Three teens fight for their lives and each other in this breathtakingly suspenseful first book in the twisted, New York Times bestselling Unwind Dystology series by Neal Shusterman. After America’s Second Civil War, the Pro-Choice and Pro-Life armies came to an agreement. According to their Bill of Life, human life may not be terminated from the moment of conception until the age of thirteen. But between the ages of thirteen and eighteen, the child may be gotten rid of by their parent through a process called “unwinding.” By repurposing a teen’s organs and other body parts in living recipients, the unwound child’s life doesn’t technically end. According to society’s leaders, unwinding leads to a healthier and safer community, as troublesome and unwanted teens are used for the greater good. Curtis is a rebel whose unwinding was ordered by his parents. Rita, a ward of the state, has been slated for unwinding due to cost cutting. And Lev, his parents’ tenth child, has been destined for unwinding since birth as a religious tithe. As their paths intersect, they start to fight for their own destinies. But do they stand a chance of escaping their fate or proving their lives are worth saving?
Unwind Dystology Series
This gripping dystopian saga explores a chilling future where human life can be dissected and repurposed. It follows the desperate journeys of teenagers evading this horrific fate, fighting to survive until adulthood. The series compels readers to confront profound questions about the value of life, bodily autonomy, and the ethical implications of advanced technology. It's a pulse-pounding narrative filled with suspense, action, and compelling moral quandaries.
Recommended Reading Order
Unwholly
- 416 pages
- 15 hours of reading
Rife with action and suspense, this riveting companion to the perennially popular "Unwind" challenges assumptions about where life begins and ends and what it means to live.
UnSouled
- 432 pages
- 16 hours of reading
After the destruction of the Graveyard, Connor and Lev are on the run, seeking a woman who may be the key to bringing down unwinding forever while Cam, the rewound boy, tries to prove his love for Risa by bringing Proactive Citizenry to its knees.
UnDivided
- 400 pages
- 14 hours of reading
In the final book of Neal Shusterman's Unwind dystology, teens fight for America's future as they uncover Proactive Citizenry's dark plans to mass-produce rewound teens for military use. As protests escalate and a militant group threatens violence, Conner, Risa, and Lev seek justice, leading to a gripping conclusion.