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"Thunderhead" is a 2018 young adult science fiction novel by Neal Shusterman, serving as the second installment in the "Arc of a Scythe" series. The story continues in a future society where an artificial intelligence known as the Thunderhead governs humanity and death has been conquered, with only a group called Scythes permitted to kill. It follows the intertwined paths of Rowan Damisch and Citra Terranova, who are training within a corrupt scythe system. The novel expands the dystopian world-building for its established young adult audience.

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Do I need to read *Scythe* before reading *Thunderhead*?

Yes, *Thunderhead* is the second book in Neal Shusterman's *Arc of a Scythe* series, so it is highly recommended to read the first book, *Scythe*, to understand the world. The series follows a future where death is conquered and a group of assassins called Scythes control population growth.

What role does the Thunderhead play in the book?

The Thunderhead is the all-knowing, benevolent artificial intelligence that governs the world and manages nearly every aspect of human life. In this second installment, the novel explores its growing frustration as it is forced to remain neutral regarding the corrupt actions of the Scythedom.

When was *Thunderhead* by Neal Shusterman published?

*Thunderhead* was published in 2018 as the direct sequel to the 2016 novel *Scythe*. It quickly became a massive success in the young adult dystopian fiction market.

Who are the main characters in *Thunderhead*?

The novel primarily follows the perspectives of Rowan Damisch and Citra Terranova, the two apprentices from the first book. It also uniquely features occasional narrative interludes from the perspective of the Thunderhead itself.

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