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Scythe

By: Neal Shusterman
Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
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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 best-selling Unwind Dystology series.

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.

©2016 Neal Shusterman (P)2017 Audible, Inc. Fantasy Science Fiction & Fantasy Fiction Dystopian
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Phenomenal!!! Must listen and read. The narrator is amazing as well. Just fantastic!!! Loved it so much!

Absolutely love this book!

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awesome and unique story, wonderfully written and performed perfectly. will be moving straight on to the second book in the series.

brilliant

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Narration equals perfection.
Story equals perfection.
Could not stop listening to this book. Found myself trying to find ways and opportunities to continue listening.
Cannot recommend enough. On to the second book.

Love love love

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The storyline & character development was perfectly balanced throughout the book. It was a rollercoaster of emotions, all perfectly intertwined with each other. On to the next book. ❤️

Beautiful Story

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a great base idea that evolved into a mystery with great plot writing that kept me guessing.

plot writing, mystery, lovable characters

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interesting philosophy and ideas well told. Unconventional star crossed lovers. A few twists and turns but comfortable and considered pace

Great premise

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A very interesting and original plot. I probably rate this book a 3.6 which rounds up to 4. I haven't yet raced off to buy the second book in the series but I might in the future.

Interesting

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This was a great read with a brilliant narrator. I can’t wait to read more of Shusterman’s book. Definitely recommend!

Fantastic!

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This book is amazing but it is quite dark, I do highly recommend this book.

Amazing book

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This whole book is truly amazing, as I got to the end it immediately became one of the best I’ve ever heard.

Masterpiece

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