New York Times best-selling author Lisa McMann delivers the first installment in her magical science-fiction series for young adults. Each year in the land of Quill, 13-year-olds await their day of destiny. The Wanteds must head for the university, the Necessaries must till the soil, and the Unwanteds must be purged at the Death Farm. As his Wanted twin brother begins his life of privilege, Alex the Unwanted awaits his death—and discovers a stunning secret. "The Hunger Games meets Harry Potter ... Blending elements from two popular genres, this is sure to be a double hit."—Kirkus Reviews