In a utopian future where death has been conquered, two teens are chosen as apprentice Scythes, tasked with gleaning, or permanently ending, lives. They must learn the art of killing while grappling with moral dilemmas, political intrigue, and the weight of their decisions. Neal Shusterman’s *Scythe* is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel about life, death, and the choices that define us. Explore themes of mortality, power, and humanity in this New York Times bestselling series.