The Unwanteds

De: Lisa McMann

Narrado por: Simon Jones

A riveting middlegrade dystopian novel from New York Times bestselling Wake author Lisa McMann that Kirkus Reviews calls “The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter.”

Every year in Quill, thirteen-year-olds are sorted into categories: the strong, intelligent Wanteds go to university, and the artistic Unwanteds are sent to their deaths.

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 occurence 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.

Omg

The best story ever I do not know what I would I do without it happy

enjoyable

Where does The Unwanteds rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It rates rather high, amongst the top 7 at least

What did you like best about this story?

I love good adventure without any horrors where the people become alive, they did.

Which character – as performed by Simon Jones – was your favorite?

Alex

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

yes

The words made it sound so realistic It was so fun to read it

I like that the characters had all these different types of backstory but they all came together as 1

Meh

Slightly confusing at points. Overall a very positive story children will enjoy. Not sure I will continue this series.

Goooooooooood!

This is a very good book! I hope the next book is as good as this one!

OMG! SO Good!!!!!!!!!

I just love it so much.It is the best book ever!!!It is so good. I love it so much.

Amazing

I loved the whole book and can’t wait to download the next one! The book was so magical and enchanting. One thing I would change would to add how to do the actual spells. 😜

Amazing Book!👍🏻

This book was awesome, and I will read or listen to every single book in the series after this one.

Good

very good, but confusing at times. suprised they didn't mention alexes friends brother later in the book.

Love Simon Jones

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

I found this book because I was searching for books narrated by Simon Jones. He makes listening to books so engaging. He did not disappoint in this book.

What other book might you compare The Unwanteds to and why?

I recommend The Bartimaeus Trilogy by Jonathan Stroud. The books were very interesting and very well-written but Simon Jones made all the characters come to life. As he did with this book.

Which scene was your favorite?

The scenes with the blackboards