The Testing
The Testing is a 2-book audiobook series by Joelle Charbonneau. Every entry below includes narrator ratings, listening context, and a clear verdict — start with Testing.
Books in This Series
Testing
A tense, well-paced YA dystopia that earns its Hunger Games comparisons, let down slightly by narration that stays flat when the story demands urgency. Read it for the plot; tolerate the audio.
Independent Study
Independent Study turns YA dystopia into something closer to psychological horror through its memory-wipe premise and institutional paranoia. Solid narration from Morton, though the middle-book pacing and flat ensemble voices keep it from greatness.
📖 Reading Order
Books are listed in recommended listening order. For the best experience, we suggest starting from Book #1 and progressing through the series sequentially.
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