In a world where suicide is an international epidemic, there is one trusted cure-- the Program. Whenever symptoms of depression set into someone, they are taken to the Program to cure them. Depression and suicide go hand in hand in this world. Sloane knows this well. Sloane and her parents have already lost a member of their family to this epidemic: her brother, Brady. She also knows that the Program cures everyone of their depression-- when they come back, they are a blank slate. Their depression is gone. But so are their memories. They've been reset-- both emotionally and socially.
Sloane, James, and Miller must put on a brave front to keep life normal. They must stick together and keep strong for one another. Yet fighting something you can't even see, but something that is purely based on feelings is extremely difficult. It's basically war against yourself. Promises to yourself as well as to the ones you love get hard to keep.
This is an extremely suspenseful story full of love, promises, and yes, depression. However, I guarantee that you will enjoy it if you like problem stories with romance. I'm honestly not a huge huge fan of romance, but I really loved this book with all my heart. Suzanne Young wrote an incredibly enticing book. It's impossible not to fall in love with the characters, seeing how they suffer such humane feelings. And in a world where suffering is basically the equivalent to depression, it's hard.
This touching tale of teenagers struggling to find a brave front and at the same time, be themselves, will grasp onto the hearts of every teen. I recommend this book to any teenager that wants a good read, or is interested in books that will make you really think. One thing-- once you pick this book up, you won't be able to put it down until the finish.
*** I give this book a 9.68 out of 10!***
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