In a world where hunger, disease, war, and misery are relics of the past—and death itself has been defeated—only scythes can end life to keep the population in check.

Citra and Rowan, two teens who never wanted this role, are chosen to apprentice to a scythe. They must master the ominous art of taking life, fully aware that failure means losing their own.

As they delve deeper into their chilling new reality, they begin to question the price of perfection.

Will they accept their fates or challenge the only system they've ever known?