https://www.thetechnoscholar.com/authors/lisa-mcmann/Recent content in Lisa McMann on The Techno Scholar ChroniclesHugo -- gohugo.ioenSun, 26 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0500https://www.thetechnoscholar.com/book-reviews/2026/the-unwanteds/Sun, 26 Apr 2026 22:00:00 -0500https://www.thetechnoscholar.com/book-reviews/2026/the-unwanteds/<p><em>The Unwanteds</em> is a middle-grade fantasy novel set in a dystopian society called Quill, where citizens are divided into three groups: Wanteds, Necessaries, and Unwanteds. At the age of 13, children undergo a yearly judgment in which any sign of creativity is deemed undesirable. The only catch is that those labeled Unwanted are sent to the Death Farm to be killed. However, we soon discover that these children are secretly rescued by a mage named Mr. Today. This is where the story becomes more engaging and hopeful.</p>Book Reviews