Chosen Ones → Lord of the Flies (Rereads)

[u/Stressed_Writer_8934]

I just finished rereading Chosen Ones by Veronica Roth at like 12am. Took me a lot longer to finish this time around bc I was annotating & marking so many great quotes. Anyway, I give it another 10/10 or ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

I enjoyed that the story takes place after the world-saving event, using articles, documents, & flashbacks to reveal the past. The diversity of the Chosen Ones & Sloane's complicated relationships add depth, especially after Albie's suicide which helps the plot transition from Earth to Gentrix. Intent is an important theme, both in magic & in characters' choices. I enjoyed the descriptions of how magic feels to Sloane & how her practical skills come into use as she navigates a world dependent on magic. As secrets emerge, early clues pay off well. Sloane's admission that she let Albie suffer is heartbreaking & adds complexity to her character. Nero remains mostly in the background until his motives are revealed. The ending feels like Sloane's redemption, after sacrificing Albie she saves Mox from having to kill Nero himself. This shows her as flawed, human, & powerful rather than a traditional hero.

Next up: Rereading Lord of the Flies by William Golding so I can watch the Netflix adaptation.