Veronica Roth Discusses Seek the Traitor's Son and Her Divergent

From her brand-new – and bestselling – book, Seek The Traitor’s Son, to the incredibly exciting news that we’ll finally be returning to the Divergent universe later this year, it’s a great year to be a fan of Veronica Roth.

Veronica Roth's latest book, Seek The Traitor’s Son, is the first in a duology set on a future Earth devastated by a virus. The story follows Elegy Ahn, a soldier who learns she is part of a prophecy that could save or doom her people. Roth shares insights on her inspiration for the book and blending genres like dystopian, sci-fi, fantasy, and romance.

Roth explains that dystopian fiction allows her to explore social systems and build intimate character-focused worlds. She discusses how the pandemic influenced her writing and the significance of names like Elegy in her storytelling. The author also touches on her favorite scenes and the challenges of worldbuilding in Seek The Traitor’s Son.