"The Toll" by Neal Shusterman

"The Toll" by Neal Shusterman 

Hey everyone!
I'm back! I've finally gotten around to ready the final book in the Arc of Scythe trilogy. And I must say...well, I must say that I have a lot to say.










Novel: The Toll
Author: Neal Shusterman
Published: 2019
Genre: sci-fi, dystopian
The number of pages: 631
Series: The Arc of a Scythe #3


"I want life to be about living" - Scythe Anatasia (Citra Terranova)

Blurb: I do not speak with the voice of the thunder. But the thunder does speak through me.Everything has changed in the world of the scythes. Citra and Rowan have disappeared. The floating city of Endura is gone. It looks like nothing else stands between Scythe Goddard and absolute power. Now that the Thunderhead is silent, the question remains: Is there anyone left who can stop him?The answer lies in the Tone, the Toll, and the Thunder.

Gah, so many feelings. When I first started this series, I was not expecting to like it that much. The first novel had been gifted to me as a Christmas present and I wasn't about to waste a book, even if it didn't look like something I would usually read. This was a series case of 'never judge a book by its cover', It was a really good series. A really, really good series. I'm very glad that I read it because I love to add unique reads to my life. Anyway, onto the actual review. Despite initially being worried about the length, it didn't feel that long. I was happy with the majority of the series, but I do wish there was more Rowan and Citra moments together. I really loved Rowan in this. I just suddenly felt like his personality grew heaps in this book. I loved him, he was my favourite by far. It's weird that I don't have a lot to add. I mean, it was good. I don't have a lot of complaining, except there are a few things I will mention. As I am sure you are all aware, I do not like books that end with unanswered questions. This was no exception. Unanswered questions will be the death of me. I have collected so many from so many books over the years that my brain will probably explode. There is nothing more frustrating than an author willingly deciding to let their audience decide on aspects of the ending. Like, seriously? It's your story. You decide. Also, I feel like the ending wasn't exactly what I wanted. The way that things happen aren't exactly what I had in mind. I had expected change and defeating evil people. Instead, we get (and I'll only say this one word and let you decide what it means because of #nospoilers) space.Anyway, other than that one question I have which will likely never be answered because this is the final book in the series, I was satisfied.Thank you, Shusterman, for creating Citra and Rowan and the world of Scythes. It had been a pleasure and I truly hope that the scrip that is in the works (yes!) will become a movie adaptation. 

PROS: I think it'll have to be Rowan.
CONS: that damn question, I tell you. It'll forever frustrate me.
So, I give this story an 8.5/10!