Veronica Roth reflects on the healing power of writing and the importance of setting online boundaries. In her newsletter “Do I Like It? Reflecting on Divergent After 15 Years,” Roth discusses her mixed feelings about her Divergent series, which, despite its global success, has often received criticism. This negativity contrasts with the positive experiences she had writing her upcoming works. Roth’s new romantic dystopian fantasy series, starting with “Seek the Traitor’s Son,” will debut on May 12, 2026. Additionally, she expands the Divergent universe with “The Sixth Faction,” an alternate scenario where the protagonist, Beatrice Prior, makes a different choice at her Choosing Ceremony.
Roth shared insights into her writing process at BookCon 2026, discussing how creating new stories has allowed her to feel more hopeful about her earlier works. She expressed a straightforward view on criticism and writing, influenced by her upbringing, and spoke about the significance of writing as a personal space for healing, emphasizing the necessity of online boundaries to maintain creative clarity. Roth acknowledges that today’s stories must reflect the evolving world and is excited to bring this awareness into her new projects.