I missed these books as they came out when I was in college. but I enjoyed the movies and feel like love with four. so I thought I'd read them.

if I had read these as a teen I bet I would have eaten them up. it doesn't hit as well as an adult but still enjoyable.

the dystopian world and concept I liked. it did keep me entertained and wanting to read more.

there were some religious themes that as a non-religious person were a bit much. but did not mess up the plot for me. I do think the way sex is discussed is... interesting? it's not bad but it does feel a bit awkward. and maybe that's how it's supposed to feel? I just can't really tell the author's meaning there. four's personality in the movies is a bit better in my opinion. my last gripe is how strong tris will seem but then she cries or is about to cry constantly. I felt they balanced this. better the in the movie.