The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep readers on the edge of their seats. It investigates the complex ethical dilemmas that arise when mortality is no longer a concern. Shusterman's writing is compelling and thought-provoking, offering a deep exploration of what it means to be human. As Rowan, and Citra (who becomes known as Scythe Anasatasi), try to navigate the dangerous politics of their world, they must also contend with the growing threat of a rogue Scythe who is determined to bring down the Scythedom. In Thunderhead, the sequel to Scythe, the story picks up where the first book left off, with Citra a fully-fledged scythe and Rowan a vigilante scythe figure, murdering corrupt scythes who have broken the laws of sycthedom. Of course, a dystopian novel doesn't mean that a bit of romance can't be thrown in! As they learn the ways of the Scythedom, they become embroiled in a power struggle that threatens to tear apart their world. It is in Neil Shusterman's Scythe, we meet Citra and Rowan, two teenagers chosen to become Scythe apprentices, a position that comes with the power to decide who lives and who dies. The Scythes are the only group of people outside the jurisdiction of the all knowing, benevolent AI computer, that rules humanity, called the Thunderhead. Set in a world where death has been conquered and society is ruled by a group of 'Scythes' who are responsible for keeping the population under control, these books follow the story of two young apprentices as they navigate the complex and dangerous world of the Scythedom. Neal Shusterman's Scythe and Thunderhead are two must-read novels for fans of dystopian fiction.

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