known as Veronica Anne Roth
Dystopian fiction and young adult speculative narrative experienced a major surge with the release of the bestselling novel Divergent, which explores a strictly divided society based on personality traits. Author Veronica Roth gained international prominence through this debut trilogy and expanded her bibliography with works such as When Among Crows, Chosen Ones, and Arch-Conspirator. Her dystopian and speculative fiction releases have sold more than 35 million copies worldwide.
Career & Background
Veronica Anne Roth was born on August 19, 1988, in New York City and grew up outside of Chicago, Illinois. She attended Northwestern University, graduating in 2010. While still an undergraduate student, she wrote her debut novel, Divergent, which became a #1 New York Times bestseller upon publication in 2011. The success of the trilogy—comprising Divergent, Insurgent, and Allegiant—led to three major motion picture adaptations starring Theo James and Kate Winslet. She also authored companion works such as Four, expanding on key backstory elements. Roth currently lives in Chicago with her husband, Nelson Fitch, and their dog, writing full-time across young adult and adult speculative genres.
Writing Style & Themes
Roth's writing regularly examines social division, political control, individual autonomy, and moral choices under systemic pressure. Her storytelling relies on fast-paced action, high tension, and intimate first-person narration. While her early career established her in young adult dystopian fiction, her subsequent project releases explore adult fantasy, sci-fi duologies, and folklore-inspired urban novellas, analyzing power structures and personal identity.
Major Works
- Divergent — The opening novel of Roth's dystopian trilogy, following Tris Prior in a post-apocalyptic Chicago structured into five personality-driven factions.
- When Among Crows — An urban fantasy novella rooted in Slavic folklore, featuring mythological creatures and quest-driven redemption set in modern-day Chicago.
- Four — A companion collection of short fiction detailing key backstory events and perspectives from Tobias Eaton prior to the events of Divergent.
§All Books
When Among Crows
Veronica Roth, 2024
92 ratings
Four: The Transfer
Veronica Roth, 2013
74 ratings
Four: The Initiate
Veronica Roth, 2014
40 ratings
Four: The Son
Veronica Roth, 2014
36 ratings
Four: The Traitor
Veronica Roth, 2014
35 ratings
Divergent Series Ultimate Four-Book Collection
Veronica Roth, 2011
8 ratings
The Son
Veronica Roth, 2014
1 ratings
Divergent Series Four-Book Collection Box Set
Veronica Roth, 2011
Niezgodna
Veronica Roth, 2011
Divergente raconté par Quatre
Veronica Roth, 2014
Divergent
Veronica Roth, 2011
Divergent Anniversary 4-Book Box Set: Divergent, Insurgent, Allegiant, Four
Veronica Roth, 2011
ناهمتا
Veronica Roth, 2011
Divergente
Veronica Roth, 2011
Four: The Transfer: A Divergent Story
Veronica Roth, 2013
Quatro: Histórias da Série Divergente
Veronica Roth, 2014
Απόκλιση
Veronica Roth, 2011
โฟร์
Veronica Roth, 2014
سنتشکن
Veronica Roth, 2011
Die Bestimmung
Veronica Roth, 2011
ไดเวอร์เจนท์ มายาเร้นโลก
Veronica Roth, 2011