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The Mercy of Gods
Start of The Captive's War seriesby James S. A. Corey
4.52024
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and cerebral tone that will resonate with Scythe fans.
10 Best Books Like Scythe
If you loved Scythe by Neal Shusterman, here are the most similar books our readers recommend.
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The best books like Scythe are:
- 1The Mercy of Gods by James S. A. Corey4.5Series starter
- 2Future's Edge by Gareth L. Powell4.1
- 3Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card0
- 4The Martian by Andy Weir0
- 5Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) by A.K. DuBoff4.3#1
- 6Operation Bounce House by Matt Dinniman4.1
- 7Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky4.6
- 8Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey0#1
- 9Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir4.5
- 10Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson4.3
In a future where humanity has conquered death and all suffering, two reluctant teens are chosen to apprentice under a Scythe—one of the few people authorized to kill in order to control population growth. As Citra and Rowan master the deadly art they never wanted to learn, they discover that even a perfect world comes with an unthinkable price.
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Detailed Recommendations
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by Gareth L. Powell
4.12025320 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a grim but determined tone that will resonate with Scythe fans.
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by Orson Scott Card
02004
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a haunting and philosophical tone that will resonate with Scythe fans.
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by Andy Weir
02014
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a optimistic and humorous tone that will resonate with Scythe fans.
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Stranded (Starship of the Ancients)
Starship of the Ancients #1 (works standalone)by A.K. DuBoff
4.32025419 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a tense and methodical tone that will resonate with Scythe fans.
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by Matt Dinniman
4.12026448 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a dark and visceral tone that will resonate with Scythe fans.
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by Adrian Tchaikovsky
4.620231760 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a cerebral and awe-inspiring tone that will resonate with Scythe fans.
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Leviathan Wakes
Expanse #1 (works standalone)by James S.A. Corey
02011573 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a gritty but hopeful tone that will resonate with Scythe fans.
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by Andy Weir
4.52021476 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a optimistic and clever tone that will resonate with Scythe fans.
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by Neal Stephenson
4.32000440 pages
Why you'll love it:
This science fiction shares a satirical and cerebral tone that will resonate with Scythe fans.
Quick Comparison: Books Like Scythe
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercy of Gods📚 Series starter | James S. A. Corey | 4.5 | 2024 | — | Start a new series |
| Future's Edge | Gareth L. Powell | 4.1 | 2025 | 320 | Similar vibes |
| Ender's Game | Orson Scott Card | 0 | 2004 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Martian | Andy Weir | 0 | 2014 | — | Similar vibes |
| Stranded (Starship of the Ancients) | A.K. DuBoff | 4.3 | 2025 | 419 | Similar vibes |
| Operation Bounce House | Matt Dinniman | 4.1 | 2026 | 448 | Similar vibes |
| Children of Time | Adrian Tchaikovsky | 4.6 | 2023 | 1760 | Similar vibes |
| Leviathan Wakes | James S.A. Corey | 0 | 2011 | 573 | Similar vibes |
| Project Hail Mary | Andy Weir | 4.5 | 2021 | 476 | Similar vibes |
| Snow Crash | Neal Stephenson | 4.3 | 2000 | 440 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to Scythe?
The most similar books to Scythe are The Mercy of Gods, Future's Edge, Ender's Game.
What should I read after Scythe?
After finishing Scythe, readers most commonly pick up The Mercy of Gods next.
Who writes books like Neal Shusterman?
Authors similar to Neal Shusterman include Lois Lowry, Suzanne Collins.
What genre is Scythe?
Scythe is a Science Fiction novel by Neal Shusterman, published in 2017.
How long is Scythe?
Scythe is 464 pages long.
About Scythe
A Time Best YA Book of All Time (2021)Two teens must learn the “art of killing” in this Printz Honor-winning book, the first in a chilling new series from Neal Shusterman, author of the New York Times bestselling Unwind dystology.A world with no hunger, no disease, no war, no misery: humanity has conquered all those things, and has even conquered death. Now Scythes are the only ones who can end life-and they are commanded to do so, in order to keep the size of the population under control.Citra and Rowan are chosen to apprentice to a scythe-a role that neither wants. These teens must master the “art” of taking life, knowing that the consequence of failure could mean losing their own.Scythe is the first novel of a thrilling new series by National Book Award-winning author Neal Shusterman in which Citra and Rowan learn that a perfect world comes only with a heavy price.