The Unwanteds #4: Island of Legends
by Lisa McCann
This volume of the series Unwanteds is pretty exciting. If anyone thought the third book was a bit lackluster, the fourth really makes up for it. There are so many new islands the characters visit! In addition to the main settings of the creative world Artimé and the structured Quill, the gang gets to hop aboard the reformed pirate ship and travel around to different islands. There’s so much action packed into this book, and not just the fighting kind: the strategies, fast-paced plot turns, and character developments keep the readers on their toes. Romantic triangles, miscommunications, near-death experiences, plans gone awry, sibling rivalry, full-on battles, and self-discovery riddle the pages. I can’t wait for the next installment!
There’s such a great balance of the characters in this one, as we see the different paths brothers Alex and Aaron take. Even Aaron goes on adventures to new lands! The teachers, statues, kids, and animals all get equal “page time”, and as we have enough time to meet new characters and still enjoy the old favorites. If you’re an animal lover, this one might be your favorite, since there are tons of new creatures introduced – even one that Alex creates on his own!
There’s such a great balance of the characters in this one, as we see the different paths brothers Alex and Aaron take. Even Aaron goes on adventures to new lands! The teachers, statues, kids, and animals all get equal “page time”, and as we have enough time to meet new characters and still enjoy the old favorites. If you’re an animal lover, this one might be your favorite, since there are tons of new creatures introduced – even one that Alex creates on his own!