Begin with the main story
Start with Unwind, then continue through the four numbered novels in order.
Reading order
How to Read the Unwind Dystology Books
Read the four numbered novels in order, from Unwind through UnDivided. The conflict and character arcs continue directly from one book to the next.
UnStrung is an optional short story best read after Unwind and before UnWholly. UnBound is an optional collection set across the series world; save it until after UnDivided to avoid disrupting the main story. The collection includes UnStrung, so readers do not need to buy both for that story.
Sources: Simon & Schuster's official Unwind Dystology series, Simon & Schuster's UnStrung page, Simon & Schuster's UnBound page.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
This is intense young-adult dystopian fiction built around the disturbing idea that teenagers can be killed through a medical process that distributes their body parts to other people. Expect sustained peril, violence, deaths, medical and body-horror imagery, organ harvesting, abuse, grief, and difficult political, religious, and ethical questions. Simon & Schuster lists the books for ages 12 and up, but sensitive readers may want an adult to preview them.
Where to start
Where Should a New Reader Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$2380
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2007
Unwind
In a world where teens are dismantled for parts, three runaways fight for survival.
335 pages· 95,147 words· Est. 9 hour read
Paperback
Summary: In a future where unwanted teens are 'unwound' for their organs, Connor, Risa, and Lev become fugitives. Connor rebels against his fate, Risa faces unwinding due to budget cuts, and Lev is a religious sacrifice. As they flee, their lives intertwine, challenging the morality of a society that trades life for convenience. Will they escape the system that seeks to dismantle them, or will they find a way to change it? Dive into a gripping tale of survival and ethical dilemmas that questions the true meaning of life.
In reading order
Unwind Dystology Series
5 books · Published 2007–2015
#1
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$2380
Unwind
Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2007
In a world where teens are dismantled for parts, three runaways fight for survival.
#2
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$2450
UnWholly
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2012
A rebellion exposes the dark truth of unwinding, as a rewound teen questions his existence and humanity's morality.
#3
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$2166
UnSouled
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2013
Teens on the run seek a woman erased from history to end a sinister process.
#4
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$2280
UnDivided
Chapter Book · Ages 13–17 · 2014
Teens uncover a conspiracy threatening America's future, sparking a rebellion against a corrupt regime.
Optional Stories
Short Stories from the Unwind World
2 books · Published 2012–2015
UnStrung fills in Lev's story between the first two novels, while UnBound collects stories from across the series world.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Unwind Dystology series?
There are 5 books in the Unwind Dystology series. It began with Unwind in 2007, and the newest book, Unbound, was published in 2015.
What order should you read the Unwind Dystology books in?
Start with Unwind and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #5.
What ages are the Unwind Dystology books best for?
The series is best for ages 13–18, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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