Waiting on Wednesday (39)

Waiting On Wednesday is a weekly meme, hosted at Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we seriously can’t wait for.

 Here's my pick for the week, that I seriously can't wait for (a little late this week, sorry!):

The Program 
by Suzanne Young

Publication Date: April 2013

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SLOANE KNOWS BETTER THAN TO CRY IN FRONT OF ANYONE. 

With suicide now an international epidemic, one outburst could land her in The Program, the only proven course of treatment. Sloane’s parents have already lost one child; Sloane knows they’ll do anything to keep her alive. She also knows that everyone who’s been through The Program returns as a blank slate. Because their depression is gone—but so are their memories. 

Under constant surveillance at home and at school, Sloane puts on a brave face and keeps her feelings buried as deep as she can. The only person Sloane can be herself with is James. He’s promised to keep them both safe and out of treatment, and Sloane knows their love is strong enough to withstand anything. But despite the promises they made to each other, it’s getting harder to hide the truth. They are both growing weaker. Depression is setting in. 

AND THE PROGRAM IS COMING FOR THEM.

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I love the premise of this, and how current the topic of the plot is.  Teen suicide is becoming an epidemic in this country, and this "program" feels very real, like something that could be put into place.  Along the same lines as Delirium, I think The Program is going to be so good, and I can't wait until next year to read it!

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