U N W A N T E D
On December 1, 2015 I accomplished my dream of publishing my own novel. Ever since Freshman year of high school I fell in love with English and Literature and decided that one day I was going to be an author. “Unwanted” tells the story of nineteen year old Jonah Argone who is a Forester in the nation of Trïïbehl. The land is overseen by their ruler, Lord Osain, who has mandated praise and worship through devotion of his people. Lord Osain has created a system that organizes his people into preset destinies based on their evaluation on their seventeenth year of life. Jonah disagrees. Jonah and his family have put their faith in a different power, The Hand. Lord Osain knows of this power and has dubbed the followers, The Unwanted. If they are discovered they are hunted down and publicly executed as a reminder that only Lord Osain is to be praised. Now, Jonah’s younger brother Noah, a talented dancer, is nearing his own answer to the Calling and Jonah fears that Noah’s talent will lead him to the Mainland where Trïïbehl’s government calls home. In a world quickly changing beneath his feet, as an outcast, will Jonah have what it takes to survive?
The story is all about having hope, believing in something, and staying true to yourself despite the fearsome face of adversity. It is my heart’s desire that the book would reach those in dark places and remind them to never give up, to never lose sight of their dreams, that it always gets better. Unwanted has pulled parts of my heart onto the pages as I share vulnerable moments of my life through creative displays of symbolism. I am convinced that this book has the power to inspire others and to keep the sun shining even as the shadows set at night.
I personally invite you to join Jonah on his journey and discover the secrets of Trïïbehl for yourself:
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