Independent Study
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 postwar
civilization. In Independent Study, Cia is a freshman at the
University in Tosu City with her hometown sweetheart, Tomas—and 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 put her—and her loved ones—in a
world of danger. But the future of the Commonwealth depends on her.
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A great second book! We delved deeper into the machinations and cover ups of the government and it was fun to meet another cast of characters and try to figure out who the good guys and bad guys were. I'm still not sold on the romance - still seems a little simplistic and cheesy. Cia seems to be able to think outside the box in every situation except for Tomas. Sigh. But I love how strong and determined she is throughout the series so far, no wishy washy moping. Hooray for unteenage-like teenager! I look forward to the next book.
Mom note: As
a mother of readers, I also
want to make a note to myself (and others if they care) why I would or
would not have my children read this book, because honestly, sometimes I
forget. This is a YA book, so everything is within YA strictures.
Violence: moderate; Profanity: probably none?; Sex: mild
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