Arc of a Scythe #1: Scythe
A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021)
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.
Book At A Glance
# of Pages: 464
Book Binding: Paperback
Year of Publication: 2017
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: en
ISBN: 9781442472433
Creator Bio
Neal Shusterman is an award-winning American author known for his thought-provoking young adult novels. He was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York and began writing at a young age. After attending the University of California, Irvine, he worked as an educator and screenwriter before fully pursuing his passion for writing. Shusterman's works often explore themes of morality, identity, and the consequences of human actions. He is best known for his Unwind Dystology series and the Arc of a Scythe series, which has gained critical acclaim and a devoted fan base. Shusterman continues to write and inspire readers with his imaginative and impactful storytelling.
