Yet a growing contingent of scythes, feared and flattered by society and operating outside the Thunderhead’s control, are proving rather dishonorable. In a world run by the (almost) all-powerful and (almost) omniscient artificial intelligence Thunderhead, only the Honorable Scythes deal permanent death to near-immortal humans. YA)ĭeath proves impermanent in this sequel to Scythe (2016). The author also offers a hint of mystery (although readers will soon figure it out) with a late-night radio show featuring Dirty Dirk, an anonymous student who reaches out to Marisa. Marisa’s realistic, first-person narration ably captures the importance of typical adolescent problems. The story isn’t new, but Colasanti keeps it fresh by speaking to teens in their own language. Why, then, would she rather hang out and discuss her problems, especially her relapsing depression, with her “totally geeked out” chemistry partner, Nash? Maybe while Marisa’s been waiting for love, it’s been in front of her all along. While her best friend is IMing older guys and her once-“normal” parents are separated, Marisa thinks she’s finally found romance with popular Derek, her first boyfriend. Now the amateur photographer is heading into sophomore year with some coping skills and waiting for love to find her. Marisa spent freshman year grappling with anxiety disorder and depression.
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