It has been quickly passed from hand to hand, spreading through word of mouth and recommendations. I cannot overstate the popularity this book has amassed in the last few months at our school. Now I have read it for myself and, while it is certainly a fun book that teems with creativity and fresh ideas, I would still (and will probably always) choose Hogwarts, should my letter ever finally arrive. I thought that a) it was obviously a fantastic book or b) they were all crazy. I was also intrigued when those same readers said they would rather go to Artimè from the Unwanteds than Hogwarts from Harry Potter. It has quickly become a favourite amongst my book club members and I was fearful that my membership (despite being the group leader) was going to be revoked if I, too, did not read it. Everything Alex has ever known changes before his eyes, and it’s a wondrous transformation.īut it’s a rare, unique occurrence for twins to be divided between Wanted and Unwanted, and as Alex and Aaron’s bond stretches across their separation, a threat arises for the survival of Artimé that will pit brother against brother in an ultimate magical battle. There, Alex and his fellow Unwanteds are encouraged to cultivate their creative abilities and use them magically. It’s hard for Alex to leave behind his twin, Aaron, a Wanted, but he makes peace with his fate-until he discovers that instead of a “death farm,” what awaits him is a magical place called Artimé. Wanteds get more schooling and train to join the Quillitary. Each year, all the thirteen-year-olds are labeled as Wanted, Necessary, or Unwanted.

When Alex finds out he is Unwanted, he expects to die.

The unwanteds book order