The Treatment by Suzanne Young (sequel to The Program)

 

 

The Treatment

By Suzanne Young

 

 

 

Original Synopsis: Can Sloane and James survive the lies and secrets surrounding them, or will The Program claim them in the end? Find out in this sequel to The Program, which Publishers Weekly called “chilling and suspenseful.”

How do you stop an epidemic?

Sloane and James are on the run after barely surviving the suicide epidemic and The Program. But they’re not out of danger. Huge pieces of their memories are still missing, and although Sloane and James have found their way back to each other, The Program isn’t ready to let them go.

Escaping with a group of troubled rebels, Sloane and James will have to figure out who they can trust, and how to take down The Program. But for as far as they’ve come, there’s still a lot Sloane and James can’t remember. The key to unlocking their past lies with the Treatment—a pill that can bring back forgotten memories, but at a high cost. And there’s only one dose.

Ultimately when the stakes are at their highest, can Sloane and James survive the many lies and secrets surrounding them, or will The Program claim them in the end?

 

My Review: I was really hyped to read this book and it was great. However it wasn't as good as the first book, in my opinion. I felt myself become a bit frustrated with Sloane's character at times, but she was still a great character to see develop throughout the course of the story. There was also the introduction of new characters as well, the rebels, but they didn't really do anything too rebellious. James and Sloane's relationship was really physical in this story and I feel that they didn't talk as much. The ending felt kind of short and I was confused for part of it but the overall ending was okay. Young made everything close nicely but kind of predictable too. Overall, I give this book 3 1/2 out 5 stars. Thanks for reading!

         

~AG 

 

 

 

 

 

 



The Program by Suzanne Young

 

The Program

By Suzanne Young

 

 

 

 

Original Synopsis: In Sloane’s world, true feelings are forbidden, teen suicide is an epidemic, and the only solution is The Program.

Sloane knows better than to cry in front of anyone. With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories.

Under constant surveillance at home and at school, Sloane puts on a brave face and keeps her feelings buried as deep as she can. The only person Sloane can be herself with is James. He’s promised to keep them both safe and out of treatment, and Sloane knows their love is strong enough to withstand anything. But despite the promises they made to each other, it’s getting harder to hide the truth. They are both growing weaker. Depression is setting in. And The Program is coming for them.  

 

My Review: I really enjoyed reading this book. It was really well written and Sloane's character was very likeable. Sloane and James were both characters that were really strong willed and they care a lot about their loved ones, especially about each other. Young was really able to have a strong female character without making her seem "annoying strong' or "overwhelmingly hard-headed." That is one of the things I loved about this book. Of course the "epidemic" part of the story was kind of unbelievable when you read the synopsis but when you read the story it starts to fit. I would give this book 4 out of 5 stars and I would recommend this book if you like epidemic/love story. The love story is a prominent part in it but it also deals with loss, and how people handle it. Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed.

                             ~A.G