"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