About the Author

Joelle Charbonneau has performed in opera and musical theater productions across Chicagoland. She is the author of the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Testing trilogy as well as two adult mystery series. Her YA books have appeared on the Indie Next List, the YALSA Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers list, and state reading lists across the country. Her standalone YA thriller Need has been optioned for a feature film and is currently in development.

Reviews

"Charbonneau's skill as a thriller writer will hook readers as the tension between the siblings grows and the Trial of Succession rushes towards an explosive end... This new fantasy will give them plenty to sink their teeth into." -- Booklist "The trendy plot-filled with royal intrigue, romance, and a dangerous competition-is sure to make this new fantasy series a popular choice... Hand this one to fans of Sarah J. Maas, Kiera Cass, and Evelyn Skye." -- School Library Journal "The siblings are complex characters, weighted down by their respective heartaches and issues, and their skeptical views on the world feel realistic... there's a lot to like about this messed up, lush, and dark world." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books PRAISE FOR JOELLE CHARBONNEAU: "The rising tension, skillfully executed scenarios, and rich characterizations all contribute to an exciting story bound to capture readers' imaginations... Charbonneau works action, romance, intrigue, and a plausible dystopian premise into a near-flawless narrative." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Fast-paced and full of crosses and double-crosses, right to the cliffhanger ending." -- Booklist "Charbonneau has created an elegantly organized plot... The tension and conflict will have readers at the edge of their seats as the imagery and complexities of the characters and plot design are exposed." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) "Charbonneau delivers a tightly paced thriller packed with enough tension to keep teens hooked until the dramatic finale." -- School Library Journal "Joelle Charbonneau made test-taking terrifying in her best-selling trilogy, The Testing. Now, she turns her dystopian eye towards social networks and teens' wishes in Need." -- EW.com "A fast-paced read that teens antsy to untangle the mystery will devour...hand to teens looking for a thought-provoking, timely thriller." -- Booklist