The Fates Divide

#1 New York Times Bestseller!

In the second book of the Carve the Mark duology, globally bestselling Divergent author Veronica Roth reveals how Cyra and Akos fulfill their fates. The Fates Divide is a richly imagined tale of hope and resilience told in four stunning perspectives.

The lives of Cyra Noavek and Akos Kereseth are ruled by their fates, spoken by the oracles at their births. The fates, once determined, are inescapable.

Akos is in love with Cyra, in spite of his fate: He will die in service to Cyra’s family. And when Cyra’s father, Lazmet Noavek—a soulless tyrant, thought to be dead—reclaims the Shotet throne, Akos believes his end is closer than ever.

As Lazmet ignites a barbaric war, Cyra and Akos are desperate to stop him at any cost. For Cyra, that could mean taking the life of the man who may—or may not—be her father. For Akos, it could mean giving his own. In a stunning twist, the two will discover how fate defines their lives in ways most unexpected.

Praise for Carve the Mark:

#1 New York Times bestseller * Wall Street Journal bestseller * USA Today bestseller * #1 IndieBound bestseller

“Roth skillfully weaves the careful world-building and intricate web of characters that distinguished Divergent.” —VOYA (starred review)

“Roth offers a richly imagined, often brutal world of political intrigue and adventure, with a slow-burning romance at its core.” —ALA Booklist

• Enemies to Lovers: He’s fated to die for her family. She’s the daughter of the tyrant he must stop. Their love is a rebellion against destiny itself.
• Prophecy and Fate: Born with inescapable fates spoken by oracles, Cyra and Akos must fight to forge their own paths—or surrender to what’s written in the stars.
• Multiple Perspectives: Told from four stunning points of view, this epic space opera sequel plunges readers deep into the hearts and minds of its heroes and villains.
• A Unique Magic System: With Cyra’s gift of pain and Akos’s ability to nullify the current, their powers are as intertwined and dangerous as their feelings for each other.

FATE BROUGHT THEM TOGETHER. NOW IT WILL DIVIDE THEM.

Akos Kereseth is in love with Cyra Noavek, in spite of his fate: He will die in service to the Noavek family. And when Cyra’s father, Lazmet—a soulless tyrant, thought to be dead—reclaims the Shotet throne, Akos believes his end is closer than ever. As Lazmet ignites a barbaric war, Cyra and Akos are desperate to stop him at any cost. For Cyra, that could mean taking the life of the man who may—or may not—be her father.

In a stunning twist, the two will discover how fate defines their lives in ways most unexpected. With the addition of two powerful new voices, Veronica Roth’s sequel to Carve the Mark is a chorus of hope, humor, faith, and resilience.

Praise for CARVE THE MARK: “Roth skillfully weaves the careful world-building and intricate web of characters that distinguished Divergent, with settings that are rich with color, ripe for a cinematographer. Readers will be anxiously awaiting the sequel.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)

“Brimming with plot twists and highly likely to please Roth’s fans.” - Kirkus Reviews

“Roth offers a richly imagined, often-brutal world of political intrigue and adventure, with a slow-burning romance at its core. Roth’s fans will be happily on board for the forthcoming sequel.” - Booklist

“Roth’s worldbuilding is commendable; each nation is distinct, interacting with the current in ways that give insight into her characters’ motivations. Amid political machinations and forays into space, Roth thoughtfully addresses substantial issues, such as the power of self-determination in the face of fate.” - Publishers Weekly

“The Divergent author builds out this new world – one reminiscent of Star Wars, with its discussions of ‘the current’ and ‘currentgifts’ – while still presenting the stark brutality of the circumstances both protagonists find themselves in.” - Entertainment Weekly

“This duology offers shades of George Lucas sprawl and influence, Game of Thrones clan intrigue, and a little Romeo & Juliet-style romance.  There are cliffhangers aplenty and dangling plot lines to lure us to the next book.” - USA Today

“The expansive world Roth introduced in the series opener gets even bigger in this sequel, with a bevy of additional characters, deepened secrets, and complex interplanetary politics. Fans will be eager for a conclusion to Cyra and Akos’ story...and they are likely to be satisfied.” - Booklist Online