"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