November 2019 Not First Book in a Series BOTM - The Toll, by Neal Shusterman

[Alaina]

From New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman comes the thrilling conclusion to the Printz Honor–winning series Arc of a Scythe.

It’s been three years since Rowan and Citra disappeared; since Scythe Goddard came into power; since the Thunderhead closed itself off to everyone but Grayson Tolliver.

In this pulse-pounding conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Neal Shusterman’s Arc of a Scythe trilogy, constitutions are tested and old friends are brought back from the dead.

[Claire]

AHHHH I HAVE THIS BOOK PRE ORDERED! SOOOOOO EXCITED FOR IT TO COME!

[Cindee]

I am 103 pages into this book and so far so good the story left off not too long after the ending of Thunderhead so it was not too hard to understand at all. The characters are still interesting to read about the POVs have been moving seamlessly to a few different characters. From what I have read many of the characters were not knowing what to do without the Thunderhead so that makes interesting reading. We are back with Faraday he is interesting to read about him and Munira are looking around for something. We finally get back to Citra and Rowan there is not much they have been gone a long time and do not know much of what is going on. So overall this is a good start to a hopefully really good finale.

[Cindee]

I am 207 pages into this book and it just gets getting better I am loving this book so much. The characters are staying interesting I like how it goes from character to character to get how many of the characters are feeling about everything. I find all of the characters have been well developed so what they think or feel is well conveyed. I like what little there has been of Citra and Rowan slowly telling how both of them are and everything to do with that. I feel that Faraday and the people around him are well written it is to see what drives these characters. I like the bits on Greyson and the tonists and I like what I read when it comes to the Thunderhead. The plot is moving at a pretty good pace going from character to character to to be able to tell where it is all going. So overall I am really enjoying this book I like where it is going so far.

[Cindee]

I am 304 pages into this book the story is starting to ramp up and is just getting better. The characters are really interesting to read about at this point when the plot is really starting to really move forward. The brief bits of Citra and Rowan were really interesting these characters are always interesting to read about. I like Greyson he is so very different from the other characters and as the Toll he knows what the Thunderhead wants most of the time I find that interesting. I am really enjoying the plot it is starting to move forward and some characters are trying to find ways to stop Goddard and all of that the story is really good so far.

[Cindee]

I am 407 pages into this book and I am really loving it the plot is really starting to heat up. I am still loving the characters they have all been well developed and most of their motivations make plenty of sense. I find the characters very interesting to read about and I am liking most of them the ones I like best are Rowan,Citra, and Greyson they are so well written. I am really liking where the plot is going Greyson is trying to stop the tonists Citra is doing things with other sycthes and Rowan was saved and is now with another group of sycthes. So overall I am enjoying this book will finish it soon.

[Cindee]

I am 503 pages into the story the plot is moving at a good pace I am really enjoying it very much. The characters are very interesting these ones in particular Citra and Greyson and some of the people they surround themselves with and also the Thunderhead. The more I read the more I question the Thunderhead's motivations for doing what it has been doing thus far I think some other character namely Greyson are questioning things as well. I am really enjoying the plot it is really moving forward now trying to take down Goddard among other things. So overall I am really enjoying this book.

[Cindee]

I am now finished reading this book it was amazing and so very complex from start to finish I loved all aspects on it. The characters were so great by the end the relationship between Citra and Rowan was as strong as ever I really liked the start of a relationship between Jeri and Greyson it was all so well written and I just loved everything about it. I loved everything about the characters they came a long way from they started and it was a really great journey. I loved how the plot wrapped it had a good yet bittersweet ending I was no ready at all for it to end. So overall I loved this book and would read more like it.

[Aly]

Part 1 (view spoiler)[ There's a lot of characters, I'm taking notes to keep them straight lol. I'm glad Rowan and Anastasia are okay and Faraday made it to the island. Goddard is so crazy, hopefully the others can join up to overthrow him (hide spoiler)]
Part 2 (view spoiler)[ I really like Grayson and I'm glad he turned the situation with Morrison around. I want more of Rowan and what's going to happen with him. I wonder if the Thunderhead's plan is to bring back regular death so people can't be brought back or make themselves young again? (hide spoiler)]
Part 3 (view spoiler)[ I'm glad Rowan escaped and the tech that was tied to the pyre was killed so he didn't suffer. Jericho is such an interesting character. Feeling like a man or woman depending on the sky. Cool that people accept it (hide spoiler)]
Part 4 (view spoiler)[ It's good Anastasia/Citra reunited with Grayson and Morrison. Things are starting to get really crazy and Grayson dismissing that guy that wanted to kill all the Scythes is going to cause more problems. I wonder what Rowan and Faraday are up to? (hide spoiler)]
Finished (view spoiler)[ I'm sad that Grayson, Jeri (spelling?), and Faraday didn't go on the rockets. But if they're happy staying on Earth then that's good. I think everything turned out for the best and I loved this! (hide spoiler)]
Loved this so much!!

[Dr. Andy]

PART 1 (view spoiler)[ahhhhhh I just wanna scream. I hate Goddard. I really hope Citra Rowan and Scythe Faraday will be able to take him down. I wonder if they’ll meet up with Grayson at all? I hope Faraday will be able to keep going through his grief. (hide spoiler)]

Part 2 (view spoiler)[ I NEED to know wtf the thunderhead is building at the blind spot. I forgot the name already. But it sounds important! I am so freaking glad Grayson isn’t dead. I’m worried for Citra and Rowan tho especially Rowan. Goddard isn’t gonna be nice to him. (hide spoiler)]

Part 3 (view spoiler)[so much has happened holy cow. I’m so glad Rowan wasn’t Burned at the stake. I would’ve been sad if that happened. I worry for Citra. I don’t trust that high blade she’s with. I love Jerry tho! (hide spoiler)]

Part 4 (view spoiler)[ ugh Mendoza is gonna be a problem. I can feel it. I wish they’d gotten rid of him sooner. I’m so excited that Citra has teamed up with Grayson. AND I TOTALLY SHIP JERRY AND GRAYSON. (hide spoiler)]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I really thought Citra & Rowan weren't going to make it there for a hot second. I wasn't sure what to expect but god I'm so glad they made it away. AND I AM READY FOR GRAYSON AND JERRY TO BE ADORABLE FOREVER (hide spoiler)]

[Damselflies]

Started
12% (view spoiler)[ lots of new characters, I hope they find anasthasia&rowan quick, that maybe Marie is found and maybe some romance between Faraday and munira. als very curious how the nimbus agents will play a role in this and then omfg hate Goddard, playing like a fricking dictator (hide spoiler)]
19% (view spoiler)[ I think we're regularly seeing a glimpse as to how the thunderhead was made and maybe even towards the end of the book also the end of the thunderhead and immortality (hide spoiler)]
40% (view spoiler)[Just omg, so much is happening, almost a bit overwhelming. What the heck is the thunderhead building ? Will Rowan survive, where the heck did they stash Anastasia this time, will they succeed actually killing Greyson or do they just think they succeeded ? Like omg (hide spoiler)]
81% (view spoiler)[Just no words honestly for what has happened so far, like there's so much to process also ? So much happening really. Like is the thunderhead maybe sort of in love with Greyson ? Is the thunderhead trying to create something similar to it or what going on with those snippits that seem like the thunderhead and some other thing communicating, can't wait to see how this ends, Im sure the ending will be pretty wow (hide spoiler)]
Finished (view spoiler)[This was a very satisfying ending and a very satisfying read. I like how everything got wrapped up, the ending everyone has gotten. Some people might have wished a different ending, but I'm 100% happy and satisfied with it. I'm so glad I continued even though I didn't really like the second book that much, the finish was great. (hide spoiler)]

[Marissa]

Part One (view spoiler)[
I am glad that Citra and Rowan were revived early in the book. I was nervous that they wouldn't come back until later. The new characters and Faraday's story were okay, but I am really more interested in Citra and Rowan. (hide spoiler)]

Part Two (view spoiler)[
I am really curious if there was an actual reason that the Thunderhead chose Greyson or if he was just one of many choices that was randomly selected. Also, I liked the turn of events when Greyson got Scythe Morrison to join his side. Hopefully this partnership can help take down Goddard! (hide spoiler)]

Part Three (view spoiler)[
I did not expect that at all. Goddard is absolutely awful, and he needs brought down! I can't believe his backup plan was to just glean all of the citizens that were there for Rowan's execution. Was Rowan's life worth all of theirs? I am hoping that at least Rowan can meet up with Anastasia, and they can come up with a plan to stop Goddard. (hide spoiler)]

Part Four (view spoiler)[
I am a bit afraid of what Mendoza is planning now that he has been stripped of his title by Greyson. Hopefully, he doesn't do anything that interferes with the groups plan. Also, when is Rowan going to meet up with Anastasia?! Also, also we haven't heard from Faraday and the other castaways in a while. I wonder what they have been up to? (hide spoiler)]

Part Five (view spoiler)[
I'm a little disappointed that Citra and Rowan didn't have much interaction in this book. After escaping from Goddard they both finally reunite, but at the end of the book. And then Citra dies! At least we know they have a future together, but still sad to see my favorite characters of this series not get to spend much time with one another. Also, I feel like the ending was a bit lackluster with killing Goddard and ending the Scythedom. (hide spoiler)]