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I‘ve finally finished this book! Partially because it took a bit to get into and partially because I kept having to return it to the library because others would put holds on it! The slow start was necessary to deepen the world introduced in Scythe. And so much of what it develops - the almost all-knowing AI of the Thunderhead, the corrupt and power hungry new order scythes, and the increasing schisms in global scythedom - feels too relevant today

It was a nice fall day, so I took a drive to a coffee shop a little farther away (that also stays open later than the ones near me!). Pecan sandy flat white and breakfast sandwich with egg, cheddar, and a hash brown on an English muffin.

This sequel to Scythe definitely held up to the first and went even deeper into the exquisite world-building. The second half really picked up and had my heart pumping! Being in the “mind” of this Supercomputer/Cloud/Divinity was really thought-provoking and I remain in awe of Shusterman‘s creativity. Highly recommend this series!! I‘m excited for whatever the third bk has in store.

Latte and some more reading after a morning visit to the farmers‘ market/library book sale

Day off. Slept in, then went for my fasting blood tests. Then picked up some brunch and had myself a little picnic in the park (only in the mid 70s today!). Time to run some errands and then just chill at home.

Cup of tea and a sandwich before going into work

This series is really quite fascinating… I‘m so glad I have picked it up! Citra, a Junior Scythe, has spent her first year gleaning with as much compassion as she can. Rowan takes on the robe of a Scythe, even though he was not chosen to be one, and sets out to kill Scythes who use their powerful position to further their own ambitions. And the Thunder Head, an AI program, begins to question itself about if taking care of humans is a good idea.

What was that ending… I can‘t believe it… what a twist now I have to read the third book and hope it goes better because this was a big twist 👀 and I can‘t express my thoughts and feelings right now

Distopic book. No one of my favourtie but a good second volume...

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“‘I‘ll keep your secret,‘ Munira told him. Then she left Scythe Faraday to his research, feeling as if her life finally had a worthy purpose.”

Enjoying an iced raspberry mocha and an egg and cheese on a cheddar chive biscuit while returning to the Arc of the Scythe

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Next instalment in the trilogy. Now included is the perspective of the Thunderhead, the omniscient AI which has been granted government of the world, and a number of other ancillary characters. Whilst the Scythedom has dominion over death, the Thunderhead controls everything else. It is shown as a benign presence, although I wonder whether this will be maintained as a basic premise of the series is that power corrupts.

This book was one of those very rare occurrences where the sequel is even better than the original! Shusterman builds on the world he introduced in Scythe, while introducing more characters and plot lines. The ending gave me chills, and utilized my all-time favorite trope. (For the sake of spoilers, I won't say which one.) ;) Truly an amazing book.

Outstanding 2nd book in the Arc of a scythe series. Rowan has gone rogue, Cittra is Scythe Anastasia and the object of a death threat. The Thunderhead senses some awful shift coming, centered on the scythes and that Anastasia is in trouble but also the key to salvation. Interesting new characters plus fascinating biblical imagery. https://cannonballread.com/2023/03/thunderhead-arc-of-a-scythe-book-2-elcicco/

Just as original and enjoyable as book 1. This time I found The Thunderhead to be the most interesting and engaging character. No idea what‘s in store for the completion of the series, but I‘m excited to see!

This was going to be my pick for #Booked2023 #AnyPartofATrilogy because when I read Scythe years ago it was a true trilogy, but I went to request book 3 from the library last night I noticed that a book of short stories had been written about this world after book 3 which inexplicably seems to be labeled book 3.5. Do people think this still works for the prompt since it‘s not part of the novel arc, or should I pick something else?

How fortunate am I among the sentient to know my purpose. #FirstLineFridays @ShyBookOwl

I have finally finished the 2nd Arc of Scythe book last night. It took me months, my son recommended it so I feel I need to complete it, but it felt a bit of a chore. The chapters are short, and the world building is decent. But just like with the first book I felt things didn‘t start to really happen until about 70% mark. The final book is huge and I am not sure when I will get to it.

I‘m blown away by this sequel. 2/3 series got crazy with an amazing buildup. We now have these two new scythes, trying to change the world. One from inside, one outside the scythedom. Still not sure I see their romantic attraction. Very intrigued by this new main character. Let alone how the Thunderhead was personified. They‘re up to something. ending was top tier insane and fast paced. Not a book you ever want to put down before you‘re done.

Wowza. Quite a cliffhanger ending. I can‘t imagine when this book was first published having to wait a year or so for book 3! Thank goodness I have it in hand and can start it right away. I particularly loved how Shusterman gave “the cloud” life and made it such an important character. #seriesread2022 @TheSpineView

Umm, how? How is the second book even better?! I couldn't put it down and had to download the sample for book 3 bc I couldn't wait for my copy of book 3 to arrive.
The ending was just spectacular.

What did I just read?! A roller coaster is what it is!

Not as fast-paced as the first book but still a fun and insightful read. I think it might be even better.

I like the Thunderhead. It's, uh, a great character. Its narrative is very timely, too—breaks my heart.

Ah, can't wait to find out what happens next!

I went from a romantic fantasy to a dystopian (ish) thriller... but since they are both the 2nd in a series, they mark the first step in my #ThingsInCommon journey! 😁

@Clowjick

I really liked the way @coffees used the #ThingsInCommon graphic as the background so I borrowed the idea!!

So this trilogy did not remotely suffer from second-book slump. I could barely put this one down, despite the fact that it qualified as #AlmostaChunkster at 504pgs. Not only is the story excellent, I found myself contemplating things like - what makes us human? What gives us purpose? Would a world where everyone is “fixed“ rob us of some of our very essence? Don't get me wrong, these books aren't at all preachy, but the very world that ⬇

Somehow, the windowsill is now FULL! I have a lot going on in April apparently! Part of what is happening is that I have become entangled in multiple series so several of these books are the "next up" for those. A couple are new arrivals from the library, this month's #Roll100 books, and a few other challenge reads. I also had three Cinderella variations on my TBR so we will see if I get to any of those for April's #fairytalereadingchallenge ⬇️

I really enjoyed this as the second book in the Arc of the Scythe series overall. I enjoyed Rowan becoming a Batman avenger type chapter for this book. I also enjoyed Citra and her mission of fighting the new order scythes from the inside of the scythes. Wasn‘t rally thrilled with the what happens with Goddard in this book. But other then that I think this is my favorite book from the entire series #booktube #bookreview

Book 2 in the Arc of the Scythe series. In the future people an live forever and Scythes are ordained people who glean (murder) selected people to keep the population balanced. The Thunderhead is a super almost omniscient computer that keeps earth running smoothly. In this book, things are starting to breakdown and evil is unleashed by a powerful person. Action ramps up more and more until the very curious inclusion. Can‘t wait to start book 3.

If you Have not picked up the Arc of a Scythe trilogy yet do so you wont regret it.

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JUST READ THIS SERIES!!! Don‘t let the YA genre fool you. This is very borderline YA, the concepts are very adult and the books are fairly violent. No teen angst here!

⭐⭐⭐⭐.5/5

The 13 year old tyrant that is the self-styled leader of our mother/son book group has brow beaten me into reading this, the second book in the Scythe trilogy, far earlier than I‘d planned. Each night when I went to bed he‘d tucked Thunderhead neatly onto my pillow, lying in wait for me. I just couldn‘t take the pressure anymore and so I‘ve read it. Joking aside though, this really is a very good series.

5 ⭐️ Oh my! This was extraordinarily brilliant. Don‘t have enough superlatives to describe this book...

✅ fast paced read
✅ mind blowing plot twists
✅ thought inducing phrases by the thunderhead
✅ explosive ending literally & figuratively
✅ scalp trickling scenes & dialogues
✅ futuristic science fantasy fiction

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Preparing for #deweys24hourreadathon is this a tbr or wish list. Should be a great reading weekend.

Low pick for me on this. I‘m enjoying the worldbuilding & the ideas it explores are fascinating. I think those are Shusterman‘s strengths, and they shine in the 1st book more than they do here. A 2nd novel in a series starts to dig into areas where I don‘t think he‘s as strong. The plot in this one kind of went to 11, and the careless errors were just as bad as in the first (get a new copyeditor!!). Still: curious to see how it wraps up in book 3!

5 ⭐️s
Strong character development carries over from the first book as the younger characters come into their own. The world-building broadens tremendously, I loved learning more about the Thunderhead, Tonists and Unsavories. I‘m almost afraid to finish the trilogy next month; I see a DEEP book hangover in my near future. I don‘t usually enjoy YA, and I can‘t recommend these books enough!
My second GREAT read for #NewYearWhoDis
@Bits @monalyisha

I‘m sure this part seemed more ridiculous to readers back in 2018 than it does now in 2021...

“[...] if we were judged by the things we most regret, no human being would be worthy to sweep the floor.”

I. Love. This. Boy! 😂🤣😂
Greyson is starting to compete with Rowan for title of my favorite character from this series. Hoping to get plenty of pages in tonight and tomorrow since I‘m off for President‘s Day. Woohoo!!

The suspended animation turkeys were one of the most horrific things so far...and this series has MCs killing people as a day job... 😳😝😅

🙄 This should have been caught in editing, but with quite a few similar errors in this and the previous book, I blame the author as well. You might say... the author played an important “roll” in this error. 😆

1. Tagged as well as Forces of Nature by Brian Cox
2. Uhh...I think A Discovery of Witches is the last one that would fall into that genre. 😅 That was in October of last year...
3. SPOILERS!!! For Wheel of Time, The Dark Tower series and The Princess Bride (Answered in blocked comment below)
#WeekendReads @rachelsbrittain

Not sure how I waited so long to read this series, but I‘m VERY curious to see where he‘s going with the third book!