The Acceptance: A YA Dystopian Adventure with Strong Heroine who Must Save Her Family by Entering the Acceptance Trials and going to the Frightening World Above

The GEOs #1

by Ramona Finn

The Hunger Games meets Divergent in this epic first book in the GEOS trilogy.Humanity is on the brink of extinction. After being nearly wiped out by a deadly virus, Earth’s population was saved only by the genius of Farrow Corp. Now, the scientists in Farrow’s Labs work tirelessly to search for a cure to the genetic plague that has left the remaining population hiding below ground.Underground survival in the GEOs is dark and highly controlled—an existence Tylia will do anything to escape, especially when her mother begins to suffer from the ravages of an illness. There is one the Acceptance Trials. If she survives, she'll guarantee her and her family a home in the Labs, and a renewed life for her mother.But the world Above is vastly different from what she’s been led to believe. When Tylia is rescued from the jaws of death during the trials by a handsome stranger, and discovers that Farrow Corp’s security forces are hunting her, everything she once believed about humanity’s chances for survival are flipped on their head.Turns out, surviving the virus may be the least of Tylia’s concerns…

Genres: Dystopia, Science Fiction

344 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2020

About the author

Ramona Finn writes about courageous characters who fight to live in broken, dystopian worlds. She grew up sitting cross-legged on her town's library floor - completely engrossed in science fiction books. It was always the futuristic world or the universe-on-the-brink-of-extinction plot lines that drew her in, but it was the brave characters who chose to fight back that kept her turning the pages.

Her books create deep, intricate worlds with bold characters determined to fight for their survival in their dystopian worlds - with a little help from their friends. And, of course, romance is never out of the question...

Like young-adult dystopian books? Then you're going to love Ramona Finn's "The Glitch" -- set in a futuristic world where an Artificial Intelligence rules, Lib wakes up in a barren land with one thought lodged in her mind: "Find the Glitches".

Reviews

[Shawna Finnigan · Rating 2 out of 5]

The dystopian genre has been one of my favorite genres since I read my first dystopian book when I was 10. I read as many of them as I can, but because I’ve read so many of them, sometimes I come across ones that give me massive dejavu due to how similar they are to other dystopian novels. The Acceptance falls into that group of novels that gives me dejavu. This book had a really interesting premise and at first I was really intrigued, but it gradually began to feel like any other generic dystopian book. It didn’t stand out as anything remarkable. It has the setting of City of Ember, a deadly competition like The Hunger Games, characters that reminded me of The Hunger Games characters, and job assignments and living assignments that reminded me of both Divergent and The Giver. This book just felt like every young adult dystopian meshed into one book with less than stellar execution when it came to the writing. Unfortunately the writing in this book was plain and simple. It lacked any powerful quotes or interesting passages to hold my attention.

There were some consistency errors throughout this novel. I tried to ignore the first one but it was hard to ignore them the more that they racked up. Ty not knowing her mom’s code at the medical area then conveniently knowing it when she needed to input it later, Ty putting greens in the fridge then magically having them in her pocket when she got robbed, etc. These aren’t too big of issues but it stood out enough that it made me wonder how an editor didn’t catch them.

The terminology used in this book was cheesy. I was physically cringing whenever certain phrases were used and when certain names were said. For example, Skyler Two is one of the character’s names. He’s named that because his father was Skyler One. I’m cringing so hard even repeating his name in my review.

I did start to enjoy the book more around the 70% mark, but things kept popping up that made it so that I couldn’t justify giving this book a higher rating. There were issues like not describing the most interesting scenes in detail while lengthening the boring scenes and the virus wasn’t fully thought out. I almost feel like someone who was experienced with viruses should’ve helped with this book. Most people dying in a day or less from the virus? Everyone going underground because of the virus, which makes no sense because that would just make everyone be in an enclosed space with those who might be carrying the virus and that would’ve made even more people catch it. These issues just kept pulling me out of the story.

Overall The Acceptance was a bit of a let down. My expectations were too high and I left this book feeling very underwhelmed. I wouldn’t recommend this book unless you haven’t read many dystopian novels or else you may find that nothing in this novel stands out as unique to you. I am invested enough in the story to consider reading the sequel but if I decide to read the sequel, it won’t be high on my tbr.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review an eArc of this book.

[Dee/ bookworm · Rating 3 out of 5]

This novel was a cross between Maze Runner and The Hunger Games. I could see aspects of both scenarios in this book, it was a different twist, but not completely original. I had a hard time liking the characters. Tylia is apparently a computer genius and is able to hack into the system and make herself (over the top) eligible for the selection. It felt like she was all surface and no depth. Her time in training is talked about as if she learned a whole lot, but it was only a handful of hours she was there. It seemed as if chunks were missing from the writing. This was entertaining, but it could have been more.

I received an advance reader copy for a fair review.

[Sanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Having a sick dying mother is hard. Very hard. I had a sick dying mom once, and i think i also would have done anything to save her. Tylia really does anything. Having herself drafted for the acceptance, going to the Above. Fighting for her own life. Just so her mom could get better medical help. When she come to the Above its nothing like she was told. Its green, and full of life. Nothing like the death wastelands they made it out to be. When on the first 10 minutes she is almost killed, a group of strangers saves her. Taking her with them to their camp, Tylia's world gets turned upside down. Finding out you had been lied to, and deceived. She is hell bent on changing things. For both worlds. But leaving Skylar Two is harder than she would like to admit. She leaned how to love the Above. Will she make it back to save her mom? Or will she die trying?

[BP34 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book in The GEOs Trilogy. If you liked the Hunger Games you'll enjoy this book. The world had been decimated by the horrible GM virus and what was left of humanity was deep underground in the GEO's. In this Dystopian thriller there is lots of suspense, danger and evil. Tylia is a teenager who is underground with her ailing mother. She has many decisions as she is faced with participating in a medical trial that might cure one of the virus strains. But the world is not what she thinks. No spoiler here but this is a fast moving book that is well written with interesting characters. But just by the genre, be aware that it's depressing at times. Being the first book in a trilogy leaves you with a cliffhanger of sorts. This is not my normal genre but I enjoyed it and I read an arc and voluntarily chose to review.

[Jeanne Richardson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the 3rd book I've read written by Ramona Finn; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.

The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.

I loved the characters.

I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jackie · Rating 5 out of 5]

An amazing first book in another series by this talented writer. I was carried away by the characters and how they fit into the plot. Don’t miss out.

[Caroline 'relaxing with my rescue dogs' · Rating 4 out of 5]

Right of the bat I am not the target audience but my daughter who is, and I listened to this on a recent road trip. It worked on both our levels and very reminiscent of the hunger games and maze runner which I have watched with various of my teenagers and recently my daughter.

I got frustrated with some of the characters but again I am not the target audience.

[S Tondra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reader beware, if you find yourself with anxiety due to the current pandemic maybe this dystopian novel is not for you. The Virus has wiped out 90% of the population on the Earth surface with survivors living underground in the Geo’s community. The Cough has made Tylia’s mother very sick and only people higher in society get the cure so the only way for Tylia to help save her mother is to be chosen for the Acceptance trials. These trials have her going to the surface and if she survives the Virus and the infected world above she will be guaranteed a new life in high society and the help her mother needs to survive. Of course nothing is as it seems as Tylia finds out as her journey takes her to the surface and into the path of the frightening Rej (rejects) people. I enjoyed Tylia’s adventure and look forward to reading the rest of the books in the series.

I was provided with an electronic ARC through NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

[Anne-Wil · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Virus had spread quickly, reaching international plague status before the governments had recognized it as a threat worthy of their cooperation."

Well... that is painfully accurate in 2020.

I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion, and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised by this book! Generally speaking, I like dystopia novels and this was no exception. I thought the story was well paced and well written. It was an easy read, while interesting at the same time. I also really liked how the world building was done. Some authors go into details too much (which can get boring, imo) and some authors don't give enough details, leaving me confused and frustrated. In this book however, I though that was nicely balanced.

So there it is, 4 stars.

Enjoyed this one, looking forward to reading the sequel.

[Cath · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book one of The GEO’s series and the main character is a seventeen year old coder, Tylia. Decades after a deadly GM virus killed the majority of mankind, the Farrow family are still searching for a cure and live in the Above, as the surface of the planet is called, and work in the Labs, working on a cure, that they say could be any day. The rest of the survivors live underground in dark GEO’s, dug out as soon as the virus reached pandemic status and their ancestors realised no one would be able to survive above the surface, as everything was destroyed. Each person underground has a last name that specifies the work they do. So Tylia is actually called Tylia Coder, as she is a coder in the hydro department. There are farmers, doctors, coders and EF – security services. The virus has been constantly mutating, so a cure has still not been found. But the Farrow family live a life of luxury on the surface. The only chance for the workers down below is to be chosen for The Acceptance, a trial of survival on the surface and an ability to survive the virus, which would then allow their family to move to the Greens and the worker to get a job in the Labs.

Only problem is that no one has survived the trial for decades and seven people are selected every hundred days. Tylia is working on a coding issue when she suddenly gets access into parts of the system she usually can’t and she finds a strange anomaly in the selection process and realises it is actually rigged! She had though to hack the system to put her name forward, for a chance to save her mother who has caught the Cough. An illness caused by the damp conditions below ground. If a person doesn’t work, then they don’t get meal vouchers of even housing. Now she isn’t so sure, but there doesn’t seem to be much of an option if she wants her mother to survive. She tries to gain some black market herbs and medicines to help her mother, as the medical queues are too long and there is no medicine available for anyone other than the Elites up on the surface! If you don’t follow the rules of the GEO, then you get a strike and three strikes and you are exiled. These people are known as REJ (rejects) and are blamed for attacks on limited supplies and infrastructure underground. Some live in areas closer to the surface, in older parts of the structures, no longer used by others.

Hacking the system leaves her on the list of candidates for the trials and the organisers know someone has hacked the system and Tylia soon finds that her training has been set up for her to fail, but she can’t give up now. Being up on the surface, is far different than what she and her friends had been told and she soon meets a people, more REJ’s, who are wholly different than what she expects. They have their own trial that Tylia must undergo and she will then have a choice to make. Return underground to save her mother, or live free on the surface? What she discovers and overhears, during her hacking, training and then during her trial, lead her to understand what is wrong about what she has been taught and about the inequality of the different groups of survivors. What she can do about it, is yet to be seen and I hope to read the next book in the series soon, to see what the main characters do and what change they may be able to bring about. An interesting and futuristic look at a world devastated by a virus, which is very apt at this time. Great for any who loved Divergent and Hunger Games, with similar grouping of individuals by their skills and trials to gain a move upwards in society. I received an ARC copy of this book from BookSprout and I have freely given my own opinion of the book above.

[Diana Davis · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Acceptance (The GEOs Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Ramona Finn

A solid YA dystopian novel. Sometime in the future, humanity has fled underground because of the Virus. Living in tunnels, fulfilling their designated role, the people in Geos dream of escaping through the Acceptance, where they are sent out into the destroyed world. The requisite courageous girl – Tylia and the two guys Kev and Ben Farrow– one who is attracted to her and one how is probably using her.
Tylia hacks into the program that selects who can go out into the dead world, and changes her own chances because she needs to save her mother.
The world-building isn't bad, but it is a pretty stock setting. It combines any number of the other, better books of the genre and blends it on frappe'. However, there is an issue with time. It is slippery, very slippery. At times Ms. Finn implies that humanity has been underground long enough to have several generations, and then at other times, the first generation sent down into the Geos was still alive and spry. Up, on the surface, Tylia has what is identified as a month, but Kev is still alive with no source of water or food. This leads to a lot of confusion.
The one, serious sin that Ms. Finn commits is using the stereotype of the Noble Savage. “Noble savage, in literature, an idealized concept of uncivilized man, who symbolizes the innate goodness of one not exposed to the corrupting influences of civilization. “ (1) It should be noted that this is a very problematic stereotype to bat around. “The Noble Savage, long assumed to be the invention of the eighteenth-century philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau, was, in fact, a racist propaganda device of British anthropologists to create a climate where slavery and genocide could be mooted “(2). While Ms. Finn's characters are clearly of mixed ethnicity, she spends too long on this stereotype without any irony or nuance.
The story isn't bad, and the plot does make an effort to be interesting by including things like a Keeping Up With The Kardashians style show about scientist seeking the cure. This is another place where time gets slippery. We are told that Tylia was alive when her parents joined the Geos, yet, there is an implication that several generations had been born.
Not a bad book. It'd be a great read on an airplane or the beach. Nothing new to see, but a safe read when you have nothing else

2 ½ star rounded up to the 3
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(1) Noble savage | literary concept | Britannica
(2) Racists created the Noble Savage | World news | The Guardian

[Aisha · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Acceptance is an entertaining read, I enjoyed the story and the different events that occurred however there is nothing unique to the book. The book followed the same clichés found in the stereotypical YA dystopian novels including the main character finding out the beliefs she held were wrong, finding the ‘rebellion’ groups and having the task of dismantling the old ‘corrupt’ system.

I preferred the first half of the book, it was very wordy with the world building however this is not something I mind. Inside the GEOs, the people are split into a hierarchy based on their job roles, it was interesting for one group to be ‘coders’ who fixed bugs in the systems. I also enjoyed the pace of the book, for most of the book nothing felt rushed or too dragged out except for the training that occurs earlier on the book to the main character which I felt like was pointless as it ends abruptly. A lot of events occur with various change of settings throughout the book however this is typical in a first novel for YA dystopian novels.

I did not really connect to any of the characters in the book, the main character was really annoying at first because she always pointed out how different she was from everyone else and also everybody seemed to treat her like she was the special character. Regarding the other characters, either they were not in the book enough for me to form an opinion on or they were just boring, so I never connected to any of them.

Although I did enjoy reading the book, the obstacles that the main character dealt with always seemed to be dealt with too easily especially regarding what happened during her time out of the GEOs. But I will say, I am still invested enough in the story to want to read on and read the upcoming sequels.

3/5

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the first book that I've read by Ramona Finn, and I really enjoyed it. If you like YA dystopian stories like Hunger Games and Divergent, I think you'll like this story.

The Acceptance is the first book in a trilogy, and we're dropped into a world where most of humanity has been driven underground due to a virus. The community underground lives in an area called The GEOs, and this is where we meet our protagonist, Tylia, who lives with her parents and works as a coder in The GEOs. As her mother faces and grows worse from medical complications of living underground, Tylia has a choice to make: how far will she go to try and ensure her mother has better care and a better chance of survival. If she can participate in The Acceptance and survive on the surface, she could improve her family's lifestyle and help her mother's medical treatment.

I loved the world building in this story. World building in dystopian books are one of the things that draws me in, and The Acceptance did not disappoint. I loved learning about the community underground, and where the world building started to draw me into the story, the characters continued to tug me along through the story. The book was filled with twists and turns, though most I found predictable, playing on common tropes in the Young Adult dystopian genre, but predicting the next parts of the story didn't take away from my enjoyment of it.

The ending is a cliffhanger, which can be expected from the first book in a trilogy, and I'm excited to see what happens next in Tylia's story!

I received an ARC of this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

[Kaye · Rating 5 out of 5]

ONE MIND-BLOWING AVALANCHE!!!
Greedy gremlins! Ramona has this baby banging like a cheap screen door and throwing caution to the wind delivering this brilliantly composed bombshell that's as riveting as it is captivating, wrapping this bad boy up sleek, shiny and tight. Shattering boundaries and pushing limits, displaying the strengths and weaknesses being weighed and balanced, propelling this jewel on-ward without a hitch, knocking it into overdrive, blowing it into a tailspin with a life-altering realization. Bearing the burdens and towing the line presenting this action packed, hard hitting, pulse racing, heart pounding, adrenaline pumping, page flipping, block busting bombshell, blasting this baby to life beautifully. Satisfaction rocks this gem, bringing it home with such intensity and precision, riding roughshod and imparting one jaw dropping dynamo, launching this baby to a whole new level. Coiled, twined and tightly woven, displaying the explosive ups and agonizing downs, grounding in it's simplicity and awe inspiring in it's depth. The characters, banter, dialogue, interactions and charged atmosphere along with relatable qualities and individual traits, blend and flow, transforming into genuinely charismatic personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and depictions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Awesome job Ramona, thanks for sharing this little treasures with us.

[Vani ☾ · Rating 3 out of 5]

As far as YA dystopian novels go, this one is pretty much par for the course: oppressed populations, an oppressive regime hidden behind a good façade, and an unlikely heroine who will do anything to save the people she cares about even if it means being caught between two worlds and leaving behind The One.

I enjoyed the premise of the book, mainly because of the pandemic that we're going through now, and the fact that this is a small warning of what could happen in the future if people aren't careful.

Things I enjoyed:
The storyline. I knew what I was getting into being as this is a dystopian novel for young adults, and I wasn't disappointed, but it's difficult to find a masterful storyteller. The author made a solid effort here, which I appreciate very much!

Things that could have been improved:
In no way is this a bad criticism. This is just my own opinion.

I think that the world-building could have gone into more depth. I wish we could have gotten more details about what happened beforehand to drive everyone underground, and I really wish we could have known more about the Cough and the Virus. And I wish the author had gone more in-depth with the characters.

All in all, I feel like this had the makings of a delicious sandwich that was missing a layer that would have made it perfect.

Rating:
3.5 stars out of 5. I'm definitely going to keep reading the series because I want to find out what happens!

[Billie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Hunger Games meets Divergent in this epic first book in the GEOs trilogy.
It’s been decades since the deadly GM virus decimated humanity but the world is still holding out for a cure. Hidden underground in the dark GEOS remains what’s left of the population. For seventeen-year-old Tylia, survival is all she knows.
As mutations of the virus continue to spread, Tylia is faced with an unthinkable decision: watch her ailing mother become ravaged by the illness or hack her way into the terrifying Acceptance trials, and face the infected world above. If she survives her immunity will guarantee a renewed life for her family.
But the world above is vastly different to the one she’s been led to believe exists. Surviving the virus is about to become the least of her concerns.

This is a brilliant read.
Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believeable.
Great suspense and action with wonderful world building.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! This novel was a great read about a dystopian world, where a virus has wiped out much of humanity and the survivors have been driven underground. Some though live Above, whom are considered dangerous. Like most, absolute power corrupts, brainwashing and fear the keep the people ignorant, ans false hope is given. In this case, it is the Acceptance, where those chose have to survive the Above and if they do, get a chance to live in the Labs. Tylia will do anything to save her mother. She is a coder and good at hacking, which gets her into the Acceptance. She has no idea what she has gotten herself into and warned not to trust anyone. Nothing is as what she was told and learns much from a man who saves her life. Tylia is determined to save her family, even if she has to gain the trust of the Rejs. Tylia becomes a survivor and learns much, which shocks her, but she is determined to know the truth.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am and probably alwayas will be, a sucker for a dystopian ya. I was after a quick and easy read and I can usually breeze through these types of books.

Our main girl Tylia lives underground after humanity had been almost wiped out by a virus. She is chosen for the Acceptance and sent to the surface to try and survive. It was super fast paced which made it a very exciting read, despite it being quite predicatable (it is after all another on a long list of dystopian ya books). I really enjoyed the characters here, especially our main girl and I appreciated her inner struggles when faced with tricky decisions. The world was also really interesting and I could easily picture it in my mind as I was reading.
If you enjoy ya dystopia books, especially if you loved the Hunger Games, this will be right up your street. I will definitely continue this series.

(Noet: I received this book through netgalley and have voluntarily written this review.)

[Charlotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Acceptance is the first book in the GEOs series. It tells the story of Tylia, a girl who lives in a world where a virus threatens the population. People live underground. Tylia has to start the Acceptance trials and she goes above the ground.There she has to survive, and not only because of the virus. This story is very good! I couldn't put it down, I always wanted to continue reading it. The characters were very likable and the world building was fantastic. There was lots of action and mystery in this book and it was fast-paced. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who likes to read books with a dystopian setting.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this ARC from Bad Boy Updates. This is not my normal genre, but once I started this I couldn't put it down! The word Tylia lives is controlled by one "family" who dangles the hope of a cure for the virus that wiped out most of the world. She has always believed what her family and the "government" has told her, but her world is shaken to its core when she hacks her way into the Acceptance in the hope of better care for her mother. She must learn how to survive, find a place in a new world and unlearn everything she thought was the truth. I love that just when I thought I had things figured out for the first book, the ending leaves you with WHAT THE HECK?!!! I can't wait for the next book!

[Denice Langley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a huge fan of dystopian fiction, as long as the author takes the time to build the characters and the story well. Ramona Finn has done this with The Acceptance. She has taken a world none of us would ever want to live in and populated it with people we can care about. This makes the reading experience so much better!

A young woman's family has managed to survive the virus that has destroyed civilization and decimated the population. After surviving the virus, her mother has now developed a coughing disease and the treatment is outside the means of the family. To protect her mother's life, she will join a competition that will challenge her ability to survive.

Ramona Finn has written many YA sci-fi titles. Let's hope her GEOs series runs for many years.

[Drea1478 · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great if you're a child

I'm an adult who LOVES dystopian YA novels. That being said, this one left me feeling like it was seriously written for children. There are quite a few gaps in the story including a good description of what exactly the Acceptance is. Since it's the name of the book, you'd think there would be a pretty detailed description about the trial. Unfortunately that, like many other details, is missing from the story. And don't get me started on the science. I don't even think the author bothered to Google any of the science she referred to let alone actually did research to make sure what she was writing made sense. Again, if you're a kid reading this, you'll probably like it but it's a no for me.

[Michelle Clem · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Love LOVE!

Ramona Finn never disappoints in this very intriguing tale of Tylia (umm, who doesn’t adore that name?!?), who lives in the GEOs, deep underground with a massive community working to keep their home in working order after many years of living below the ground. Forced underground by a virus, Ty’s only chance to save her dying mother is to win the Acceptance. It’s got drama, a little bit of young love, and a FIERCE HEROINE who fights for herself and her family, sometimes making rash decisions, but always doing her absolute best to come through for her family! I hope you findTy and her world as intriguing as I did!

[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is totally off the grid for me. I usually don't read these kinds of stories. I liked the sound of the blurb and decided to try this gender. Absolutely loved it. Very detailed and well written. Love the characters especially Tylia. She's a hacker or coder and totally determined to save her family. She's being told not to trust anyone but she needs to gain the trust of Reja. Read the story to find out if Tylia saves her family. I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Witch-at-Heart · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has a strong dystopian vibe with a touch of hunger games and I found it interesting. The book begins during a global pandemic that only the rich and privileged receive the cure while the rest of humanity is ravaged. The only way out is to be chosen to participate in the Acceptance. this book is action packed and keeps you on th edge of your seat. It was well crafted and I recommend it to those that enjoy YA dystopian landscapes.

I received this book from NetGalley for an honest review..

[Tianna · Rating 2 out of 5]

I was unfortunately unable to finish this book.

This book was well written and had the potential to be a good YA book however for me it was not original enough, it was very similar to The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner.
It was slow to pick up and I just could like the characters they didn't feel real and where lacking depth.

I was looking forward to this and due to the potential of this book and the good writing I would try future books from this author.

I received this book as advanced copy for a review from netgalley.

[Kat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read by author Ramona Finn. She lures you in and keeps you in her world. The world has been decimated by the virus and Tylia along with the other survive underground..can she survive the acceptance and help her sick mother..but she is soon to find out not all she has been told us true. Will she survive..

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Rose Brown · Rating 4 out of 5]

"The Acceptance" is a dystopian tale of survival and life underground after the destruction of the earth. The main character, Tylia, is a coder for the GEO working to help support her family, while her mother suffers from the "Cough" caused by living underground with recirculated air. The Acceptance trials seem to be the only way for Tylia to save her family from poverty and illness. This is the beginning of Tylia's adventures.

[Drea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Touching on the ramifications of a global viral pandemic, a lack of social mobility, incompetent government, and an amoral corporation, reading this book felt a little eery. Despite that, the main character is relatable and likeable, and the story is fast-paced and interesting. Well-written and enjoyable, The Acceptance is highly recommended to anyone who loves dystopian fiction as well as anyone who enjoys fiction that mirrors our currently reality.

[Cathy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Definitely a great read, comparable to Divergent and the Hunger games !

This plotline is unique and exciting! I love the characters so far, and the idea of Tylia trying to unite humanity, and end Farrow Corp's sinister plans !!! She survived the virus, and now she has to survive Farrow Corp. Obviously, things aren't as they seem , not as Farrow Corp tells the Geo's underground. They've been lying to them all for years, and Tylia must find a way to help all of humanity !!