Scythe, 1

by Shusterman, Neal
ISBN: 9781442472433
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Two teens must learn the "art of killing" in this Printz Honor-winning book, the first in a chilling new series from Neal Shusterman, author of the New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology.

A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life--and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control.

Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe--a role that neither wants. These teens must master the "art" of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own.

Scythe is the first novel of a thrilling new series by National Book Award-winning author Neal Shusterman in which Citra and Rowan learn that a perfect world comes only with a heavy price.

  • Format: TradePaperback
  • Author: Shusterman, Neal
  • ISBN: 9781442472433
  • Condition: New
  • Dimensions: 8.10 x 1.30
  • Number Of Pages: 464
  • Publication Year: 2017

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  • OMG BEST DYSTOPIAN READ EVER

    Shefalika A. - 4 years 7 months ago

    I loved this trilogy so SO much definitely recommended for those who enjoy sci fi, dystopia, and a twist of fantasy ;)

  • the themes of cruelty and compassion and life and death really shone through

    Stina P. - 5 years 6 months ago

    the concept of this book is so cool and i very much loved the writing style along with the worldbuilding. i really got attached to the plot and to citra and rowan and scythes faraday volta and curie. the themes of cruelty and compassion and life and death really shone through. and it made me gasp twice and almost made me cry! i’m very excited to read the sequels #SpringPicks

  • Unique and Fresh YA Read

    HPB S. - 6 years 4 months ago

    This book was a really interesting concept and such a creative world to be immersed it!! There are rarely any lags, several plot twists, and I finished it so quickly and I'm excited to continue reading this series. I wish I could read it over again!! #SummerReading

  • Scythe

    Tess S. - 6 years 4 months ago

    This series is definitely worth a read! Neal Shusterman is one of my favorite authors. His writing style, characters, and integration of real-world issues is what makes his books so good! I really did enjoy this book, but it didn't quite live up to the love I have for Dry and the Unwind series. I think the biggest (and really, only) problem I had with this book was that the world is the most complex of all the books I've read by him, and it's harder to really identify with, if that makes sense. Nonetheless, everything I love about Shusterman, as listed above, is present in this book, and the concept is so unique and very well done! #SummerReading

  • Unexpectedly awesome.

    Amanda C. - 6 years 4 months ago

    Excellent, and original, young adult level book. Hard to find an original idea these days but I loved the spin on this semi-utopian/dystopian universe. Neal Shusterman has yet to write a book I didn't like, though. #SummerReading #TeamCitra