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Verify

Joelle Charbonneau
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Verify

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019

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Joelle Charbonneau

Verify

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2019
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Future

Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL810L

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Super Short Summary

Verify by Joelle Charbonneau follows a teenager named Meri who discovers hidden truths that challenge her understanding of reality in a seemingly ideal society. As she encounters a secretive group that questions government-provided information, Meri embarks on a journey to uncover and reveal the truth behind the fabricated narratives.

Suspenseful

Dark

Mysterious

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.0

2,961 ratings

55%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Verify by Joelle Charbonneau presents a thought-provoking exploration of truth and censorship in a dystopian society. Readers praise the engaging plot and timely themes, though some critique the character development and pacing. Despite this, the book effectively raises important questions about the manipulation of facts and information.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Verify?

A reader who enjoyed The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins or Divergent by Veronica Roth would likely appreciate Verify by Joelle Charbonneau. Fans of dystopian narratives and young adult fiction that challenge societal norms will find this book engaging and thought-provoking.

4.0

2,961 ratings

55%

Loved it

31%

Mixed feelings

15%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Chicago, Illinois • Future

Publication Year

2019

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

13-18 years

Lexile Level

HL810L

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