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504 pp.
| Simon |
January, 2018 |
TradeISBN 978-1-4424-7245-7$18.99
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EbookISBN 978-1-4424-7247-1
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YAArc of a Scythe series.
In this sequel to Scythe, Citra (revived as Scythe Anastasia) and her mentor, Scythe Curie, are the target of assassination attempts. Rowan has gone rogue, fleeing underground and taking the moniker Scythe Lucifer to glean unethical and unworthy scythes. Through excellent storytelling, Shusterman deepens the world-building and raises ethical questions about this society's foundations. He expertly weaves narrative strands together, culminating with the requisite cliffhanger.
Reviewer: Jonathan Hunt
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
March, 2018