A review by sumaiyanaomi
Scythe by Neal Shusterman

adventurous dark tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

An interesting and new take on highlighting the false facade of a utopian world. I found the characters to be likeable and consistently growing throughout the series. The romance between the protagonists, Rowan and Citra is a slow burn and will keep you wanting to know more. The book is very unexpected, with a new cliffhanger at every corner. 

However, I did find the writing to be too simple at times. This is very much a personal preference and does not take away from the book at all.