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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i think if i had read this a year ago, before i had read a bazillion books, i would have loved it. but now, my standards are a little higher. honestly, the last 20% of this was a solid 4 stars. but i found that throughout the book, i just didn’t care. and it’s really sad because i think that this came up just short of me loving it. i think there are two reasons this came up short:
1) the characters weren’t likable or unique. they were just pretty basic. they weren’t intolerably basic, but they just needed a little more pizzazz.
2) it was nearly impossible to connect with the characters. i think this was mostly because the mc was pretty bland, but also, it’s written in omniscient pov. so, you get inside everyone’s head, all the time. books written like this are just kinda hard to love because you’re constantly jumping from one person to another, with no separations (like chapters dedicated to each pov).
so yeah…this totally could have been amazing, but its stuck with a
2.75/5⭐️
1) the characters weren’t likable or unique. they were just pretty basic. they weren’t intolerably basic, but they just needed a little more pizzazz.
2) it was nearly impossible to connect with the characters. i think this was mostly because the mc was pretty bland, but also, it’s written in omniscient pov. so, you get inside everyone’s head, all the time. books written like this are just kinda hard to love because you’re constantly jumping from one person to another, with no separations (like chapters dedicated to each pov).
so yeah…this totally could have been amazing, but its stuck with a
2.75/5⭐️
adventurous
medium-paced
May I just say how clever the premise for this book is? Everyone with a single ounce of creativity is Unwanted and "executed," and everyone who's athletic or intelligent stay and are deemed Wanted? That is single-handedly the most clever premise I've read in a long time. That's true fantasy, a whole world spawned from just a single question. McMann doesn't fall flat of what I expected from this wonderful idea. In fact, I didn't even know what this was going to be about until I read the Introduction. I was engrossed!
And, also, may I say how big and how unexpected of a switch-up this is from McMann's normal stuff (paranormal romance! I know),? I feel like this is a completely different author here, because her paranormal books are written in such short, edgy, gripping sentences and this book is written in vivid, languid, fluid prose that just jumps off the page and into your head. I can't say which I like better, because in her paranormal stuff, you're just constantly flipping pages and you're haunted by the story, but in this middle-grade fantasy novel, you're just completely entranced by the beautiful language and you can't stop reading.
No matter what, I officially present McMann the Most Versatile Author Award!
(I just made that! On a complete whim.) Seriously, though. How can you not agree with me? Freakin' polar opposites here, and she can do 'em both. That takes some serious writing mojo.
This has to be the most creative book I've ever read. McMann doesn't fall short of my expectations, which I appreciate to the fullest extent. The ending of this book is totally open-ended, so you really have no idea of knowing whether or not this will be a series. Honestly, I'd just prefer this to be a stand-alone, but I'm open to another book or three of THE UNWANTEDS.
Gripping and languid, THE UNWANTEDS is McMann's most creative book yet, with a premise to "die" for; I was quickly engrossed into Alex's world of misery and new hope, and when I reached the end I was deeply saddened -- saddened, that is, by the fact that I'm left hanging with no sequel within reach. I strongly recommend you pick this up!
And, also, may I say how big and how unexpected of a switch-up this is from McMann's normal stuff (paranormal romance! I know),? I feel like this is a completely different author here, because her paranormal books are written in such short, edgy, gripping sentences and this book is written in vivid, languid, fluid prose that just jumps off the page and into your head. I can't say which I like better, because in her paranormal stuff, you're just constantly flipping pages and you're haunted by the story, but in this middle-grade fantasy novel, you're just completely entranced by the beautiful language and you can't stop reading.
No matter what, I officially present McMann the Most Versatile Author Award!
(I just made that! On a complete whim.) Seriously, though. How can you not agree with me? Freakin' polar opposites here, and she can do 'em both. That takes some serious writing mojo.
This has to be the most creative book I've ever read. McMann doesn't fall short of my expectations, which I appreciate to the fullest extent. The ending of this book is totally open-ended, so you really have no idea of knowing whether or not this will be a series. Honestly, I'd just prefer this to be a stand-alone, but I'm open to another book or three of THE UNWANTEDS.
Gripping and languid, THE UNWANTEDS is McMann's most creative book yet, with a premise to "die" for; I was quickly engrossed into Alex's world of misery and new hope, and when I reached the end I was deeply saddened -- saddened, that is, by the fact that I'm left hanging with no sequel within reach. I strongly recommend you pick this up!
The Unwanteds was a decent book, definitely on the simpler, younger side of YA so maybe a bit out of the range I'm looking for. A bit cheesy but overall a light fun read. Would recommend if you like the really straightforward light YA then this might be for you.
Would have to have kids request before I'd consider the rest of this series. The review on the front of the book comparing this to Hunger Games and Harry Potter is seriously misleading!!
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A fun nostalgic reread, great tween book, definitely recommend for a young audience- I loved this as a kid.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated