Debbie D. reviewed on 2/5/2014 + 2 more book reviews

The dystopian world of The Unwanteds initially struck me as a cross between Lois Lowrys The Giver and Shirley Jacksons The Lottery, but it turns out to be nowhere near as bleak. In fact, this is probably the most upbeat dystopian novel Ive ever read. Here the cast-offs (called the Unwanteds, who are mostly removed for showing signs of creativity) dont end up dying; theyre saved and taken to live in a secret magical world full of fantastical creatures, some of whom teach them to use art and magic. I quite enjoyed the fantasy in this book, but I was really excited about the characters, who were definitely driving the story. In fact, I was so caught up in the characters that when I had to put the book down in the middle, I couldnt stop thinking about them until I could finish it that night.

My children loved it as well! ;)

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