Thunderhead

Arc of a Scythe #2

Rowan and Citra stand on opposite sides of the Scythedom’s moral divide in this chilling sequel to the Printz Honor Book Scythe, from New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman.

Humans learn from their mistakes. I cannot. I make no mistakes.

The Thunderhead governs a flawless world with perfect logic — yet it holds no power over the Scythedom. A year has passed since Rowan went off the grid, and in that time he has become a whispered legend: a rogue vigilante hunting corrupt scythes and delivering justice by fire. His name travels in hushed rumors from city to city.

Meanwhile, Citra, now Scythe Anastasia, gleans with compassion and dares to challenge the principles of the so-called “new order.” But her methods provoke resistance, and when her life is threatened, it becomes clear that many within the Scythedom will do anything to preserve their power.

As old enemies resurface and new dangers arise, corruption spreads, hope begins to falter, and Rowan and Citra are pushed to their limits. Will the Thunderhead finally step in? Or will it stand by and watch as a perfect world slowly tears itself apart?