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bookish_botanic_baker 's review for:
The Surface Trials
by H.M. Waugh
This gave me major 'CHERUB' vibes. Like that series, it follows a group of young people thrown into intense, high-stakes missions for a secret organization. The author does a great job of capturing that youthful energy and grit, and you can really feel the tension and camaraderie between the characters as they navigate their dangerous world.
But what really sets it apart is a darker, more competitive twist that felt a lot like 'The Hunger Games'. The trials are brutal and unforgiving, forcing the characters to compete against each other in a series of deadly challenges. It’s a thrilling and unpredictable blend of espionage and survival, with incredibly high stakes that make you question the moral lines the organization is willing to cross. It's a great start to a series, and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what happens next.
But what really sets it apart is a darker, more competitive twist that felt a lot like 'The Hunger Games'. The trials are brutal and unforgiving, forcing the characters to compete against each other in a series of deadly challenges. It’s a thrilling and unpredictable blend of espionage and survival, with incredibly high stakes that make you question the moral lines the organization is willing to cross. It's a great start to a series, and I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what happens next.