backshelfbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this YA dystopian/Speculative world. While thr characters were not my favorite, the world building was excellent. I did this there were a few too many similarities to The Hunger Games for my liking ( I love that series, but it felt too similar at times). All in all, I will likely continue the series, but not right away.
hoosthatbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
Throughout the entire book, I kept expecting Katniss and Peeta from "The Hunger Games" to show up. During the fourth test, I continually thought that the cities reminded me all too much of the arenas for the games. Even the sickening injuries that Tomas encountered had the distinct reminder of Peeta's injuries.
I also 100% expected the ending, because I knew that there were a couple other books in the series. Would there be these other books if Cia hadn't made it into the University? Nope. There would still be a great book there, but not nearly as interesting as her future in the University will no doubt be.
The book was well written, but there was just too much of a Hunger Games feel for me to enjoy it as much as I had wanted to. Dystopia is definitely gaining in popularity. I may read the next books in the series, but as of right now, I'll be moving onto a different genre for awhile.
I also 100% expected the ending, because I knew that there were a couple other books in the series. Would there be these other books if Cia hadn't made it into the University? Nope. There would still be a great book there, but not nearly as interesting as her future in the University will no doubt be.
The book was well written, but there was just too much of a Hunger Games feel for me to enjoy it as much as I had wanted to. Dystopia is definitely gaining in popularity. I may read the next books in the series, but as of right now, I'll be moving onto a different genre for awhile.
ailarum's review against another edition
3.0
Even though this book is very similar to 'The Hunger Games', it has some interesting aspects that make quite a big difference. It is a stereotypical YA dystopia novel, but, in my opinion, it's at least one that's well written. It didn't have me on edge, but I was definitely interested enough to keep reading. I only gave it 3 stars because it doesn't deserve more than that. The story wasn't all that creative and it didn't leave me wanting to read the sequels.
archercm's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
saluki's review against another edition
4.0
Another dystopia and very engrossing too. The future post-wars world seems very real and believable.
Written in the first person perspective. Cia is smart and analytical but also an ordinary girl who is too trusting at times... a great female lead with morals who thinks before making rash actions.
Now for book two...
Written in the first person perspective. Cia is smart and analytical but also an ordinary girl who is too trusting at times... a great female lead with morals who thinks before making rash actions.
Now for book two...
ark99's review against another edition
3.0
gave me hunger games and divergent vibes but what dystopian book doesn't
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
*I received a free ARC of The Testing from via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
Very interesting, but tough book!
This and other reviews can also be found on my blog (un)Conventional Bokviews.
The Testing starts with Cia’s graduation, and the hope that she will be selected for the testing in the Commonwealth’s capital Tosu City. Several of Cia’s friens think she’ll be chosen, even if it has been a long time since any student from Five Lakes has been chosen.
Very interesting, but tough book!
This and other reviews can also be found on my blog (un)Conventional Bokviews.
The Testing starts with Cia’s graduation, and the hope that she will be selected for the testing in the Commonwealth’s capital Tosu City. Several of Cia’s friens think she’ll be chosen, even if it has been a long time since any student from Five Lakes has been chosen.
egbella's review against another edition
4.0
A fun read with some fascinating backstory and intriguing and suspenseful plot. I'll admit upfront that there are many things I think this story could have done better - namely character development, further explanation of the world, and several plot lines - but as I'm forever a fan of dystopian novels, I enjoyed this more than I maybe should have, haha. There's nothing ground-breaking or differing much from your generic dystopian, but I read the story in one night, and am definitely open to reading the rest of the books in the series if I come across them (this one was loaned to me).