Independent Study: The Testing, Book 2 (The Testing, 2)
The powerful second book in the New York Times bestselling Testing trilogy.
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 a post-apocalyptic civilization. In Independent Study, Cia is a freshman at the University in Tosu City with her hometown sweetheart, Tomas.
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 in this gripping YA dystopian series put her—and her loved ones—in a world of danger. But the future of the Commonwealth depends on her.
“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
The Testing trilogy is:
- The Testing
- Independent Study
- Graduation Day
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Community Reviews
This is a very strong second installment. While the first book did little to differentiate itself from other dystopian novels this one had a much more unique approach. The stakes still manage to remain high, and while many of the ‘twists’ in the story are predictable they are still presented in an engaging way. This book also made a much stronger case than its predecessor for Cia’s intellect. While the first book showed her taking tests and having things given to her, this one had her working through challenges, both manufactured and not, that proved her intellect not only to the readers, but also to the other characters in the story. I can’t wait to see where it goes from here.
