The Unwanteds

Post date: May 25, 2012 6:13:02 PM

Alex and Aaron Stowe are identical twins that live in the drab land of Quill. The story opens with Alex being declared an Unwanted. The Unwanteds are immediately Purged and their families are instructed to forget they ever existed. Aaron has risen to being a Wanted even though their parents are only Necessaries.

When the Unwanted face the Eliminators, they aren't killed as they had thought but go to live in the magical land of Artime. In Artime, each person learns fine arts and specializes in the art they are most suited for. Their talents are then combine with magic.

The residents of Quill are unaware of the residents of Artime, but Alex can't get his brother out of his head. He becomes focused on "rescuing" Aaron. However, what will happen when the High Priestess Justine discovers the truth of where the Unwanteds go? Will the residents of Artime be prepared to use their magic to defend their right to life and way of life? Read The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann.