Scythe

think all young women are cursed with a streak of unrelenting foolishness, and all young men are cursed with a streak of absolute stupidity.

Rowan concluded that not knowing was more terrifying than knowing.

To be either too good or too bad drew attention. As much as he hated being the lettuce, it was his comfort zone.

There was a lesson to be learned in every gleaning, and today’s was one she would not soon forget. The sanctity of the law . . . and the wisdom to know when it must be broken.

Who knew death could arrive so small?

Over the past two months he had learned that no one had his back anymore. Perhaps no one ever did.

it . . . and those who would most refuse to kill are the only ones who should.”

Those who wish to have the job should not have

Those who wish to have the job should not have

Hope in the shadow of fear is the world’s most powerful motivator.