The Program (1)

In this “gripping tale for lovers of dystopian romance” (Kirkus Reviews), true feelings are forbidden, teen suicide is an epidemic, and the only solution is The Program.

Sloane knows better than to cry in front of anyone. With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories.

Under constant surveillance at home and at school, Sloane puts on a brave face and keeps her feelings buried as deep as she can. The only person Sloane can be herself with is James. He’s promised to keep them both safe and out of treatment, and Sloane knows their love is strong enough to withstand anything. But despite the promises they made to each other, it’s getting harder to hide the truth. They are both growing weaker. Depression is setting in.

And The Program is coming for them.
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Published Apr 30, 2013

416 pages

Average rating: 8

10 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

MaggieParedes
Feb 10, 2025
10/10 stars
This book is so good! I could barely put it down.

Trigger warning: Suicide, sexual assault
Rivermay
Apr 14, 2024
10/10 stars
I really like this book! I can't wait to read the rest of the series!

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