Thunderhead (Arc of a Scythe Book 2) (Hardcover) (Neal Schusterman)

About the Book

Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in this chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book "Scythe" from the "New York Times"-bestselling author of the Unwind dystology.

Book Synopsis

Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, in the chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book Scythe from New York Times bestseller Neal Shusterman, author of the Unwind dystology.

The Thunderhead cannot interfere in the affairs of the Scythedom. All it can do is observe--it does not like what it sees.

A year has passed since Rowan had gone off grid. Since then, he has become an urban legend, a vigilante snuffing out corrupt scythes in a trial by fire. His story is told in whispers across the continent.

As Scythe Anastasia, Citra gleans with compassion and openly challenges the ideals of the "new order." But when her life is threatened and her methods questioned, it becomes clear that not everyone is open to the change.

Will the Thunderhead intervene?

Or will it simply watch as this perfect world begins to unravel?

Review Quotes

"Interweaving heady questions of morality, responsibility, loyalty, and power, Shusterman builds to a devastatingly intense conclusion that sends the characters and larger world into terrifying new territory."--Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW

"Relish this intelligent and entertaining blend of dark humor and high death tolls."--Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW

"Shusterman widens the already impressive scope of his neat-future utopia while also keeping a deft finger on the pulse of our own turbulent times. Exceptionally clear-eyed and brutal in its execution."--Booklist, STARRED REVIEW

"Shusterman wields his magic once again in this continuation... even better than the first book."--School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

"The stakes rise rapidly, and the plot races at a breathless pace."--Shelf Awareness, STARRED REVIEW