Arc of a Scythe Scythe, Book 1, (Hardcover)

from SimplyKelina

This is a book that everyone has been talking about, but I was really hesitant to pick it up. If you follow me, you know that I rarely grab for Fantasy or Science Fiction. I went into this with low expectations and thinking I would DNF. I was wrong. If you want to read a story that will make you ...

from readingbeader

This. Was. Great. Mortality is dead. In a world where diseases are vanquished and people can "turn the corner" and have a newer, younger body, Scythes serve as population control. Gleaning people at random, or by statistics, or however they choose. Citra and Rowen are chosen as apprentices, somet...

from LewisRGeorge

What a great concept: an order of grim reapers sent to "glean" a seemingly utopian society. The word building is fresh and original, the characters were dynamic, well-written, and likable. The story was great. Call me a fan of this story- I can't wait to read the rest.

from GRgenius

You know I bought this book a few weeks back and Hurricane Michael stole it from me, but thanks to Riveted (Simon & Schuster), I had the chance to read it online in its entirety...and you know what? It was AMAZING! True, I guessed one of the BIG surprises, but even so, it kept you on your toes, a...

from Dairyqueen84

I just love Neal Shusterman. His writing is so effortless. This far future world where there is no war, illness, or natural death, that's from the "mortal age," seems perfect. A utopia? Maybe not. Scythes are people who are trained to glean people in order to prevent overpopulation. Cittra and Ro...