The Cure: A Young Adult Dystopian Novel

by K.A Riley

Before the Blight, becoming an adult was something teenagers looked forward to. But now, turning 18 means certain death.

Unless you prove yourself worthy of the Cure.

On her 17th birthday, Ashen Spencer is blindfolded and escorted to the massive, mysterious building known as the Arc to begin her year of training and testing in hopes that she can earn the Cure - a powerful drug given only to those deemed worthy to survive beyond their 18th birthday. Ashen has a chance to rise up from her former life of squalor and be granted a place in society, if the Panel - the mysterious group of powerful men and women in charge of the Arc - deems her year a success.

She's assigned to live for twelve months with a wealthy family whose son is the most alluring young man she's ever met. At first, Ashen is grateful for the opportunity to earn her place in a society she's always dreamed of inhabiting. But as time passes and she begins to learn the truth about the people she admires so much and the home she left behind, she realizes she has a

Be part of the disease.... Or be part of the Cure.
For fans of The Hunger Games, Divergent, and The Selection.

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Published September 30, 2021

Reviews

[Maria Mendoza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book was like watching a movie. The writing style was great and I absolutely loved the story line even though dystopian is more out of my comfort zone. I loved the main character and everything that happens is so cool. I have been guessing at what is going to happen and it is so exciting when I'm right. As soon as I finished book 1, I went on my kindle and purchased the entire series. I'm beyond invested!

[Zo · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book lacked character development, the author built us two characters to be seen as Ashen’s “friends” then dumped them as soon as the romance picked up. Like come on. I also feel like the plot was everywhere sort of like the author was coming up with it all as they went. Outlines people outlines. I wanted to enjoy this book, I just found it hard to when everything was being throw at me instead of giving me hints and fun little things to pick up on and piece together. Will not be reading the other books.

[Jennifer S. Gehres · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this… I felt like it has a lot of similarities to the Hunger Games, especially in the beginning. However, there was still enough originality to keep my interest. I want to read the second book for sure.

[Harriet Fletcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book and how it was left on a cliff hanger. It gave hunger game vibes but still with originality. I wish there were more for the friends that were made in the book and knowing what happened to the faceless person in the hold.

[Sarah Boies · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book, and am looking forward to the rest of the series.

[Heidi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Typical ya dystopia novel - it was too grim for my taste although I finished it.

[Wendy Richmond · Rating 4 out of 5]

not my usual type of book. but did enjoy it