A review by bo0ks_are_cool91
Scythe by Neal Shusterman

adventurous dark informative fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

On par with the hunger games for iconic dystopias! The exploration of death and the human condition here was done really well, and the world building is well serving to its purpose. Was a tad predictable at times but really good book!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Grief, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment

Moderate: Child death, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Religious bigotry, and Suicide attempt

Minor: Torture