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Start with Scythe and continue through all 4 books in the listed reading order.
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Start with Scythe
Book 1 by Neal Shusterman • Published 2016
In a future where death has been conquered, two teens are chosen to apprentice as Scythes, the only people allowed to kill. As Citra and Rowan learn to glean, they uncover corruption in the Scythedom and must decide w...
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Arc Of A Scythe reading order
Ends with Gleanings: Stories from the Arc of a Scythe
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Book 1:Scythe
Neal Shusterman • 2016 • 1 recommendation
In a future where death has been conquered, two teens are chosen to apprentice as Scythes, the only people allowed to kill. As Citra and Rowan learn to glean, they uncover corruption in the Scythedom and must decide w...
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Book 3:Thunderhead
Neal Shusterman • 2018
The Thunderhead, a near‑omniscient AI, watches as the Scythedom fractures into rival factions. While Scythe Anastasia tries to reform gleaning from within and Rowan wages a one‑man war on corrupt Scythes, the system t...
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Book 5:The Toll
Neal Shusterman • 2019
Use the reading order above to move through the series in the intended sequence.
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Book 6:Gleanings: Stories from the Arc of a Scythe
Neal Shusterman • 2022
A collection of tales set throughout the Arc of a Scythe timeline, these stories reveal origin moments, side characters, and hidden corners of the Scythedom. From Scythe Curie’s past to post‑Toll fallout and experimen...
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Arc Of A Scythe FAQ
What is the best order to read the Arc Of A Scythe series?
The recommended reading order is the numbered order shown on this page, starting with Scythe.
How many books are in the Arc Of A Scythe series?
There are 4 books currently listed in the Arc Of A Scythe series on GurusReads.
Where should I start with the Arc Of A Scythe series?
New readers should start with Scythe, the first book in the reading order.
Is the Arc Of A Scythe series complete?
Based on the publication years we have, the series appears likely complete and spans releases from 2016 to 2022.