Independent Study by Joelle Charbonneau is the sequel to The Testing. I'm currently reading the final book in the trilogy, Graduation Day, so I have to be careful not to confuse the two!
Cia is continuing in on her journey. She is now studying at Tosu University and assigned to an independent study program that doesn't thrill her. She was fairly confident in her own abilities and the degree she wanted, but they chose to assign her somewhere else.
The troubles are brewing below the surface. Cia has nightmares and feels as if there is something she should be remembering. She finds herself trying to recall her testing experience and basically investigating the happenings in the University. She starts to question what is happening around her and the people that she is getting to know. Who should she trust?
I think this is a solid sequel to The Testing. Cia continues to prove herself as a strong female lead. The story focuses on her and not on her relationship with Tomas. There is a small element revolving around a possible rebellion, but that plot wasn't fully developed.
The book had it's weaknesses, but overall, I enjoyed it. I quickly picked up Graduation Day, so I hope to finish it soon!
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