By the turn of the 21st century, cheating had become a global epidemic. Students from every background and corner of the world found ways to bend the rules just to pass their exams. For years, governments turned a blind eye—until the problem became impossible to ignore. In response, the United Nations took an unprecedented step: the creation of the International School for Cheaters (ISC).
These specialized institutions were designed to reform the very students who had been caught cheating. But more than that, they trained them to become experts at identifying and catching others who slipped through the cracks—those who cheated without ever getting caught.
Seventeen-year-old Jaden enters the ISC hoping for a fresh start and a typical college experience. But he quickly discovers that at this school, cheating isn’t just a problem—it’s a curriculum. And the line between game and reality is far thinner than he ever imagined.
Notes:
This book is set on the Island of Barbados it's a country in the Caribbean. Culpeper island which is the Island the ISC is built on exist in real life, but it's much smaller island to the southeast of Barbados. Infact its more like a rock in the water but it has vegetation and it isn't attached to the main island so it's considered an island.
The island in the book is bigger and sits further out to sea. But it is still apart of Barbados.
The citizens on the island are called Barbadians with a majority black population however there's a significant amount of clear skin people.
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I was quite skeptical that the book was going to be a copy of COTE, but this books is quite different and really fun to read. the authors is skilled at expressing the thoughts of character quite well. can't wait to read the rest of it. 10/10 recommended.
Interesting premise and worldbuilding in 1st few chaps. It seems like you take inspiration from Class Room Of The Elite. The conversations feel natural and smooth. MC seems mature, composed but a bit ordinary, it is relatable to readers. The tall girl seems to be an interesting character with her own unique view of the world, would make for a good love interest. Grammar is decent enough for a non-native speaker like me as I didnt see any glaring mistake. Although, the 1st POV may be a bit tricky and hard to be immersive in the story. Overall, keep going, youre doing alright.
I like the plot and the introduction. It reminds me of a classroom of the elite lol, the cheater school reminded me of that one Naruto episode. I also liked how you started to introduce the characters.
To be honest, I was a bit reluctant to start the book at first but after giving it a try, I’m quite hooked. Love the suspense at the end of chapter 4. Update as soon as possible.
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It gives me a classroom of the elite vibes at the start, but with a different mc. There's still not much revealed about the worldbuilding yet, but characters are being established gradually. The back and forth conversation makes sense and the way mc observes almost everything is quirky.
A unique plot line close in line with current issues we are facing as a civilisation as a whole. Brilliantly written I have to say that this story is already taking shape so well. With just a few chapters in, I hope this author comes up with a brilliant solution and the story hopefully ends on a positive note.
Really nice story, I loved COTE and this one is great and like it too, but it goes in a different direction, good job author (I ate one star)
Really interesting premise that caught my eye, and you end the chapters with a nice hook that’s not too frustrating but keeps one interested. I wonder what they’re gonna do after chapter five you have a nice set up so far! Keep going!!
Really enjoying it so far! The writing flows well and the characters are getting fleshed out nicely. The setting is interesting too. I'm quite interested in the classroom of the elite and the highiq tag and can't wait fot the MC to show his intelligience(Calculating and cunning MCs are the best!). I also haven't noticed any glaring mistakes as well, so writing quality is also good! Keep updating author, its a very promising novel