Dan's picks # 4 "The testing"

Set in a barren, dystopian future, the best and brightest graduates of each of the colonies go through a series of tests to see whether they are fit enough to go to the university and help the government rebuild the war stricken country. The testing is dangerous and complex and not at all voluntary.

This book gives off a familiar feeling of something out of the hunger games trilogy, and this makes a lot of sense considering both stories have a harsh dystopian government picking young citizens to serve in a cutthroat game. Both stories even have a strong leading female as the protagonists. The point where the similarities became too much was when two of the main characters fighting to survive become love interests. Regardless, this book kept me engaged throughout her whole adventure and the story is beautifully written. If you like " The hunger games" definitely read this masterpiece.