The Testing

“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“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)“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

Joelle Charbonneau began telling stories as an opera singer, but these days she finds her voice through writing. She lives near Chicago, Illinois, with her husband and son. Visit her website at