Wither

    Wither, by Lauren DeStefano, is set in a world where genetic engineering to make the perfect generation backfires. The children of this "perfect" generation have an expiration date: males live until 25, and females live until 20. The world is in chaos as crime and poverty go up. Orphans roam the streets, as girls are kidnapped and turned into polygamous brides to give birth to more children. Rhine, the main character, has been avoiding death and kidnapping since her parents died. Her brother lives with her, until the day she is turned into a bride and shipped far away, with no way to contact him. Rhine makes a promise to do all she can to escape, but things change when she can't help but like her husband, Linden. Rhine's world begins to shift more when she realizes that her new father-in-law hoards bodies in the basement, keeps deadly secrets from his son, obsesses over a cure to the genetic mishap, and has more knowledge than he seems to have. Rhine attempts to escape with Gabriel, one of the servants. As the truth of the world unfolds, Rhine must decide what her next move will be.
        I would recommend this book. It was pretty interesting and a good read. The characters were well thought-out, and each one had a unique personality. Especially with moral questions about genetic engineering on people swirling around, this book can be pretty engaging. I would rate this book a 7.5/10.

Areeba Wani
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