Get this book
The store links use this book's US print edition, ISBN 9781442472433.
Where Scythe sits
- Series
- Book 1 of Arc of a Scythe. See all Arc of a Scythe books in order
- The book before
- None. This is where the series starts.
- The book after
- Thunderhead
- Order checked
- Last checked: September 24, 2026, against simonandschuster.com
Checked facts about Scythe
Under each line: where it was read, and when.
- Publication
- First published in 2016. (Wikidata; read November 6, 2026)
- Other edition
- The Library of Congress record found by this book's ISBN describes another edition: a 433-page hardcover from Simon & Schuster BFYR, ISBN 9781442472426. (Library of Congress, its record of another edition; read November 6, 2026)
What Scythe is about
The setup only, with no spoilers. Each line names the record it rests on.
- Disease is gone from their world, and now a person dies only if a professional reaper, a scythe, kills them at random. (Library of Congress; read November 6, 2026)
disease has been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed
- Two teenagers are made to compete for the role of scythe, which neither of them wants. (Library of Congress; read November 6, 2026)
Two teens must compete ... neither of them wants
Topics in this book
A linked topic opens its page on bookslike.app, with every book on the site that shares it.
Other books in Arc of a Scythe
3 books listed so far
- Book 2: Thunderhead
- Book 3: The Toll
Looking for what to read next? See books like Scythe.
powered by Google
Common questions
What order should I read a series in?
Start with publication order, the order the books first came out. When a series also has a story order that differs, the series page shows both and says why, so you can choose.
Which book should I start with?
Look for the Start here marker. It sits on the first book of the main list, unless the author's own page recommends a different first book, and the reason is printed beside it. It is not a ranking or a review.
What if an order looks wrong?
Tap Report a problem under the list and say which book looks out of place. No account or email is needed. Each report is checked against the sources, and the page is corrected if the report is right.
Does this site earn money from the links?
It can. If you buy through a store link, this site may earn a small amount. That never changes the list: which books are listed, their order, and the fixed order of the store buttons stay the same.
Where do these facts come from?
One page shows the sources and how the facts are checked.