![]() The four pieces included here-The Transfer, The Initiate, The Son, and The Traitor-plus three additional exclusive scenes, give readers an electrifying glimpse into the history and heart of Tobias, and set the stage for the epic saga of the Divergent trilogy. From #1 New York Times bestselling author Veronica Roth comes a companion volume to the worldwide bestselling divergent series, told from the per-spective of the immensely popular character Tobias. ![]() With her, it might become possible to be Tobias once again. With her, the way to righting their world might become clear. The first new initiate who jumps into the net might change all that. Two years later, Four is poised to take action, but the course is still unclear. His decisions will affect future initiates as well as uncover secrets that could threaten his own future-and the future of the entire faction system. Initiation is only the beginning, though Four must claim his place in the Dauntless hierarchy. ![]() Newly christened “Four,” he discovers during initiation that he will succeed in Dauntless. Here, he will not let fear turn him into a cowering child. Here, he will not be called the name his parents gave him. Tobias’s transfer to Dauntless is a chance to begin again. ![]() Summary: Two years before Beatrice Prior made her choice, the sixteen-year-old son of Abnegation’s faction leader did the same. Title: Four: A Divergent Story Collection (Divergent, #0.1-0.4) ![]()
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