“What would you give up for security? Words? Books? Your freedoms? Look up the word ‘verify,’ and you’ll start unraveling why you need to read and discuss Charbonneau’s book. I shivered when reading her latest creation. You will, too.” — Joe Hight, president, Best of Books, Edmond, OK“Charbonneau deftly immerses readers in a future that feels unnervingly possible, where truth and history are no longer related to fact. A powerful reminder of the potential we each hold to demand and influence change.” — Sara Grochowski, McLean & Eakin Booksellers“At once timely and timeless, Verify reminds us of the power of words and the importance of truth. Thrilling and terrifying, it is an undeniable call to action. Trust but Verify that this is the perfect book for our times.” — Rachel Bellavia, Read Between the Lynes“This book captured me from start to end and has a crucial message around the power of words and the right we all have to each and every one.” — Destinee Hodge, East City Bookshop“Words, history, books, and their truths must prevail. Verify is a very timely tale and one that will leave you impatient for the next book in the series.” — Becky Anderson, Anderson's Bookshops“[Verify] builds steadily from simmering disquiet to a shattering final showdown that will leave readers desperate to reach the conclusion and anxious for sequels. Both timely and relevant in the age of fake news... a worthy read that will have readers wondering just how much truth they really want to know.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books“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“Wow! Shades of Fahrenheit 451 and Orwell’s 1984... Painfully real and urgent. Read this book.” — Michael Grant, internationally best selling author of the Gone seriesPRAISE FOR DIVIDING EDEN: “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 BooksPRAISE 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)
