The Program by Suzanne Young - Review

The Program by Suzanne Young

Hardcover, 408 pages

Published April 30th 2013 by Simon Pulse

Summary:

In Sloane’s world, true feelings are forbidden, teen suicide is an epidemic, and the only solution is The Program.
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.

Review:

Wow. This book was indescribable. It was the best book I've read this month! I love it so much. 

The main character is Sloane. She is amazing. I love the relationship she has with James. Sloane and James are literally perfect together. James does everything he can to protect them from getting themselves into The Program, but one day everything crashes down and it all becomes too much to handle. 

The story is about Sloane and how she is put into The Program. We get to see an inside look at how The Program works. The main fact in this book is something that could happen one day. The government has decided that depression is a disease. If a teen shows any sign, even if it's tiny, they are immediately shipped to The Program where they'll get cured. Basically, it's this hospital that wipes your mind out of almost all your memories and you come out not remembering anything. Even your best friends. 

The Program was amazing. I cried while reading this. Literally, tears were falling out of my eyes when I read a very very sad part in the book. The author is a very good writer and I couldn't put down the book until I finished it. I had to know what happened! When I got to the last chapter, I swear I would've fallen off my chair if I was sitting in one. 

This book is definitely going in my favorites. I cannot wait until the sequel. This is a MUST READ. 5 Stars!