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The Program
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Maybe not a traditional "Romance" book, but I found under Romance when I went searching for a book for th…more

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Erin
This was on my t0-read list ever since I saw the first ad for it and it was definitely an above-average dystopian teen book, but I didn't find myself wanting to read further....and it looks like there are probably at least four-five more in the series.

Sloane's brother committed suicide, joining a number of teens doing the same. "The Program" was established to prevent such suicides by, openly, wiping the memories of suicidal teams, and apparently that's A-OK with their families and society in g
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alana
The Program presents a future in which suicide is an epidemic among teenagers and is supposedly spread like an infectious disease. In order to save the children, certain areas are implementing "The Program" *dumdumdum* where students have their memories erased in order to take away the triggers of depression, anxiety, and desire to self-harm. If this seems at odds with the theory it's a contagious disease, you would be in good company. Something is fishy, and I wasn't quite sure if it was intent ...more
Ina
Aug 20, 2016 rated it it was amazing
A terrific read. A simple concept very clearly and effectively delivered. Characters you can relate to and root for. 4.5 stars.
Lisa
Aug 10, 2011 rated it really liked it
Shelves: read-library, 2014
One of the few page-turners that I read in a day. Fast paced, loved it until.....the ending.

there is a sequel!
Rachael
Jan 16, 2019 rated it really liked it
More questions than answers by the end. Quick read.
Caitlin H
Dec 22, 2012 marked it as to-read
Julie
Feb 06, 2013 rated it liked it
Shelves: teen
Rachel
Jun 05, 2017 rated it it was ok
Shelves: ya
Sarah
Jul 01, 2013 rated it liked it
Lauren
Jul 26, 2013 rated it really liked it
Kate McCartney
Aug 27, 2013 marked it as to-read
Jess
Nov 03, 2013 rated it really liked it
Samantha
Jan 01, 2014 rated it it was ok
Shelves: ya, 2014
eh.
Danielle Ballard
Apr 07, 2014 rated it it was ok
Kelly Gagne
Jun 03, 2014 marked it as to-read
Amy
Jul 08, 2014 marked it as to-read
Nicole Adrienne
Dec 14, 2014 marked it as to-read
Emily
Apr 23, 2015 marked it as to-read
Felicia
Apr 15, 2016 marked it as to-read
Jennie K.
Jul 11, 2017 rated it liked it
Artemis
Apr 07, 2018 marked it as to-read
Slynne
May 21, 2018 rated it it was amazing  ·  review of another edition
Shelves: romance, ya, dystopia
Kirsten
Jul 12, 2018 marked it as to-read
Erika
Aug 05, 2018 marked it as to-read
Ally
Aug 28, 2018 marked it as to-read
Amy
Oct 27, 2018 marked it as to-read  ·  review of another edition
Cas
Apr 17, 2019 marked it as to-read
Jessica Haider
May 15, 2020 marked it as to-read
Cindy
Oct 19, 2020 added it
Shelves: 2020, abandoned