Wither
Lauren DeStefano
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #1By age sixteen, Rhine Ellery has four years left to live. A botched effort to create a perfect race has left all males born with a lifespan of 25 years, and females a lifespan of 20 years—leaving the world in a state of panic. Geneticists seek a miracle antidote to restore the human race, desperate orphans crowd the population, crime and poverty have skyrocketed, and young girls are being kidnapped and sold as polygamous brides to bear more children. When Rhine is sold as a bride, she vows to do all she can to escape.
This book was interesting, and something different. It is a dark book that has some romance and romance. I would say read this book if you are looking for something off the beaten path.