In a deathless world, teens Citra and Rowan train as scythes to control population through killing. A dark, thought-provoking sci-fi tale.
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In a deathless world, teens Citra and Rowan train as scythes to control population through killing. A dark, thought-provoking sci-fi tale.
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Thou shalt kill.
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.
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I really grew to love these characters Citra and Rowan. And Scythe Faraday and Marie Curie probably the most. The twists in the story were great and…
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great book and writing style. not super pleased with how the love interest of the two mc’s developed. it felt haphazardly done and then all of the…
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What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor references to romantic tension; no explicit scenes.
Violence & gore
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Graphic depictions of murder, mass killings, torture, and intimate deaths.
Profanity
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Minimal use of strong language; not a focus.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No occult or magical elements depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong themes of corruption, morality, and utopian dystopia in governance.
Self-harm / suicide
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Frequent depictions of suicide and self-harm as plot elements.
Abuse & suffering
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Themes of coercion, blackmail, and systemic corruption causing suffering.
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