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Rite of Rejection

By: Sarah Negovetich
Narrated by: Stacey Glemboski
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Before you stands the future.

Straight-laced 16-year-old Rebecca can't wait for her Acceptance. A fancy ball, eligible bachelors, and her debut as an official member of society. Instead, the Machine rejects Rebecca. Labeled as a future criminal, she's shipped off to a life sentence in a lawless penal colony.

A life behind barbed wire fences with the world's most dangerous people terrifies Rebecca. She reluctantly joins a band of misfit teens in a risky escape plan, complete with an accidental fiancé she's almost certain she can learn to love.

But freedom comes with a price. To escape a doomed future and prove her innocence, Rebecca must embrace the criminal within.

A teen and young adult dystopian adventure of crime, romance, and survival.

©2014 Sarah Negovetich (P)2017 Sarah Negovetich

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Outstanding!!

This book is very well written and narrated! The story keeps you guessing and coming back for more. There were several times I thought I knew what was coming and each time I was pleasantly surprised that I was wrong.
The narration was EXCELLENT! Stacey Glemboski has been added to my very short list of favorite narrators that I will listen to anything they narrate.
This book is fabulous all the way around. I will definitely listen to the rest of the series as soon as possible!! I didn't expect this but I LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT!!!!
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excellent listen

This was a very good listen. The story was interesting and the pace was steady with interspersed action scenes that were gut clenching. The narration was excellent with each character having their own voice and personality. The book ended in a major cliff hanger.

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This was Amazing...and I am an adult male

Yes...I know this is a "Young Adult" book, but I truly enjoyed this story. Sarah Negovetich really tells an excellent story and captures the emotions wonderfully.

Stacey Glemboski is a wonderful narrator. She really brings the characters to life. Plus her recording quality is exceptional. She was the perfect choice for this audiobook.

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This book was dark

I love dystopian listens. Many books in this genre leans towards the dark. That was definitely the case here.

The reasons behind the machine rejecting people is the side B to this story. The side A is the world building and the abject despair for those living in The Pit. Actually, this could have been darker but trust me, it was dark enough.

The ending shed some light on the situation and while there was resolution, there is definitely a want to check out book two.

The narrator was really good. In fact, she was so good that a few times I actually forgot this was a single narration.

If you like dark dystopian novels, this one delivers.

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Riveting and Enjoyable

This is one of the best dystopian stories I've listened to or read. The characters are well written. The plot is excellent. I would recommend this book to anyone...adult or teen. Well done.

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great!

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What a great book! I was so sucked into this one, I was shocked when it ended. The narrator has a nice calm voice, perfect for this character! I'm looking forward to the next book in this series!

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Brilliant and gripping

Some what dystopian this story is both spellbinding and disturbing. Once a year a ceremony is held where 16 year olds are either accepted into society or rejected as someone who will become a criminal. But it's far from a simple thing.

This book combines loyalty with betrayal, love with disappointment, and fear with hope to create a story that is gripping and leaves you wanting more. Bring on book two!

Beautifuly written and filled with characters you can't help but love, this is a story that will not disappoint.

The narration is perfect, great character voices and a pace and tone that draw you into the story and enhance it.

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Thoroughly enjoyed this one.

I love dystopian stories, but it's been quite a while since I've read one like this...romantic/YA centric, and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it. Negovetich introduces an intriguing world and some interesting characters in this opening volume in the Acceptance series. Definitely a series I'll be continuing with.

This book is narrated by Stacey Glemboski. It's the first time I've heard her work and IMO she knocked it out of the park. I'll be looking into more of her work in the future.

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The Strong Will Survive!

Excellent Book! I don’t usually listen to books about dystopian society’s; they just aren’t my thing but this book was so good. After listening to a clip of the book I decided to give it a try since the clip seemed to pull me in from the start. Just a heads up before I get into the review this is a 3-part story so this book ends on a cliffhanger. Rebecca is 16 and waiting for her acceptance ceremony to be completed so she can enter society and become a contributing adult. Something goes horribly wrong and she’s rejected and sent to the pit. Now in the fight of her life she must band together with others if she wants to survive. As she slowly learns the real reasons as to why some people are sent to the pit she’s determined to escape and speak out against the cardinal to others. Rebecca, along with her friends Daniel, Eric, Elizabeth and Molly spends all her time planning their escape. Along the way not only do they have to deal with everyday life in the pit but they must also overcome betrayal, deal with loss and find love in order to discover their true strength. Rite of Rejection is truly a great book. The story is always moving, there’s never a dull moment or a time in the book that drags. Everything that happens is relevant to the story and there’s no outside or over the top drama. I think it could be a relatable story if we lived in a dystopian society. I can’t wait for the next books to be released on audible.

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Excellent story fringed with a disappointment

The story and development of each character are excellent, strong and realistic. I really liked Eric for Rebecca right from the beginning and that didn’t stop all the way through.
The narrator was brilliant. Her reading is heartfelt and spot-on for every character.
I would have given this story 5 stars but for the disappointment of the betrayal. I’d have preferred the other party to be the traitor. But my rating is personal as I tend to read ya for it’s escapism and idealism of first love. To me this book would otherwise have been every bit as good as The Hunger Games and Divergent series. I’ll definitely be looking out for the next and still hope for my perfect couple match. 😊

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