The Testing

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Joelle Charbonneau

The opening volume in the New York Times bestselling Testing trilogy. In Cia's dystopian society, it's an honor to be chosen for The Testing. But it’s not enough to pass the Test. Cia will have to survive it.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.“The Testing is a chilling and devious dystopian thriller that all fans of The Hunger Games will simply devour. Joelle Charbonneau writes with guts and nerve but also great compassion and heart. Highly recommended.”—Jonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot & Ruin and Flesh & BoneThe Testing trilogy is:The TestingIndependent StudyGraduation Day

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Author

Joelle Charbonneau

Pages

352

Publisher

HarperCollins

Published Date

2013-06-04

ISBN

0544035690 9780544035690

Ratings

Google: 5

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"I did not expect this book to be so good! It's like Divergent and The Hunger Games had a baby, and their distant cousin is The Maze Runner. If you are a fan of any of those books, I highly recommend! I'm excited to listen the next book!"

Abigail 📖 Reads

"I don't know... I thought the idea and the plot were pretty interesting if not unoriginal coming out of 2013. I definitely understand why it hasn't had the lasting power of some other dystopian books, but I do plan on finishing the series!"

Lize

"Absolutely loved this series! This was like The Hunger Games and Divergent combined but I liked it more than Divergent !! So many plot twists and suspenseful moments "

McKenzie Bahr

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Aubry Bahr

"Highly unrated gem! Great dystopian novel great for anyone who like hunger games, divergent, I’m surprised this didn’t do better! It’s actually amazing! "

Eric G

"I still remember it and almost reread it once. It was good but nothing great- plus it’s just a knock off version of the hunger games with Cia instead of Katniss. Still love a good hunger games book though."

harper lukacsko

"#dystopian #youngadult #action_and_adventure #romance "

Vicki S.

""The Testing" by Joelle Charbonneau is a gripping dystopian novel that follows Cia Vale, a young protagonist, navigating a dangerous and competitive process called "The Testing" to obtain a spot at the University. Set in a post-apocalyptic society, Cia faces, deceit, danger, and moral dilemmas while uncovering dark secrets with the competition. Charbonneau's fast-paced narrative and immerse world building create a captivating read, and explain themes of power, trust, and sacrifice. Cia's resilience and internal struggles make her a compelling character, supported by a well developed cast. While reminiscent of other dystopian novels, the book maintains its unique flare. Although some points are predictable, the testing is a thriller and thought provoking read that promises further depth in the series, making it a must read for dystopian fiction fans in those seeking and exhilarating adventure, with a strong, female protagonist. overall, I would give the book four stars."

Jordan Farmer

"All the makings of a good dystopia, and while quite similar to others, it has some unique features I really liked. I mean *spoilers*the love interest murders her friend! That never happens. therefore, I like it a lot :)"