Scythe by Neal Shusterman is a book in a futuristic world where people can’t die. The only people who can take lives are scythes. These people’s jobs are to kill people to prevent the world from becoming overpopulated. The story follows Citra and Rowan, two kids chosen to be apprentices to Scythe Faraday. As they enter the Scythe world, Citra and Rowan start seeing the corruption and moral dilemmas.
Overall, I’d give this book a 5 out of 5 because I enjoyed it. This book was the absolute best dystopian novel I have ever read. The main reason I liked this book is that there were many differing perspectives throughout the book. Some chapters were from Rowan’s POV and others were from Citra’s POV. There were also little sections in between chapters that were from other POVs that explained more about this dystopian world and how it came to be. Another reason I loved this book was the intricate details present throughout the entire story. This world that Neal Shusterman has created is so original and detailed that it is bound to be one of the best dystopian books you’ll ever read. Even if you’re not a fan of dystopian novels, Scythe is bound to be a great read. I loved the experience of reading the book. While I was reading it, I felt like I was part of the world, getting to experience the world with the characters. This book was amazing and I couldn’t put it down while reading. This book is the perfect read for when you’re bored.