Dystopian novels have been one of the top genres for young adults in the past few years. The Testing, a bone-chilling, action-packed, mischievous novel, just may be one of the most amazing written dystopian books in the business. Cia Vale lives in a version of our Earth that has been destroyed by an extremely devastating event known as The Seven Stages Of War. Obviously, the scare humanity that is still alive needs leaders to rebuild what they once had. In order to become one of those prestigious leaders, the best students of the most recent graduating class are picked as candidates to participate in The Testing. Cia is picked and couldn’t be happier, but on the night of her departure, her father (a former Testing candidate) tells her something that hints at a darker side to the process. Of course, she can trust her childhood friend who’s also been picked for The Testing, Tomas. Their affection for each other seems to grow every day, but Cia must choose. “Love without truth or life without trust.”
Even though it seems that all dystopian YA books nowadays are advertised as something “all fans of the Hunger Games will love!”, this book is true to it’s claim. It finally grasps the sense of brutality that other books of the genre seem to lack. Overall, the novel is a fantastic read. Make sure to stop by the Harrington Middle School library to pick up a copy. I have no doubt that everyone will love it!
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