The Unwanteds

I bought this book in "Very Good" condition, but was disappointed to find that it had a bit of water damage, a badly peeling spine, and creased last three pages and the back cover. As for the story itself, I read this series as it was coming out in elementary/middle school and very much enjoyed all of it. It's definitely one of those books where adults/skeptics reading it have to suspend their disbelief a bit in order to enjoy, however. My brother was one such reader, who said that the kids at the beginning were acting more like they were going to the juvenile camp in Holes then being sentenced to death, and that while we the readers know they get saved, they wouldn't and therefore should have been more scared. On the other hand, I just saw it as a demonstration of how they're so desensitized to death because of how they were raised in Quill.

This book jumps right in and captures your attention! The writing is fabulous and was very enjoyable for both children, young adults and adults alike.

I liked how there was a broad range of characters and that it started fast so that you don't think immediately, oh this book is boring. The best part of it is that there is a whole series with it and then one after that series. I had no problems with it.

Storyline is really good, though the romance subplot seems forced and slightly annoying at times.