A review by madeleinen
Unwind by Neal Shusterman

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I've always thought Neal Shusterman was a credit to the YA genre, especially in the dystopian space. While Neal and I have our differences (rhymes with knife), I love that he's willing to tackle basically any societal issue and can write a thoughtful, compelling, and tense story about it. So, does it sound insane to recommend a book about "unwinding" (murdering) teenagers in an America dealing with the aftermath of a civil war fought over abortion rights? A little bit, but I'm glad it exists!