It’s called gleaning, and this act of scythes is a major focus in each of the books–but it’s the heart of this anthology collection. It’s the commandment to ensure scythes keep the human population under control in a world where death has been conquered. The YA dystopian collection is non-linear, with some narratives providing origin stories, others diving into new characters, and others enlightening us about events following The Toll. Gleanings is set in the same world as the previous installments, although it doesn’t exactly pick up where The Toll (Arc of a Scythe #3) left off. Gleanings: Stories from the Arc of a Scythe succeeds in similar measures, although the stories will likely only be truly captivating for adamant fans of the Scythe series. Thought-provoking and entertaining, Scythe and its sequels serve up adventure, romance, and challenging ethical dilemmas in a world post-mortality. In 2016, Neal Shusterman elevated the YA dystopian genre with the release of Scythe. An anthology collection for the die-hard Scythe fans
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