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Scythe

By: Neal Shusterman
Narrated by: Greg Tremblay
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Summary

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.
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Looking forward to read other books in this series

I was going through random dystopian books when I came across Scythe. I didn't know much about the author or this series but I did love the summary. It reminded me of an anime that I loved (Sunday Without God). The book definitely didn't disappoint! I loved this new world and the way it was introduced. I would definitely love to explore more of this world. The narrator did the book justice and I have already purchased the next book in this series. If the summary of this book piqued your interest, go ahead and read the book! you won't be disappointed!

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New Favourite Book and Audiobook

This story was so beautifully done and perfectly read. I was so enraptured by the narrator and I constantly thought about this book when I was reading it. I would highly recommend this book and this audiobook and I will most definitely be continuing on this series by listening to the audiobooks. The only thing I'll say is that at points, this story can be hard to hear or read because of the people dying as this book focuses on death.

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Amazing!

I loved this book, full of twists and turns in a future you can hardly imagine

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Really good

It took me a while to get my ear in with the narrator but his drawl was perfect for the sombre storyline, just the right amount of hope too.

Who doesn't like a teen dystopia novel? Can't wait to listen to the next 2 books!

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Fantastic Storyline

This Audiobook is definitely nothing for people with Weak nerves but just brilliant if you like Dystopian Books.
The Readers Voice gives the Story its final brilliance.
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First book I got, amazing

this is the first book I got and my word I got into this story so very very fast, I love it so much

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Thought captivating

Brilliant book and series on my second listen through highly advise listening to it awesome stuff!

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Loved it

Words cannot express how much I loved this book. I wish I didn't put off reading it for so long.

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Not just for kids!

Bought this because of a bad review! And I loved it. Reading them all now.

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A good YA dystopian novel

Wonderful performance, the narrators voice is very soothing. Good YA dystopian novel, good pace and likable characters. Looking forward to the next book.

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