Summary:
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.
(Quoted from goodreads.com)
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.
(Quoted from goodreads.com)
Book 1 - The Program; Book 2 - The Treatment
Thoughts:
Everyday, the kids are being monitored, until they turned reached the limit age. Suicides are the norm so the government implemented 'The Program' to help them. Sloane witnessed her brother's death, he friend's death and now her own boyfriend was being sent into The Program. She couldn't confide her sadness to her parents, because they'd think she needed help and they'd send her in, having her memories erased etc. She acted normal, even so, her parents turned her in because she was being too okay with the things that happened. Seriously? Seriously.
Sloane's friends died, one after another. Committing suicide. To the point that I broke down because I couldn't handle all these information. I gave up for a while, then decided to continue, hoping for the better. It's definitely less sick as the story continued, so now I'm looking forward to reading Book 2, hopefully the cure wouldn't be as sick.
This series is definitely .... depressing. If you're upset, DO NOT attempt reading it. I'm kinda happy with my life right now, but that makes no difference to me tearing up while trying to picture the scenario. But if you can take the sadness, it's definitely a must read. The writing is fantastic, mature-like, and makes you wanna read on. To hope.
Suzanne Young is a GOOD author. She managed to get her point delivered, making us feel the way the characters felt. I'm definitely keeping a lookout for her upcoming releases.
x,
bookverie ♡
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