[ARC Review] Unchosen by Katharyn Blair

Charlotte's world was turned upside down when the Curse took her parents from her, leaving her and her sisters to survive on their own. Her older sister is take-charge, a clear leader. And her younger sister, Vanessa? She the prophesized Chosen One, the one who can bring an end to this Curse. And Charlotte is just Charlotte. No one really thinks much of her, always dismisses her. So when the sisters are captured, Charlotte sacrifices herself, claiming to be the Chosen One in order to give her sisters a chance to escape. 

Unchosen follows Charlotte as she makes new allies and new enemies as she tries to unravel the secrets of the Curse, knowing her lies might doom them all. I was skeptical I would enjoy a book about a pandemic so soon, fictional or not. But Unchosen did a fantastic job of taking me out of a real-life pandemic, allowing me to enter a unique yet familiar world where love and hope can still thrive. I enjoyed that the whole premise of the book flipped the "Chosen One" trope on its head. I thought Charlotte had a great redemption arc throughout the novel, and there was a lot of great action throughout Charlotte's adventures. Unchosen is perfect for fans of fantasy, action/adventure, and anyone who's ready to re-do the "Chosen One" trope. 

A huge thanks to HarperCollins and Netgalley for the chance to read Unchosen by Katharyn Blair ahead of its release date.