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The Culling

Culling Series, Book 1

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The Culling

By: Tricia Wentworth
Narrated by: Jennifer Jill Araya
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One hundred and fifty years after a virus wipes out most of the world's population, Reagan Scott finds herself chosen for the State of the Union's fifth Culling. She will compete against 49 of the country's brightest girls. And then, of course, there are the 50 boys. She'll have to pair up with one for her shot at becoming the next Presidential Couple.

Though the government truly means well, not everything is as it seems. She will be tested to the fullest extent while an evil storm brews.

With eliminations happening frequently, how far can she make it? And if she makes it far enough to meet the boys, how can she be expected to, at just 18 years of age, find a partner . . . for life? Does she have what it takes to be the next Madam President?

©2017 Tricia Wentworth (P)2019 Tantor Apocalyptic & Post-Apocalyptic Dystopian Fiction Science Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Fantasy Emotionally Gripping Teen Dystopian
Intriguing Plot • Unique Dystopian World • Wonderful Narration • Compelling Mysteries • Clean Romance • Unexpected Twist
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Loved this book and was not expecting to. It gives hunger games and divergent vibes. Good love triangle and woah the cliffhanger ending!!

Unexpected fantastic listen

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After reading several well known series, some that have been made into movies, I have been looking for another series that is of the same caliber. This series fits the bill! Halfway through book one, when it was available in the Plus Catalog, I decided to buy the whole series!
Book one contains dating related content, death and other difficult topics, however, it is tastefully explained and is not explicit. It is also free of offensive language.
Thus far, I would feel comfortable allowing my teenage child to read/listen to it. I anticipate that the rest of the series will be just as exciting and free of explicit material.
This author will be one that I keep an eye on and look forward to reading more!
The narrator is perfect for this series!

Movie series material!

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I wasn't expecting to love this book as much as I do. First of all, the performance is great. The story captures you from the very beginning. I couldn't wait to listen to this every day and it was hard to stop listening. Very clever idea and I loved all the characters dearly. There's a love triangle. I love the one that didn't quite make the cut the most, but I can understand why. I can't wait to listen to the next one in the series. I'm ordering that one right now. I also love how clean this book is. In fact, I giggled each time the main character said "oh my crap". Love LOVED this book!

Wow! What a surprise!

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I'm pretty. His dimples are cute. I have integrity. She's mean. Rinse & repeat. Super junior high.

Juvenile in its story

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The ideas behind this story and world are great, however, the characters often come across whiney, unrealistic and sometimes rediculous but not in a good way.

Good Plot but Obnoxious Characters

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I'm enjoying the story, but I think it's kind of sneaky when the first book in the series just cuts off abruptly, without reaching a conclusion.
The narrator is good, but could use some practice on the men's voices.

Good Story! But...

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Loved this book from beginning to end! Was rooting for regan to choose the right guy! She did and the cliffhanger at the end made be buy the next book immediately!!!

Fantastic read!

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So, I like this book, though I did find the main female character, Reagan, immature for someone who is supposed to be incredibly smart and clever and 18. Even sheltered as the book portrays, I'd say she is more like 16. I also thought that while the premise and the details were well thought out and developed, it lacked some realism. I wish the book was written for a bit more mature audiences to support the foundation, but I would recommend this book and don't regret using a credit for it.

Entertaining, but definitely in the tween category

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I listen to a lot of YA books while at the gym, so I can zone out on the cardio machines. It's good for that. It's not profound literature or anything. But I enjoy the fact that there's no swearing or sex. I understand why the author ended it the way that she did, but I do think that it could have been wrapped up a little bit better will still having people interested in book two.

Fun listen, without having to think too hard

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I really enjoyed the storyline, though at times qas a little slow and repetitive. the narrarator took some of it away for me though. a pleasing voice to listen to but a little too perfect sounding for the main character. it made her seem fake and weak at times rather than real and strong like I believe she was written to be.

good story

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