Experience all three riveting novels in the new york times bestselling trilogy from author joelle charbonneau in this hardcover boxed set the testing is a new dystopian series perfect for readers of divergent and the hunger games. Weve gathered our favorite picks of other dystopian novels books that imagine a notsorosy future under a menacing and oppressive regime, where teens and other. Oct 21, 2014 i am a fan of dystopian type books, so i absolutely loved the testing trilogy. Experience all three riveting novels in the new york times bestselling trilogy from author joelle charbonneau. There is no shortage of ya book series out there to bingeread, but weve rounded up 100 mustread ya book series that should definitely be on your radar.
Common sense media editors help you choose books like the hunger. See more ideas about good books, books to read and my books. Joelle charbonneau has reaped widespread critical acclaim and secured her status as a ya writer to watch with her muchloved skating and glee club series. Ya author paul stokes reveals 7 book series with action and heart similar to hunger games. The testing trilogy ebook written by joelle charbonneau. Official facebook page for the testing trilogy by joelle charbonneau, from houghton mifflin harcourt books for young readers. The tests are currently being evaluated by the testing staff. If you enjoyed the maze runner, you are absolutely going to love the adventure of ender wiggins. Looking for books similar to the hunger games and the divergent trilogy.
Cia has always wanted to be selected for the testing and go to university, as her father did. Cassandra clare was the author of several fan fiction novels. The testing contains a fair amount of violence, but perhaps at a lower intensity than is usual in this kind of dystopian adventure. Dec 08, 2016 100 mustread books from our favorite trilogies and series cassandra neace dec 8, 2016 i had fully intended to do list of 100 completed trilogies or series, but that was a task that proved a bit complicated. The first in a trilogy thats won immediate raves, the testing finds 16yearold malencia vale celebrating graduation day. Take a look at the walmart books best sellers section. Thats the equivalent of about 30 box sets or really sweet ebook bundles. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to the passage. The testing the testing trilogy book 1 kindle edition. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the testing. Im always looking for new books to read as is everyone visiting this site. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. You probably thought you could never find another young adult tale containing a journey like the one tris and four went through, but the marketing departments at the big six are far too clever to let you suffer.
Youll find modern classics such as game of thrones or the harry potter books and books that are the basis for movies such as a wrinkle in time. A deadly plague ravages earth, and the future depends on a cyborg, who finds herself at the center of an intergalactic struggle and a forbidden attraction with a prince. Looking for books similar to the hunger games and the. If several similar results are shown, click the highest one. Theres a if you love the hunger games one, if you love twilight, and, of. Oct 21, 2014 the testing trilogy ebook written by joelle charbonneau. Some ya books use over cliched characters, or too obvious love interests, but the testing manages these well so it feels less forced and more natural, and the growth. Goodreads members who liked the testing trilogy th. She now teaches private voice lessons and is the author of the new york times best selling the testing trilogy the testing, independent study, and graduation day as well as two mystery series. Joelle charbonneau writes with guts and nerve but also great compassion and heart. I absolutely love sharing my favorite reads and recommending them to others who are looking to fall in love with a new book. A supporting character commits suicide, another is killed by a nail through the eye.
Enders game has the best ending of any book ever written. This is one of the books like the maze runner where the older ruling government is continually testing the youth on an ever increasing and deadly scale of difficulty. Voya top shelf for middle school readers 20 list electrifying. The testing is a new dystopian series perfect for readers of divergent and the hunger games. Almost as untouchable as harry potter, the hunger games trilogy by. Theres the postwar, fractured colony setup and annual selection process that is entirely reminiscent of suzanne collins the hunger games or lois lowrys the giver. But in all seriousness, while i find it hilarious that the books are so similar more similar in comparison to all ya dystopian novels being similarso much so that if i were veronica roth, i would write a strongly worded letter to. I really like those books and how they have a weird mix of scifi, dystopia, maybe a tiny hint of fantasy, without ever being specifically one of those genres. My top five dystopian novels for teens books the guardian. Theres a lot for young readers to love in rick riordans novels wisecracking kid protagonists with cool powers, modern life layered with ancient myths, seemingly impossible quests, and insurmountable odds and kids burn through them faster than he can pen. Lauren olivers powerful new york times bestselling novel delirium the first in a dystopian trilogy presents a world as terrifying as george. The others have similar aspects and are books i think of when thinking hunger game.
The rebel resistance plots against a government that rules with cruelty and cunning. And when you think of it that way, its like a super convenient gift guide. The testing trilogy by joelle charbonneau books on. Brown, childrens editor, shelf awareness actionpacked and full of twists, the testing will keep you guessing until the very last pageand desperate for the next book. Doesnt necessarily have to be a trilogiy itself, infact a standalone book would be preferred. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the testing trilogy. Jul 17, 2012 10 books to read after the hunger games trilogy. The rebecca robbins mysteries and the glee club mysteries. Testing trilogy fanfiction archive with over 6 stories. We have articles on the mortal instruments, the maze runner series as well as the divergent trilogy and will add more in the future any book series not mentioned feel free to post below in the comments. Top 17 books you might like if you enjoyed the hunger games. The trilogy tells the story of katniss everdeen, a 16. Gifted student and testing survivor, cia vale, vows to fight.
Instead, i went with titles from trilogies and completed series that added up to 100 individual books. Because we are aware of your unique skills, each group has its own set of requirements to achieve a passing score. The future belongs to the next generations chosen few who must rebuild it. The testing by joelle charbonneau trilogy basically the hunger games and divergent mixed. As for the actual product, it was in good condition. Enter a book you like and the site will analyse our huge database of real readers favorite books to provide book recommendations and suggestions for what to read next. The seven stages war left much of the planet a charred wasteland. The top students from that pool of graduates are brought to tosu city for testing to attend the university. One of lifes greatest pleasure is discovering a series of books that you just love beyond all reason. See whats streaming, limit strong violence or language, and find picks your kids will love with common sense media plus. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the testing the testing trilogy book 1.
The testing is a chilling and devious dystopian thriller that all fans of the hunger games will simply devour. Start typing the title or the author of a book you like, and click on the link underneath which matches best. The testing the testing trilogy book 1 kindle edition by. The testing trilogy complete hardcover box set hmh books. But how close is too close when they may be one in the same.
Nil trilogy by lynn matson, more of a survivors battle island, but really good. The first is the most like what you want, people on an island, have to kill each other to survive. Fear not, there are an increasing number of young adult books that fill that bill more or less. Shes a born engineer, but nobody from the great lakes colony has. Graduation day, book 3 in the testing trilogy by joelle charbonneau graduation day the testing trilogy book 2014 the new york times best sellers childrens series books winner, joelle charbonneau graduation day by joelle charbonneau is the third and final book in the testing trilogy. The first book in a new trilogy, the testing is at first glance a frankensteins monster like amalgam of familiar ya dystopian fare.
The testing is a new dystopian series perfect for readers of divergent. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The graduates of the university are our great hopethe. The first book, cinder, is loosely based on the classic fairy tale of cinderella. Chosen to live, while others meet a swift and painful death from an incurable virus so lethal, a person is dead within days of symptoms emerging. The testing and four other dystopian books we love sheknows. The testing trilogy kindle edition by joelle charbonneau.
The testing is a gripping, fast paced story with interesting characters who come across as believable. The testing trilogy complete box set experience all three riveting novels in the new york times bestselling trilogy from author joelle charbonneau in this hardcover boxed set. Fear not, there are an increasing number of young adult books that fill that bill more or less precisely. In the testing, protagonist cia vale is presented as smart, brave, resourceful, and trustworthy. Jan 02, 2015 8 books to read if you liked divergent.
Books similar to battle royale and the hunger games. My mom and i both read them and we both think they are great. This is a good place to start your search for your next book. This is one of the most well known dystopian books, and most others in the genre are compared to it. The testing the testing trilogy book 1 kindle edition by charbonneau, joelle. Shes not perfect, but she wants to succeed and make a better life for herself. Feb 4, 20 explore flslibrarys board if you like matched by ally condie, try these. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. To live without truth, or to love without trust is a choice that cia vale must make in the first installment of the testing trilogy by joelle charbonneau. These books are appealing to some adults as well as teenagers. Official facebook page for the testing trilogy by joelle charbonneau, from houghton mifflin harcourt books for young. In a scarred and brutal future, the united commonwealth teeters on the brink of allout civil war.
Youve read the hunger games trilogy and seen the movies. Chosen as a possible leader of her postwar civilization, cia travels to tosu city, where romance awaitsalong with. But in all seriousness, while i find it hilarious that the books are so similar more similar in. I bought the books new, and they arrived still wrapped in the original packaging. Joelle has performed in opera and musical theater productions across chicagoland. Joelle charbonneau the testing trilogy similar books.
One of my favorite parts about being a book blogger is sharing the books that i love with others. Were sharing five of our very favorite dystopian novels, including joelle charbonneaus the testing series, which is sure to be the next hot thing. Infernale by sophie jordan 2 books after discovering a gene that shows people who are more likely to be murderers a girl with the perfect life gets diagnosed to have that gene and her life changes. In the series debut the testing, sixteenyearold cia vale was chosen by the united commonwealth government as one of the best and brightest graduates of all the colonies.
Charbonneaus imagination will surprise readers at every turn. Shes offered many chances to succeed at the expense of others, but she usually finds a way to progress in the testing while playing fair with her fellow contestants. The complete collection includes the testing, independent study, and graduation day. After lunch we will meet with the testing candidates and inform them whether they have been passed on or whether their testing has come to an end. Some ya books use over cliched characters, or too obvious love interests, but the testing manages these well so it feels less forced and more natural, and the growth of cias character through the story is quite engaging.