![]() But The Testing caught my eye, and I was eager to give this new first in a trilogy a try. I’ve been burned out on YA dystopias lately – having been severely disappointed with the majority of the new books in the subgenre, not to mention the disappointments of new installments in series’ I previously enjoyed. ![]() Why did I read this book: I’ve had my eye on The Testing for a while. ![]() Stand alone or series: Book 1 in the Testing trilogy To survive, Cia must choose: love without truth or life without trust. But on the eve of her departure, her father’s advice hints at a darker side to her upcoming studies–trust no one.īut surely she can trust Tomas, her handsome childhood friend who offers an alliance? Tomas, who seems to care more about her with the passing of every grueling (and deadly) day of the Testing. But to enter this elite group, candidates must first pass The Testing-their one chance at a college education and a rewarding career.Ĭia Vale is honored to be chosen as a Testing candidate eager to prove her worthiness as a University student and future leader of the United Commonwealth. The future belongs to the next generation’s chosen few who must rebuild it. ![]() The Seven Stages War left much of the planet a charred wasteland. Isn’t that what they say? But how close is too close when they may be one in the same? Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children Genre: Speculative Fiction, Dystopia, Young Adult ![]()
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