Shusterman doesn't tie up every loose end, but readers will be more than willing to follow this story through to its conclusion. A thoughtful and thrilling story of life, death, and meaning.
Imagine a world without death. To keep balance, someone must do the ending—they’re called Scythes. This Printz Honor winner and Time Best YA Book of All Time is sharp, philosophical, and impossible to put down. A copy’s waiting by the sea. Just don’t blame us for the late nights.
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Imagine a world that has conquered everything. No hunger. No disease. No war. No death.
Sounds perfect, doesn’t it? But here’s the catch: to keep humanity from outgrowing itself, someone has to do the ending. They’re called Scythes, and they alone hold the power to take a life.
Enter Citra and Rowan, two teens chosen to apprentice as Scythes—a calling neither of them wants. They must master the grim “art” of killing, knowing that failure could cost them their own lives. What unfolds is a thrilling, thought-provoking journey that asks: what is the price of a perfect world?
From Neal Shusterman, the National Book Award–winning author of the New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology, comes the first book in a series readers can’t put down. Scythe earned a Printz Honor and was named a Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021)—and once you start, you’ll understand why.
This is the kind of book that follows you out of the shop and into your dreams. Sharp, philosophical, and impossible to set down, it’s a story that lingers long after the final page.
Perfect for fans of dystopian fiction, action-packed adventure, and big questions about life, death, and everything in between. Whether you’re a teen reader or an adult who never quite outgrew a good story, this one belongs on your shelf.
Steps from the salty sea air, we’ve kept a copy waiting for you. Come browse, linger, and let yourself discover your next great read. Just don’t blame us when you’re up all night turning pages.
Shusterman doesn't tie up every loose end, but readers will be more than willing to follow this story through to its conclusion. A thoughtful and thrilling story of life, death, and meaning.
Shusterman is at the top of his game in this gripping, thought-provoking, and timely speculative tale.
Slick, gripping, and thought-provoking.
A Michael L. Printz Honor Book
| Weight | 0.82 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.50 × 1.10 × 8.25 in |
| Book Author | Neal Shusterman |
| Fiction Type | |
| Subject | Action & Adventure, Death, Grief, Bereavement, Juvenile Fiction, Mysteries & Detective Stories, Science Fiction, Social Themes, Young Adult Fiction |
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