The Treatment (2) (Program) Hardcover – April 29, 2014

I loved The Program by Suzanne Young, so I had to get The Treatment as soon as it was released to find out what happened to James and Sloane. While I didn't love The Treatment as much as The Program, this was still a good read.I like the title. It's a good fit for what the books about, and it fits with the first boo in the series.I like the cover. I like how, to me, it kind of portrays James and Sloane on the run. I had the hardback copy of this book, so when I took off the dust jacket, it had the pill cover which is the treatment.The world building was done fantastically! I could see each of the scenes in my mind clearly. This time, the setting of the book takes James and Sloane all over the United States.The pacing was a bit slow for about the first two-thirds of the book, and I was really disappointed. However, I kept reading because I desperately wanted to like this book. Luckily, I was rewarded when the last section of the book picked up pace, and I couldn't wait to see what would happen next.The plot is good. Sloane and James are on the run from the Program after rekindling their romance from before the Program. They meet other rebels who are on the run, and they all try to stay one step ahead of the Program. Sloane is still wondering if she should take the Treatment, which would restore all of her memories, that Realm gave her. The only thing I didn't like about the plot is that it was too mushy when it came to the romance. The first book in the series wasn't as bad as this. Plus, it seemed in this book that James and Sloane were having sex at the end of almost every chapter!I thought the characters were written really well even if James and Sloane were humping like rabbits all the time! Sloane is still a very strong female character, and in this book, we're introduced to Dallas who is also a very strong female character. Dallas does have some vulnerability though, and I found it very interesting to learn what she was like before the Program. We're also introduced to Cas in this book. Cas was like the comic relief in this book. He would always try to defuse the situation. Realm is back in this book, and I don't really like him. He's not written poorly, but he just grates on my nerves the way he's always trying to make Sloane second guess her love for James. James is very hot-headed in this book. I still do like him as a character, and I can understand why he got angry.I enjoyed the dialogue especially when Dallas or Cas where involved in the scene. The dialogue felt very natural and fitting for a young adult book. There is some swearing in this book as well as violence. There are some sexual scenes in this book although they aren't graphic.Overall, The Treatment (The Program #2) by Suzanne Young starts off being slow but picks up during the last third of the book. The characters are still written very well, and the world building is fantastic.I'd recommend this book to those aged 16+ who enjoyed The Program and want to know more about Sloane and James.

Okay this book is very well written. It has a solid storyline, it keeps you intrigued into what is happening and I enjoyed it a lot. This only reason I give it a four star because it focuses on many people having depression and wanting to commit suicide for a good half of the book ( in some parts it's very detailed as well). If you struggle with depression, or overall, mental health in general, I WARN you to be cautious with this book - it can definitely give someone a trigger, especially if they struggle with suicidal thoughts.

A couple of small spoilers:Maybe I was comparing this book to some really good, similar novels too much (like The Darkest Mind trilogy), but to me the parts where the action should have happened - finding James's file, the appearance of the inventor of the Program - didn't happen. It seemed like certain monumental events were just conveniently placed into Sloane's path and Cas and Dallas were the only ones experiencing any action that I would have liked to see. It was just too easy.And Sloane just wasn't as strong as I expected her to be. She never really took any action in the first half of the book. It was really disappointing.I felt like the writing suffered as well. Because the first story was written so well, I can only assume that the release of this one must have been rushed. There was so much "telling" about how the characters felt - Sloane in particular - and not enough "showing," which kept taking me out of the story and striking me as awkward based the first story's writing.Sloane really irritated me at many points too. Like her greeting to Realm in front of James, and how she allowed Realm to get as close to her as he did and completely disregarded the feelings of the guy she supposedly loves so desperately. Could she be more inconsiderate?Overall, I think I just expected more from Sloane and the writing based on how good the first book was.

After reading The Program, I was in such a hurry to read The Treatment that the wait for the book felt like it dragged on forever! But the wait turned out to be worth it, because this book was just as incredible as the first one.These two books are books that I will read over and over again until I know the words by heart. The characters are incredible and I have never felt better about spending money on anything. I wish there were going to be more books because of how much I love them, but the story is told perfectly and I was not left with any questions and was fully content with the incredible ending.

It was alright. Nothing to write home about but entertaining on slow nights

Well... I don't know if this the conclusion, but if it is, then I'm glad because the suspense is killing me!! I really liked it. It was fasted paced and it took me a day to read and finish it!!

I loved this book start to finish! I was concerned that with the plot it wouldn't finish strong. But it was AMAZING! I do think though, that like hunger games you either really love the ending or you don't. I think if you read and loved the program you'll love this!

purchased for granddaughter who liked reading this series.

The Treatment is the second book in the Program duology. The duology is about a society in which suicide is an epidemic amongst teenagers. The government are working alongside The Program to wipe teenagers memories clean to eliminate their depression and therefore cutting down on the suicide rate. Sloane is the main character throughout both books and whilst the first book follows The Program being implemented, The Treatment is a follow-on from that but I can't give an actual synopsis as it would spoil the first book.I enjoyed the second book, but slightly less than the first. The topic of suicide and depression wasn't as evident in the book as it was in the first, although this may have been deliberate since the "epidemic" is now being "cured" by The Program. The idea of this world becoming a reality was shocking to me whilst reading the first book and the concept was so new and interesting. By the second book, it was slightly less interesting as I felt it had already been done in the first. The second book introduces more characters that I wasn't too fond of, but were vital to the story line and helped round out different aspects of the book. The duology as a whole was really fun to read and definitely a new concept that I'm sure plenty of readers would find interesting - I would definitely recommend reading The Program duology.

I love this book so much! Arrived in great condition and overall a pleasure to read. Highly recommend.

Fantastic book. Really enjoyed it. Quality of book was pristine.

The first time I began reading it I DNF'ed the book.This 2nd time I actuly devoured it, finishing it in a day. There are still moments that for me are cringe-worthy concerning the personal relations described on the book, i.e. how Realm can be such an ass and be forgiven every time or have Sloane chosing not to remember things so they can hold a truce, or how Dallas needs Realm's validation, even at the end. I mean, it's cool to have someone to care for you, but it's vetter than you can do the fighting and validation yourself. The book was written on 2014, so I am thinking this is the kind of books which were common back then, and now we have stronger female leads, which I honestly preferI am attaching some photos so that you can see what arrives after the order.