HAPPY RELEASE DAY to Lisa McMann's The Unwanteds! We're so thrilled to be the next stop on Kismet's The Unwanteds blog tour. I love this book. I adore MG books as much as YA books, and this is one book that isn't just appealing to MG readers, but it's one fans of Lisa McMann will really enjoy. Kirkus reviews summed it up perfectly with their quote saying The Unwanteds is "The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter". I'm a huge fan of Lisa's and I love it when YA authors become MG authors, because that allows me to share their writing with my kids.
Thirteen-year-old Alex tries his hardest to be stoic when his fate is announced as Unwanted, even while leaving behind his twin, Aaron, a Wanted. Upon arrival at the destination where he expected to be eliminated, however, Alex discovers a stunning secret—behind the mirage of the “death farm” there is instead a place called Artime.
In Artime, each child is taught to cultivate their creative abilities and learn how to use them magically, weaving spells through paintbrushes and musical instruments. Everything Alex has ever known changes before his eyes, and it’s a wondrous transformation.
But it’s a rare, unique occurrence for twins to be separated between Wanted and Unwanted, and as Alex and Aaron’s bond stretches across their separation, a threat arises for the survival of Artime that will pit brother against brother in an ultimate, magical battle.
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I definitely want to read this. Looking forward to your review.
ReplyDeleteNatalie- It's definitely a must have!! I'm looking forward to sharing my review.
ReplyDeleteOh how I've been waiting for this book to come out! Can't wait to read your review and get my hands on a copy to read it myself. And though I haven't posted anything anywhere, I definitely belong in the Unwanted camp - I'm too creative not to be. ;) Happy Release Day, Lisa!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Katie for hosting the Tour on this special day!
ReplyDeleteSeriously... as sad as it is for me.. I would probably be wanted, simply because of my extreme lack of artistic talent :)
I'd be unwanted. I couldn't stop dancing.
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Erin- I hope you enjoy it! It's a fabulous read.
ReplyDeleteDanny- You are so welcome! THANK YOU so much for having us!! Sadly, I'd probably be wanted as well.
Vivien- I would love to be an Unwanted. LOL
I would probably be unwanted now that I think about it,too nervous and jittery...
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