The Remedy by Suzanne Young Publisher: Simon Pulse on April 21, 2015
Genres: Dystopia, Young Adult
Pages: 416
Source: Blog Tour
Purchase: Amazon
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Can one girl take on so many identities without losing her own? Find out in this riveting companion to The Program and the New York Times bestselling The Treatment.
In a world before The Program.
Quinlan McKee is a closer. Since the age of seven, Quinn has held the responsibility of providing closure to grieving families with a special skill she can become anyone.
Recommended by grief counselors, Quinn is hired by families to take on the short-term role of a deceased loved one between the ages of fifteen and twenty. She's not an exact copy, of course, but she wears their clothes and changes her hair, studies them through pictures and videos, and soon, Quinn can act like them, smell like them, and be them for all intents and purposes. But to do her job successfully, she can't get attached.
Now seventeen, Quinn is deft at recreating herself, sometimes confusing her own past with those of the people she's portrayed. When she's given her longest assignment, playing the role of Catalina Barnes, Quinn begins to bond with the deceased girl's boyfriend. But that's only the beginning of the complications, especially when Quinn finds out the truth about Catalina's death. And the epidemic it could start.
Guest Post
The Challenges of Writing The Remedy
by Suzanne Young
I think the biggest challenge with writing THE REMEDY was how to write a prequel that didn’t depend on THE PROGRAM for the storyline. I was determined that this would be a duology all its own (It is. THE EPIDEMIC comes out Spring 16).
I had the idea for closers first, and began obsessing about a girl who falls for a dead girl’s boyfriend while pretending to be said dead girl. But then, a few chapters in, I met Deacon and he added a whole new layer to the story, one that will play a big part in the next book. I’m incredibly excited to tell the rest of this story.
THE REMEDY has a few minor characters from THE PROGRAM, but you don’t need to know anything about the other books. It all starts here. And to write this story out of order was challenging, but ultimately, THE REMEDY is my favorite of the series.
About Suzanne Young
Suzanne Young is the New York Times bestselling author of The Program series. Originally from Utica, New York, Suzanne moved to Arizona to pursue her dream of not freezing to death. She is a novelist and an English teacher, but not always in that order.
Suzanne is the author of THE PROGRAM, THE TREATMENT, THE REMEDY, and HOTEL RUBY. She was also on an episode of House Hunters where she talked about her love of grass and trees (while living in the desert).
Giveaway
This is a tour wide giveaway
Lekeisha
I have yet to read the first book. Which, is so sad really. I think when this series started, I was caught up in historical fiction and didn’t want to switch up.
Jennifer Bielman
Yeah, it took me awhile to want to read dystopian again when I got tired of it a but back.
kindlemom1
I love that the author did this and I love even more that it will be a duology! So excited!!
Thanks for sharing this!
Jennifer Bielman
I know! I am so excited.
Karen Blue
I have heard so many great things about these books. Yes! I want to read them. thanks for the chance to win the whole set.
Jennifer Bielman
Good luck!
Braine
there IS a method to the madness here. I love it when authors talk about their characters as if they don’t live in their heads.
Jennifer Bielman
Seriously, characters become real as you write them. it’s crazy
Jaclyn Canada
I haven’t read The Program yet. The idea of a girl pretending to be a dead girl and falling for her boyfriend though is quite messed up. Should definitely make an interesting story! Thanks so much for sharing 😀
Jennifer Bielman
LOL, yeah, messed up but entertaining.
laura thomas
Such a fun guest post Suzanne. How interesting that your characters reveal their stories in ways you hadn’t planned on.
Jennifer Bielman
That’s the best part of writing!
Lisa Richards
Have had this one on my wishlist since I first read the blurb. Can’t wait to indulge in it.
Jennifer Bielman
Me too! I can’t wait. I am reading it soon.
alreem
I have not read the program but this is sound like a good one and I really like it that I don’t have to read the other books in the series. Thank for sharing 😀
Jennifer Bielman
The series is good though, you should try it.
Texas Book Lover
I haven’t read this series yet but I gotta say you definitely grabbed my attention with the whole falling for a dead girl’s boyfriend while pretending to be the dead girl them.
Jennifer Bielman
It’s totally messed up but makes sense once you read the series.
Melliane
Prequel can be an interesting thing. I haven’t read the books but I really need to try one of the author soon! thanks for sharing!
Jennifer Bielman
She’s really good. You need to try her out.
Olivia
I actually have a review copy of this one so I cannot wait to dive into it! It looks so promising and I know a lot of people approve of this series as well.
Jennifer Bielman
So lucky!! Enjoy.
Anna
I love a series where each book could be a stand-alone. I don’t always start at the beginning. 🙂
Anna from Elements of Writing
Jennifer Bielman
Me too. It’s the best way to do it.
Jillyn
I’ve heard so many great things about this series. I can’t wait to read it. 🙂
Jennifer Bielman
It’s really interesting but stressful.
Melissa (My World...in words and pages)
Oh nice. I can see the challenge in writing that. Interesting set up and sounds like a neat read. 🙂
Jennifer Bielman
You should try it. I loved the series.
Benish
I have the copy of the first book for over an year now, I still haven’t read it. I should read it soon now!
Jennifer Bielman
I hope you like it.
Nicole The Reading Rebel
I have been wanting to read this series forever. It is amazing that you wrote a prequel that I will have no problem reading first. Some prequels no matter what I read them after the first book. I feel that most prequels are designed that way. Thanks for the chance to win.
Jennifer Bielman
Good luck!