James had lived in Dauntless his whole life - jumped from trains, walked along the Pit, even jumped from the roof of buildings. Clearly, he never fit in. He had a grand total of one tattoo, and can't remember the last time he smiled. When his Choosing day comes, what are his chances of staying with the Dauntless? What about a certain Amity boy he met, whose piercing eyes he couldn't stop staring at?

A modern day world. A centuries old association, pressed for revenge. A selective school. A poor girl, a rich boy. A smart girl, a shy boy. Murder. Betrayal. High School.