As she’s a self-proclaimed dystopian addict and one of my favorite kindred book spirits, I knew I had to give this series a second look. I had this book lined up next on my reading list until a couple of negative reviews surfaced… and then it got moved to the back-burner. Several months later, Tara, The Librarian Who Doesn’t Say Shhhh! gave it a promising review and included it in her top ten books of 2013 list. 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. But 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. Isn’t that what they say? But how close is too close when they may be one in the same? The Seven Stages War left much of the planet a charred wasteland. The Overview: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.
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