Unwind

Unwind by Neal Shusterman

In a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts, three runaways fight the system that would "unwind" them

Connor's parents want to be rid of him because he's a troublemaker. Risa has no parents and is being unwound to cut orphanage costs. Lev's unwinding has been planned since his birth, as part of his family's strict religion. Brought together by chance, and kept together by desperation, these three unlikely companions make a harrowing cross-country journey, knowing their lives hang in the balance. If they can survive until theireighteenth birthday, they can't be harmed -- but when every piece of them, from their hands to their hearts, are wanted by a world gone mad, eighteen seems far, far away.

7/10

Okay..seriously this is a freaky book. Its supposed to be a teen book...but I thought it was really disturbing. That doesnt mean I didnt like it though. I was kinda worried at first that it was going to turn into a preachy abortion book...but its better than that. These books based in the future really get under my skin.

This is a quick read...I finished it in one night because I had to find out how it ends. I thought there were some things that didnt get explained well, like the Clappers. I know it was more revealing to learn all about them at the end..it just made me feel while I was reading that I missed something. So I kept going back and rereading portions to see what I wasnt getting. But that is probably my only complaint.

There is a section at the end..where you really find out what Unwinding is all about..and it may be one of the most disturbing things I have ever read. This book will stick in your head for days. Its more of a boy-book in my mind. (Meaning that I bought it for my friends husband..but I dont think that she will like it) It reminded me a little of Hunger Games. Not really the story..but I think that people who like one will probably like the other.

So if you dont mind being creeped out..give this one a shot. Its not available in paperback yet...but its coming soon.