The Testing - by Joelle Charbonneau (Paperback)

About the Book

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.

Book Synopsis

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 & Bone

The Testing trilogy is:

The TestingIndependent StudyGraduation Day

Review Quotes

"The rising tension, skillfully executed scenarios, and rich characterizations all contribute to an exciting story bound to capture readers' imaginations. Charbonneau works action, romance, intrigue, and a plausible dystopian premise into a near-flawless narrative." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"Electrifying." -- Entertainment Weekly

"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 & Bone

"I galloped through this excellent read; I was in suspense the whole time." -- Charlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series

"Action-packed and full of twists, The Testing will keep you guessing until the very last page--and desperate for the next book!" -- Erica O'Rourke, author of the Torn Trilogy

"Charbonneau is a fantastic story teller and this book is a tribute to that background. The intrigue in The Testing passes evaluation of what a good dystopian novel should represent." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

"The plot twists are well integrated and will keep readers on edge awaiting the next volume." -- The Horn Book

About the Author

Joelle Charbonneau began telling stories as an opera singer, but these days she finds her voice through writing. She lives near Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and son. Visit her website at www.joellecharbonneau.com.