Citra Terranova is a fictional character from the young adult novel series called Arc of a Scythe, written by Neal Shusterman. She is one of the main protagonists in the story, which is set in a future where death has been conquered, and a group of individuals known as Scythes are responsible for controlling the population by ending lives. In the series, Citra is initially a reluctant candidate for becoming a Scythe. Throughout her journey, she grapples with moral dilemmas and the responsibilities that come with the power to take life. Her character development highlights themes of ethics, choice, and the value of life in a world devoid of natural death.