It's graduation day for sixteen-year-old Malencia Vale, and the entire Five Lakes Colony (the former Great Lakes) is celebrating. All Cia can think about—hope for—is whether she'll be...
It's graduation day for sixteen-year-old Malencia Vale, and the entire Five Lakes Colony (the former Great Lakes) is celebrating. All Cia can think about—hope for—is whether she'll be...
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It's graduation day for sixteen-year-old Malencia Vale, and the entire Five Lakes Colony (the former Great Lakes) is celebrating. All Cia can think about—hope for—is whether she'll be chosen for The Testing, a United Commonwealth program that selects the best and brightest new graduates to become possible leaders of the slowly revitalizing post-war civilization. When Cia is chosen, her father finally tells her about his own nightmarish half-memories of The Testing. Armed with his dire warnings ("Cia, trust no one"), she bravely heads off to Tosu City, far away from friends and family, perhaps forever. Danger, romance—and sheer terror—await.
Joelle Charbonneau began telling stories as an opera singer, but these days she finds her voice through writing. She lives near Chicago with her husband and son, and when she isn't writing, she works as an acting and vocal coach. www.joellecharbonneau.com Twitter @jcharbonneau Instagram @joellejcharbonneau
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happypug12 - This is basically a copy of the Hunger Games with slightly different details. And while the Hunger Games has no swear words, there are about 20 in this book. And there is SO much gore! This book is NOT for the weak stomached and even the people with strong stomachs should proceed with caution. So many people die. And Tomas and Cia kiss once on almost every page of the book. I'm not saying I don't like this book. But if this book get's turned into a movie, I bet you that it'll be rated R.
Starred review from April 29, 2013 Making the jump from adult mysteries to YA, Charbonneau (the Rebecca Robbins series) launches a dystopian trilogy reminiscent of the Hunger Games. Cia Vale is one of four teens chosen to represent her small colony at the annual Testing, an intensive mental and physical examination aimed at identifying the best and brightest, who will go on to the University and help rebuild their shattered world. Forewarned not to trust anyone, Cia nonetheless forms a tentative partnership with resourceful Tomas, with whom she shares an unexpected emotional connection. As the Testing pushes its candidates to the breaking point and beyond, the body count rises, forcing Cia and her friends to fight for survival. The rising tension, skillfully executed scenarios, and rich characterizations all contribute to an exciting story bound to capture readers’ imaginations. However, it’s the last-minute revelations, a cliffhanger laden with potential, and the intriguing status quo of Cia’s world that will bring readers back for the next installment. Charbonneau works action, romance, intrigue, and a plausible dystopian premise into a near-flawless narrative. Ages 12–up. Agent: Stacia Decker, Donald Maass Literary Agency.
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happypug12 - This is basically a copy of the Hunger Games with slightly different details. And while the Hunger Games has no swear words, there are about 20 in this book. And there is SO much gore! This book is NOT for the weak stomached and even the people with strong stomachs should proceed with caution. So many people die. And Tomas and Cia kiss once on almost every page of the book. I'm not saying I don't like this book. But if this book get's turned into a movie, I bet you that it'll be rated R.
