jedinoob42 's review for:

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

2.5

challenging hopeful tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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How can such a creative concept end up feeling so flat? The premise had a lot of potential, but the execution really missed the mark. Important scenes were skipped over instead of being developed, and that made the story feel choppy and underwhelming. The romance (if it was even meant to be one) was confusing — it would be hinted at, then ignored, then hinted at again, without ever going anywhere. It’s disappointing to see such a unique idea fall short because of weak writing. I might continue with the audiobooks since my husband is reading along, but I definitely wouldn’t spend more money to finish the series.