Author: Joelle Charbonneau

Review: Need – Joelle Charbonneau

Review: Need – Joelle Charbonneau

Need is a chilling tale about how far the anonymity of the internet could go if we let it. Putting others behind wants for new and shiny things is not new, but the way this was facilitated in Need made the story quite horrifying. My Need review: Need takes social media stalking and bullying to a whole new level, and it’s very hard to see who can be trusted, and who the main character should stay very far away from! With a layered plot, a solid story and characters that are realistic and flawed, Need appealed to me in many ways! Everybody who has a social media account knows how important it is to be polite and show respect online… […]

Posted 3 November, 2015 by Linda @ (un)Conventional Bookworms in Reviews / 16 Comments
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Review: The Testing (The Testing #1) – Joelle Charbonneau

Review: The Testing (The Testing #1) – Joelle Charbonneau

*I received a free ARC of The Testing from Houghton Mifflin Books for Children via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review* 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. When no government official shows up, Cia tries her best not to show her disappointment, her oldest brother Zeen understands exactly how she feels, though. The next day, a government official arrives, though, and he wants to see Cia and three other graduates from her class. Cia is elated when […]

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