“'Divergent' was my utopian world. I mean, that wasn't the plan. I never even set out to write dystopian fiction, that's just what I had when I was finished. At the beginning, I was just writing about a place I found interesting and a character with a compelling story, and as I began to build the world, I realized that it was my utopia.”

American novelist of the 2010s dystopian YA series *Divergent*, Roth crafted a world where societal factions force characters into rigid roles, exploring themes of identity, rebellion, and self-discovery. Her work blends sharp social commentary with gripping narrative, appealing to readers who seek both escapism and thought-provoking reflection.