Published January 7, 2014
About the Book:
In the series debut The Testing, sixteen-year-old Cia Vale was chosen by the United Commonwealth government as one of the best and brightest graduates of all the colonies . . . a promising leader in the effort to revitalize postwar civilization. In Independent Study, Cia is a freshman at the University in Tosu City with her hometown sweetheart, Tomas—and though the government has tried to erase her memory of the brutal horrors of The Testing, Cia remembers. Her attempts to expose the ugly truth behind the government’s murderous programs put her—and her loved ones—in a world of danger. But the future of the Commonwealth depends on her.
Published June 17, 2014
About the Book:
In a scarred and brutal future, The United Commonwealth teeters on the brink of all-out civil war. The rebel resistance plots against a government that rules with cruelty and cunning. Gifted student and Testing survivor Cia Vale vows to fight. But she can't do it alone. This is the chance to lead that Cia has trained for - but who will follow? Plunging through layers of danger and deception, Cia must risk the lives of those she loves - and gamble on the loyalty of her lethal classmates.
My Thoughts:
I really loved this series and highly recommend it. I think Charbonneau writes exceptionally well, done fabulous world building, and has written such complex and interesting characters. I especially love Cia and what an intelligent and compassionate girl she is. There are a lot of decent to very good dystopian YA series out there, and I honestly feel this is one of the best, if not the best. The third book, Graduation Day, also had some great supporting characters that brought so much to the story, such as Raffe and Stacia, and also what happens with Will in this book. For those who have been bitterly disappointed in the final books of some other YA series (like Divergent, for example, which I was actually fine with), I believe that this one will leave you much happier.
Also, only one month until I get to meet this author at the Texas Teen Book Festival along with many others! Yay!! I booked the hotel today, so I am getting even more excited.
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