Scythe
Neal Shusterman
464 pages
"In a world where disease has been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed ('gleaned') by professional reapers ('scythes'). Two teens must compete with each other to become a scythe--a position neither of them wants. The one who becomes a scythe must kill the one who doesn't"--Provided by publisher.
Scythe is a captivating YA dystopian novel that's easier to read than standard fiction, making it perfect for those who enjoy engaging social media themes.
The Scythe trilogy offers a gripping exploration of a near-utopian world where immortality leads to over-population, making it a thought-provoking read about life and death.
This book portrays life in a utopian future where the government decides who lives and who dies.