{"product_id":"unchosen-isbn-9780062657640","title":"Unchosen","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatharyn Blair crafts a fiercely feminist fantasy with a horrifying curse, swoon-worthy sea captains, and the power of one girl to choose her own fate in this contemporary standalone adventure that's perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Fifth Wave \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eSeafire\u003c\/em\u003e, and for anyone who has ever felt unchosen.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Charlotte Holloway, the world ended\u003cbr\u003etwice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first was when her childhood crush,\u003cbr\u003eDean, fell in love—with her older sister.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second was when the Crimson, a\u003cbr\u003ecurse spread through eye contact, turned the majority of humanity into\u003cbr\u003eflesh-eating monsters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeither end of the world changed\u003cbr\u003eCharlotte. She’s still in the shadows of her siblings. Her popular older\u003cbr\u003esister, Harlow, now commands forces of survivors. And her talented younger\u003cbr\u003esister, Vanessa, is the Chosen One—who, legend has it, can end the curse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen their settlement is raided by\u003cbr\u003ethose seeking the Chosen One, Charlotte makes a reckless decision to save\u003cbr\u003eVanessa: she takes her place as prisoner. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe word spreads across the seven\u003cbr\u003eseas—the Chosen One has been found. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when Dean’s life is threatened and\u003cbr\u003ea resistance looms on the horizon, the lie keeping Charlotte alive begins to\u003cbr\u003eunravel. She’ll have to break free, forge new bonds, and choose her own destiny\u003cbr\u003eif she has any hope of saving her sisters, her love, and maybe even the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause sometimes the end is just a new beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for THE BECKONING SHADOW: “Flawless pacing and well-balanced action. Revelations foster character growth. An extraordinary debut packed with richly drawn characters in a sure-to-entertain storyline.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Interweaving excellent worldbuilding with the uncertainties of discipline, friendship, and taking ownership of one’s decisions, Blair’s debut will entrance and delight in equal measure.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This story of magic, hope, death, friendship, and family...offer[s] a taste of the mystical, a great voice and dialogue, and well-written questions that address teen angst.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Blair provides plenty of action, twists, and duplicity as the story unfolds, incorporating a complicated romance and even discussion of religion along the way.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Part fantasy, part battle royale, this gripping novel builds on the well-loved trope of mutant outcasts with unexplained powers but adds a worthy gladiatorial spin.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A thrill ride from start to end, this book captivated me with its deadly stakes, breathtaking romance, and unforgettable characters. One of my all-time favorite reads!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathryn Purdie, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Burning Glass and Bone Crier’s Moon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Sometimes a novel comes around at just the right time. Charlotte’s struggle throughout \u003cem\u003eUnchosen\u003c\/em\u003e to find herself in the chaotic world she lives in feels like the story we need right now. If you are looking for a book to give you hope, adventure, sisterhood, and romance, look no further than \u003cem\u003eUnchosen\u003c\/em\u003e.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Nerd Daily\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The worldbuilding is well thought out . . . A fun and action-packed read. \" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This adventure has a fast-paced plot that holds readers’ attention, with strong writing and vibrant descriptions . . .  VERDICT Recommended for mature middle school and high school ­collections.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\" . . . An effectively built dystopia with terrifying monsters and equally horrible humans. Charlotte’s believable as the often-overlooked middle sibling who now is understandably overwhelmed with suddenly having to save the world. Blair takes a hard swing at capitalism and patriarchy in a pointed ending that pits Charlotte’s selflessness against selfish men’s curses and greed.\"   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fast-paced action and romantic tension make up the bulk of the story . . . Blair deftly uses her dystopian framework to amplify issues of sexism, classism, and racism, as well as explore the tension between moral responsibility and survival. The Crimson lays bare many of this society’s flaws, as the rich and powerful are able to escape its worst consequences at the expense of the vulnerable. Strengthened by a female protagonist whose insecurities ring true and whose growth is hard-won, this relevant adventure is sure to interest socially conscious fantasy fans.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In the spirit of \u003cem\u003eWalking Dead \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eDivergent, \u003c\/em\u003eBlair offers a deeply felt testament to love and survival and sisterhood\u003cem\u003e—\u003c\/em\u003eto everything that makes us whole and human\u003cem\u003e—\u003c\/em\u003ein a story that ultimately upends the idea of a chosen one to reaffirm the human heart.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMargaret Stohl, #1 New York Times bestselling co-author of the Beautiful Creatures Novels\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Blair (\u003cem\u003eThe Beckoning Shadow\u003c\/em\u003e, 2019) capably builds an exciting world studded by zombies and seafaring, and she subverts the 'chosen one' trope in an entertaining way. Readers can look forward to a fast-paced plot, dynamic cast of characters, and fierce heroine, all packaged in a thrilling adventure that doesn’t disappoint.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist Online\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889397362917,"sku":"NP9780062657640","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062657640.jpg?v=1730231162","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/unchosen-isbn-9780062657640","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}