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Populations Crumble #1
Dwindle
Humankind is in trouble. The Sterilization Vector has crippled reproduction across the globe. With the human population on the brink of utter collapse, the government has stepped in to try to save the human race.
Sadie is just one woman, but could her genes hold the key to unlocking what remains of the world's reproductive potential? Taken from her home and family, she must fight to find not just her best genetic match, but a man she can try to build a life with.
Will she be able to find someone to love, despite the odds stacked against her, or will she be one more woman swallowed up by the decline of humanity?
Sadie is just one woman, but could her genes hold the key to unlocking what remains of the world's reproductive potential? Taken from her home and family, she must fight to find not just her best genetic match, but a man she can try to build a life with.
Will she be able to find someone to love, despite the odds stacked against her, or will she be one more woman swallowed up by the decline of humanity?
552 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 12, 2020
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About the author
K.A. Gandy
19 books120 followersK. A. Gandy was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. She is married with two babies of her own. K. A. has worked as a restaurant hostess, library book shelver, ranch hand, tour guide, Realtor, tech whiz, landlord, and small business consultant, all in addition to pursuing her passion of writing. As a person of many interests, her life has never been boring.
She likes to write late in the evenings and thinks drinking hot tea and baking great cookies fuels hopes and dreams.
She likes to write late in the evenings and thinks drinking hot tea and baking great cookies fuels hopes and dreams.
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May 18, 2023
Jesus. Era pra ser uma distopia, o tema central é muito sério. E a história foi conduzida como uma temporada de The Bachelorette.
May 31, 2022
4.5 stars // read May 2022
This is quite possibly the longest review I’ve written, so here’s a tl;dr: Dwindle surpassed expectations with a level-headed yet passionate protagonist and a well-developed world, but due to the topic matter largely revolving around reproduction, would be better for readers 16+
Basic premise: Earth’s population has been hit by something known as the Sterilization Vector, and girls are forcibly paired with their “genetic match” in order to keep Earth populated. Sadie, a ranch girl who ends up in the program, realizes that it's not all that's cracked up to be.
(Minor spoilers ahead).
The word that can best describe this book is genuine . Sadie is exactly the kind of protagonist that I love and can root for: she’s passionate yet logical. In contrast to the way that many YA female MCs think only about how attractive Hot Love Interest is and only think about themselves, Sadie takes into consideration how her future husband will get along with her family, values outside opinion (from Teddy and Faith) about her matches, and how he will get along with kids. She also realizes how messed up the current system is and is passionate about fixing it, but doesn’t blindly go try and fix things.
Characters : There’s quite a few characters to juggle, yet all of them are unique. Could some have used more development, and did I forget a few characters on occasion? Yes, but overall, I was able to remember who was who. Family also plays into the equation, which was a breath of fresh air. Sadie and her brother talk about how they were raised to treat marriage as something lasting and permanent, and Sadie yearns for a relationship like her parents have, in contrast to the clinical, meaningless, and throwaway view of sex and marriage predominant in the culture.
World : Dwindle is set in a dystopian future North America, and the author clearly put a lot of thought into the logistics of how the premise works and affects the world. Some aspects may not be scientifically sound- for example, a vaccine that ends up spreading like the common cold- but it works enough for suspension of disbelief.
Romance : First off, was the sweetest thing ever. I appreciated that not all of her matches were jerks, and most were actually decent guys. One could argue that there’s a love octagon (Sadie and her seven matches), and while there’s a little bit of drama, it doesn’t fall into a lot of the dislikes I have with multiple love interests since she’s very honest and (with a few exceptions) doesn't try to lead people on she has no interest in. I also adored Teddy and Faith’s relationship, and am looking forward to seeing that play out in future installments.
Speaking of "future installments," the blurb for Rise actually spoiled the ending a bit for me, but there was some nice foreshadowing bits that set up the end reveal.
Okay, having covered that, what are the content concerns?
First, I don't know what worldview the author is coming from, but I really appreciate her restraint with description. She could've easily turned this into a very crass and overly descriptive novel, but choose to keep things at a PG-13 level.
Detailed content review:
Sexuality: Due to the nature of the premise, there’s a lot of talk about reproduction, fertility, that sort of thing, and girls are forced to wear “fertility tracker” bracelets. The phrase “planting” is used as an innuendo. STDs are mentioned. There’s also mention that attempts to prevent pregnancy will be punished. One girl complains about the clinicalization of sex in their mandatory classes about child-rearing and reproduction. A girl entering the program discovers that she is pregnant. One man refers to his genetic match as an “incubator,” and several men make girls feel uncomfortable. The guards use code words such as "dolls" and "boy toys" to refer to the girls in the program and their male genetic matches, respectively. Sadie mentions that most of the girls have "gone further" than kissing with their matches, and when someone kissing her starts to go further than that, she puts a stop to it.
“Non-traditional” relationships are also addressed.
Violence: an attempted kidnapping takes place; someone is forcibly sedated; someone is shot.
Language: a few curse words; several misuses of God’s name, including a joking reference to “pasta Jesus”
This is quite possibly the longest review I’ve written, so here’s a tl;dr: Dwindle surpassed expectations with a level-headed yet passionate protagonist and a well-developed world, but due to the topic matter largely revolving around reproduction, would be better for readers 16+
Basic premise: Earth’s population has been hit by something known as the Sterilization Vector, and girls are forcibly paired with their “genetic match” in order to keep Earth populated. Sadie, a ranch girl who ends up in the program, realizes that it's not all that's cracked up to be.
(Minor spoilers ahead).
The word that can best describe this book is genuine . Sadie is exactly the kind of protagonist that I love and can root for: she’s passionate yet logical. In contrast to the way that many YA female MCs think only about how attractive Hot Love Interest is and only think about themselves, Sadie takes into consideration how her future husband will get along with her family, values outside opinion (from Teddy and Faith) about her matches, and how he will get along with kids. She also realizes how messed up the current system is and is passionate about fixing it, but doesn’t blindly go try and fix things.
Characters : There’s quite a few characters to juggle, yet all of them are unique. Could some have used more development, and did I forget a few characters on occasion? Yes, but overall, I was able to remember who was who. Family also plays into the equation, which was a breath of fresh air. Sadie and her brother talk about how they were raised to treat marriage as something lasting and permanent, and Sadie yearns for a relationship like her parents have, in contrast to the clinical, meaningless, and throwaway view of sex and marriage predominant in the culture.
World : Dwindle is set in a dystopian future North America, and the author clearly put a lot of thought into the logistics of how the premise works and affects the world. Some aspects may not be scientifically sound- for example, a vaccine that ends up spreading like the common cold- but it works enough for suspension of disbelief.
Romance : First off, was the sweetest thing ever. I appreciated that not all of her matches were jerks, and most were actually decent guys. One could argue that there’s a love octagon (Sadie and her seven matches), and while there’s a little bit of drama, it doesn’t fall into a lot of the dislikes I have with multiple love interests since she’s very honest and (with a few exceptions) doesn't try to lead people on she has no interest in. I also adored Teddy and Faith’s relationship, and am looking forward to seeing that play out in future installments.
Speaking of "future installments," the blurb for Rise actually spoiled the ending a bit for me, but there was some nice foreshadowing bits that set up the end reveal.
Okay, having covered that, what are the content concerns?
First, I don't know what worldview the author is coming from, but I really appreciate her restraint with description. She could've easily turned this into a very crass and overly descriptive novel, but choose to keep things at a PG-13 level.
Detailed content review:
Sexuality: Due to the nature of the premise, there’s a lot of talk about reproduction, fertility, that sort of thing, and girls are forced to wear “fertility tracker” bracelets. The phrase “planting” is used as an innuendo. STDs are mentioned. There’s also mention that attempts to prevent pregnancy will be punished. One girl complains about the clinicalization of sex in their mandatory classes about child-rearing and reproduction. A girl entering the program discovers that she is pregnant. One man refers to his genetic match as an “incubator,” and several men make girls feel uncomfortable. The guards use code words such as "dolls" and "boy toys" to refer to the girls in the program and their male genetic matches, respectively. Sadie mentions that most of the girls have "gone further" than kissing with their matches, and when someone kissing her starts to go further than that, she puts a stop to it.
“Non-traditional” relationships are also addressed.
Violence: an attempted kidnapping takes place; someone is forcibly sedated; someone is shot.
Language: a few curse words; several misuses of God’s name, including a joking reference to “pasta Jesus”
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September 13, 2023Scrolling through my Facebook and this popped up in an ad. I mean....the cover. Its gorgeous.
September 11, 2022
I couldn’t finish. I only got 20 pages in. The concept wasn’t bad, I just couldn’t handle the writing style. I felt like I was being told what yo think of characters and situations instead of recognizing these things though events etc. also the dialogue was making me crazy. It seemed a bit forced. I couldn’t get into it for these reasons
March 4, 2024
Listen. Y'all know how we got here. Say it with me: it was on sale.
One day I'll stop reading things just because they're on sale, but then how will I know books that fail to engage meaningfully with any of their dystopian elements continue to exist?
One day I'll stop reading things just because they're on sale, but then how will I know books that fail to engage meaningfully with any of their dystopian elements continue to exist?
November 1, 2022
interesting concept but i didn't love. i'm only reading the second book because the cliff hanger worked on me
June 2, 2022
Happily ever after?
Great read of this futuristic place that requires young women to be in something like a draft for marriage. Sadie is 19 and has six brothers. She has led a happy life with her family. Suddenly her life is about to change in many ways. The program is horrible. However she finds a secret about herself and family. A handsome guard becomes a dream wish along with 5 others. Read of her dilemma and eventual outcome that holds another mystery..great read from a first time author for me..
Great read of this futuristic place that requires young women to be in something like a draft for marriage. Sadie is 19 and has six brothers. She has led a happy life with her family. Suddenly her life is about to change in many ways. The program is horrible. However she finds a secret about herself and family. A handsome guard becomes a dream wish along with 5 others. Read of her dilemma and eventual outcome that holds another mystery..great read from a first time author for me..
May 7, 2025
2019 52 Book Challenge - 48) Set In A Post Apocalyptic World
This book is like the TV series The Batchelorette in novel format. The premise of the novel is quite dark - forced marriages, forced pregnancies - but the novel itself is quite a light read. I read all 550+ pages in the space of about 3 hours because really, the plot is super light. It is literally the main character choosing a husband from a selection of men, and you can guess which one she's going to choose from near enough the beginning.
This book is like the TV series The Batchelorette in novel format. The premise of the novel is quite dark - forced marriages, forced pregnancies - but the novel itself is quite a light read. I read all 550+ pages in the space of about 3 hours because really, the plot is super light. It is literally the main character choosing a husband from a selection of men, and you can guess which one she's going to choose from near enough the beginning.
January 31, 2024
3.5 stars - I read this pretty quick! It’s a unique story that shows a world dealing with low fertility rates. It’s obviously far fetched haha, but I thought the premise was interesting.
The world has such declining populations that any woman (of certain age) is forced to sign up for genetic testing. With the results, they are to be “matched” with a partner with whom genetically would be more likely to be able to have children. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always mean that they like their matches.
The world has such declining populations that any woman (of certain age) is forced to sign up for genetic testing. With the results, they are to be “matched” with a partner with whom genetically would be more likely to be able to have children. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always mean that they like their matches.
January 5, 2022
This book (and the entire series) offers a fresh take on the dystopian future genre. I really enjoyed how original the storyline was - it was entirely unique compared to the many books I’ve read of the same genre. It kept me engaged, and I quickly became invested in the story and the characters. If anything, I wish that the book went into MORE detail about some characters and the events leading up to the opening of the book, as there were times when explanations/back stories were not as fleshed out as I would have liked. But overall this was a great series, and I look forward to seeing what this author writes in the future!
April 7, 2025
this book was not for me at all
dnf
August 25, 2022Yeah... Yeah... No!
DNF @ 30%
I can't do it. I don't like the writing style nor do I like the plot. I understand some people like this book for what I hate about it. I understand what the author is going for but it also feels like it has subtle attacks on men. Maybe I'm reading too much into what the author says but that's how I feel. Also, I've been bored since the start. There is nothing that pulls me in.
The h is lackluster. The H is bland. I couldn't connect and I just don't think I should waste any more time. I tried. I did. I was going to DNF at 5% but I decided to continue on but I can't anymore.
DNF @ 30%
I can't do it. I don't like the writing style nor do I like the plot. I understand some people like this book for what I hate about it. I understand what the author is going for but it also feels like it has subtle attacks on men. Maybe I'm reading too much into what the author says but that's how I feel. Also, I've been bored since the start. There is nothing that pulls me in.
The h is lackluster. The H is bland. I couldn't connect and I just don't think I should waste any more time. I tried. I did. I was going to DNF at 5% but I decided to continue on but I can't anymore.
July 7, 2022
I got on this dystopian romance kick and found this one recommended several times. It's got an interesting set up -- sort of Handmaid's Tale meets the Bachelor. It reminded me a bit of Ally Condie's Matched series (holy throwback!), but with reversed genders. I read the first two books in the series before I lost interest -- I don't think that's the fault of the series as much as I've been DNF'ing a lot of series lately. I would definitely recommend it if the set-up sounds intriguing!
January 11, 2022
I think it was an okayish. I was not able to connect with the main character and plot too much. It was interesting enough to read. High score because I was still entertained. The main female character is not someone I would usually read, but it was alright. As the saying goes with having brute strength but not but brain.
October 6, 2022
just barely okay
1.5/5
sort of entertaining in a way. the world-building is sketched but never shaded in, characters are flat and bland. there is no apparent character growth for our main girl. i could see the mysteries and plot-twists a mile away. the cliff-hanger is unnecessary; i would rather the author make a longer book instead of dividing it into such small portions.
1.5/5
sort of entertaining in a way. the world-building is sketched but never shaded in, characters are flat and bland. there is no apparent character growth for our main girl. i could see the mysteries and plot-twists a mile away. the cliff-hanger is unnecessary; i would rather the author make a longer book instead of dividing it into such small portions.
April 16, 2023
Well - it was for sure easy to read, light and keeps you wantin to know what will happen next — cliffhanger: checked, worked for me, will read the next book. BUT it keeps reminding me of the Divergent trilogy — hope it is NOT that bad in the end.
August 8, 2022
This was a fantastic binge!
July 28, 2023
This was so freaking cute. It reminded me of the selections series with a more dystopian vibe. The author did an amazing job.
January 11, 2025
Bazujecie tylko na opisie książki czy sugerujecie się też opiniami innych? Nie oszukujmy się: po samym opisie już 3 razy zgłosiłam się do naborów recenzenckich na coś, co potem wybitnie mi się nie podobało więc...
Do recenzji "Ubywania" od @wydawnictwo_papierowka [współpracareklamowa] w ogóle bym się nie zgłosiła po opisie, ale ktoś mi przesłał informację, że romans jest bardzo delikatny, a potem doczytałam w opiniach po angielsku, że całość jest fajna dzięki zdroworozsądkowej bohaterce. Dodając to do faktu, że lubię czytać o dystopiach uznałam, że warto spróbować.
Mamy tu krótki pierwszy tom z trzech- mniej niż 270 stron i chociaż dzięki temu recenzja mogła być szybciej to uważam, że moznaby spokojnie zrobić z tych 3 tomów dwa i to chyba moja jedyna większa uwaga. Książka podejmuje bardzo trudny temat traktowania kobiet jako inkubatorów na dzieci, ale opisana jest z lekkiej perspektywy.
Po tym jak na świecie nastąpiło przeludnienie postanowiono pobawić się w bogów i zmodyfikować ludzki genotyp tak, żeby rodziło się mniej dzieci. Zaowocowało to w końcu tym, że ludzi było na świecie coraz mniej. Aż w końcu doszło do tego, że rządy rozpoczęły badania nad wytypowaniem tego, która para jest w stanie najszybciej zajść w ciążę, a potem przeprowadzać odpowiednie "zapoznawanie się" i badania w specjalnych ośrodkach. I w takim świecie żyje nasza bohaterka i jej nowe znajome, które pojawiają się wraz z nią w takim centrum, by zapoznać się z kandydatami na męża i ojca dziecka. Niektóre mają nadzieję, że po urodzeniu będą mogły się rozwieść i żyć spokojnie z dzieckiem bez faceta, inne szukają miłości na całe życie, kolejne wiedzą, że nie mają wyboru, bo taki jest program i już. I wiecie, główna bohaterka mogłaby być za bardzo potulna, lub za bardzo buntownicza, w końcu nie dość, że okazuje się, że modyfikacja genetyczna jej nie dotknęła, to jeszcze przypisano jej zgodność aż z siedmioma kandydatami! Ale nie, właśnie w tym chyba tkwi czar tej książki- wie, że jest bardzo ograniczona przez świat, wie, że nie ma samodzielnie mocy sprawczej, nie z wszysrkim się zgadza, ale próbuje znaleźć takie wyjście jakie będzie najlepsze. Kandydatów ocenia pod wieloma kątami, próbuje z nimi nawiązać relacje, ocenić ich wspólne położenie życiowe, co dla mnie jest miłą odmianą po bohaterkach, które bezmózgo idą za facetem. Gorzej, że wybór kandydata może się okazać ciężki, bo nigdy nie wiadomo jakie sekrety ukrywa...
W tej części mamy do czynienia z historią Sadie i jej koleżanek od przyjazdu do ośrodka aż do ślubów, więc pewien etap się zamyka, ale cliffhanger jest taki, że człowiek chce wiedzieć co dalej! Dodatkowo w trakcie ich pobytu w ośrodku zmieniono prawo i teraz kobiety nie mogą wyjść z programu nawet po urodzeniu jednego dziecka, tylko mają rodzić do oporu... co jest przerażające, bo moglibyśmy i my żyć w takim świecie, gdzie dytkaturą walczy się z odstępstwami od koncepcji rodziny wielodzietnej i ta koncepcja nie tylko obrzydza bohaterki, które nagle stają się jeszcze bardziej ubezwłasnowolnione niż to, z czym były w stanie się pogodzić, ale obrzydza też mnie!! Mam nadzieję, że w kolejnych częściach przeczytamy jak ta okrutna dyktatura upada...
Do recenzji "Ubywania" od @wydawnictwo_papierowka [współpracareklamowa] w ogóle bym się nie zgłosiła po opisie, ale ktoś mi przesłał informację, że romans jest bardzo delikatny, a potem doczytałam w opiniach po angielsku, że całość jest fajna dzięki zdroworozsądkowej bohaterce. Dodając to do faktu, że lubię czytać o dystopiach uznałam, że warto spróbować.
Mamy tu krótki pierwszy tom z trzech- mniej niż 270 stron i chociaż dzięki temu recenzja mogła być szybciej to uważam, że moznaby spokojnie zrobić z tych 3 tomów dwa i to chyba moja jedyna większa uwaga. Książka podejmuje bardzo trudny temat traktowania kobiet jako inkubatorów na dzieci, ale opisana jest z lekkiej perspektywy.
Po tym jak na świecie nastąpiło przeludnienie postanowiono pobawić się w bogów i zmodyfikować ludzki genotyp tak, żeby rodziło się mniej dzieci. Zaowocowało to w końcu tym, że ludzi było na świecie coraz mniej. Aż w końcu doszło do tego, że rządy rozpoczęły badania nad wytypowaniem tego, która para jest w stanie najszybciej zajść w ciążę, a potem przeprowadzać odpowiednie "zapoznawanie się" i badania w specjalnych ośrodkach. I w takim świecie żyje nasza bohaterka i jej nowe znajome, które pojawiają się wraz z nią w takim centrum, by zapoznać się z kandydatami na męża i ojca dziecka. Niektóre mają nadzieję, że po urodzeniu będą mogły się rozwieść i żyć spokojnie z dzieckiem bez faceta, inne szukają miłości na całe życie, kolejne wiedzą, że nie mają wyboru, bo taki jest program i już. I wiecie, główna bohaterka mogłaby być za bardzo potulna, lub za bardzo buntownicza, w końcu nie dość, że okazuje się, że modyfikacja genetyczna jej nie dotknęła, to jeszcze przypisano jej zgodność aż z siedmioma kandydatami! Ale nie, właśnie w tym chyba tkwi czar tej książki- wie, że jest bardzo ograniczona przez świat, wie, że nie ma samodzielnie mocy sprawczej, nie z wszysrkim się zgadza, ale próbuje znaleźć takie wyjście jakie będzie najlepsze. Kandydatów ocenia pod wieloma kątami, próbuje z nimi nawiązać relacje, ocenić ich wspólne położenie życiowe, co dla mnie jest miłą odmianą po bohaterkach, które bezmózgo idą za facetem. Gorzej, że wybór kandydata może się okazać ciężki, bo nigdy nie wiadomo jakie sekrety ukrywa...
W tej części mamy do czynienia z historią Sadie i jej koleżanek od przyjazdu do ośrodka aż do ślubów, więc pewien etap się zamyka, ale cliffhanger jest taki, że człowiek chce wiedzieć co dalej! Dodatkowo w trakcie ich pobytu w ośrodku zmieniono prawo i teraz kobiety nie mogą wyjść z programu nawet po urodzeniu jednego dziecka, tylko mają rodzić do oporu... co jest przerażające, bo moglibyśmy i my żyć w takim świecie, gdzie dytkaturą walczy się z odstępstwami od koncepcji rodziny wielodzietnej i ta koncepcja nie tylko obrzydza bohaterki, które nagle stają się jeszcze bardziej ubezwłasnowolnione niż to, z czym były w stanie się pogodzić, ale obrzydza też mnie!! Mam nadzieję, że w kolejnych częściach przeczytamy jak ta okrutna dyktatura upada...
January 10, 2025
“Ubywanie”
“Czasem los obrzuca cię kupą gówna, ale to nie znaczy, że nie możesz się spod niej wygrzebać.”
[współpraca reklamowa @wydawnictwo_papierowka]
Za dolinami, wśród uroczych łąk, mieszkała Sadie z rodzicami i sześcioma braćmi. I nie byłoby w tym nic zadziwiającego, gdyby nie to, że Sadie musi wziąć udział w programie, który wiąże się z zaaranżowanym małżeństwem.
Książę z bajki… odległym marzeniem.
Wczoraj było jej,
a dzisiaj?
Należy do Centrum Nowego Życia Georady, który ma swoje tajemnice.
“Lalki. Dla nich jesteśmy pozbawionymi życia zabaweczkami.”
Miejsce pełne nadziei, spokoju i wszelkich udogodnień.
Pełne skaz…
Niski wskaźnik urodzeń, wymierająca populacja i genetyka, która daje możliwość sparowania kobiety z potencjalnym dawcą i szansą na stworzenie nowego życia, którego się…
Nie chce.
I ten niesprawiedliwy system…
Główną bohaterką tej historii jest Sadie. Polubiłam się z nią od pierwszych stron. Autentyczna, zabawna, współczująca, szczera i rozsądna. Patrzy zarówno za siebie, jak i w przyszłość.
Kocham jej dojrzałość i to, że ma na uwadze wszystko dookoła. Przy wyborze partnera kierowała się rozsądnymi kryteriami… Czy będzie mieć daleko od domu, czy potencjalny partner będzie dobrze ją traktować, czy dogada się z jej rodziną, czy potrafi jej zaoferować to, czego oczekuje od związku - szczerości, partnerstwa, bezpieczeństwa i godnego traktowania.
Bo ona…
Pragnie takiego związku, jaki mają jej rodzice.
I oni… Jej kandydaci.
Z nadziejami i pragnieniami.
Nie mogę Wam teraz napisać z kim będzie główna bohaterka, bo to zbyt duży spoiler, ale! Jestem pewna, że powstanie niezły bałagan w drugim tomie, jeśli ten ktoś okaże się kimś bardzo istotnym. Sama relacja urzekała drobnymi gestami i wzajemnym zrozumieniem, które było tak bardzo ważne.
Co prawda nie wszystko zostało wyjaśnione w tej historii i wciąż jest wiele niewiadomych, ale mając na uwadze, że książka liczy zaledwie 270 stron i jest pierwszym tomem trylogii to można na to przymknąć oko i liczyć, że w drugim tomie niewiadome staną się wiadome.
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Oprócz tego, jestem zachwycona kreacją tej historii, bohaterów i świeżym podejściem do tematu, który nie wymagał wiele, a świat przedstawiony przez autorkę miał ręce i nogi. Pokazała, jak pewne sytuacje wpłynęły na otoczenie, ludność i co takiego się zadziało.
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Prosta, przejrzysta, bez spicy scen i toksycznych zachowań.
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Ja polecam i czekam na więcej!
“Czasem los obrzuca cię kupą gówna, ale to nie znaczy, że nie możesz się spod niej wygrzebać.”
[współpraca reklamowa @wydawnictwo_papierowka]
Za dolinami, wśród uroczych łąk, mieszkała Sadie z rodzicami i sześcioma braćmi. I nie byłoby w tym nic zadziwiającego, gdyby nie to, że Sadie musi wziąć udział w programie, który wiąże się z zaaranżowanym małżeństwem.
Książę z bajki… odległym marzeniem.
Wczoraj było jej,
a dzisiaj?
Należy do Centrum Nowego Życia Georady, który ma swoje tajemnice.
“Lalki. Dla nich jesteśmy pozbawionymi życia zabaweczkami.”
Miejsce pełne nadziei, spokoju i wszelkich udogodnień.
Pełne skaz…
Niski wskaźnik urodzeń, wymierająca populacja i genetyka, która daje możliwość sparowania kobiety z potencjalnym dawcą i szansą na stworzenie nowego życia, którego się…
Nie chce.
I ten niesprawiedliwy system…
Główną bohaterką tej historii jest Sadie. Polubiłam się z nią od pierwszych stron. Autentyczna, zabawna, współczująca, szczera i rozsądna. Patrzy zarówno za siebie, jak i w przyszłość.
Kocham jej dojrzałość i to, że ma na uwadze wszystko dookoła. Przy wyborze partnera kierowała się rozsądnymi kryteriami… Czy będzie mieć daleko od domu, czy potencjalny partner będzie dobrze ją traktować, czy dogada się z jej rodziną, czy potrafi jej zaoferować to, czego oczekuje od związku - szczerości, partnerstwa, bezpieczeństwa i godnego traktowania.
Bo ona…
Pragnie takiego związku, jaki mają jej rodzice.
I oni… Jej kandydaci.
Z nadziejami i pragnieniami.
Nie mogę Wam teraz napisać z kim będzie główna bohaterka, bo to zbyt duży spoiler, ale! Jestem pewna, że powstanie niezły bałagan w drugim tomie, jeśli ten ktoś okaże się kimś bardzo istotnym. Sama relacja urzekała drobnymi gestami i wzajemnym zrozumieniem, które było tak bardzo ważne.
Co prawda nie wszystko zostało wyjaśnione w tej historii i wciąż jest wiele niewiadomych, ale mając na uwadze, że książka liczy zaledwie 270 stron i jest pierwszym tomem trylogii to można na to przymknąć oko i liczyć, że w drugim tomie niewiadome staną się wiadome.
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Oprócz tego, jestem zachwycona kreacją tej historii, bohaterów i świeżym podejściem do tematu, który nie wymagał wiele, a świat przedstawiony przez autorkę miał ręce i nogi. Pokazała, jak pewne sytuacje wpłynęły na otoczenie, ludność i co takiego się zadziało.
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Prosta, przejrzysta, bez spicy scen i toksycznych zachowań.
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Ja polecam i czekam na więcej!
December 29, 2021
As a small pub/indie YA author myself, I've been trying to read books that are in the same genre as mine. Let me just say that I loved this book!
It really was right up my alley in what I usually like in a book with an extra helping of the bachelorette styled romance.
The story follows 19-year-old Sadie who must join a government mandated program that pairs her with her perfect genetic match. This match will give her the greatest chance of producing offspring to replinsh the world's declining population.
Sadie soon finds herself thrown into a world she can't quite place. Is it as peaceful and hopeful as the pamphlets promise or do government secrets and lies threaten to break the facade?
With plenty of romance, laughter and a few surprises along the way, this was a great debut novel for K.A. Gandy. Also her editing was top notch and I'm jealous. 😂
I cannot wait to read the next book and will probably start it within the week.
Please read this book! You'll be just as enthralled as I was.
It really was right up my alley in what I usually like in a book with an extra helping of the bachelorette styled romance.
The story follows 19-year-old Sadie who must join a government mandated program that pairs her with her perfect genetic match. This match will give her the greatest chance of producing offspring to replinsh the world's declining population.
Sadie soon finds herself thrown into a world she can't quite place. Is it as peaceful and hopeful as the pamphlets promise or do government secrets and lies threaten to break the facade?
With plenty of romance, laughter and a few surprises along the way, this was a great debut novel for K.A. Gandy. Also her editing was top notch and I'm jealous. 😂
I cannot wait to read the next book and will probably start it within the week.
Please read this book! You'll be just as enthralled as I was.
July 6, 2022
Population
So many people believe the world is over populated. What would happen if the population started to decline drastically overnight. Well in Saddies world women are forced into a government mandated breeding program. At nineteen she can no longer delay entering the program. In the program women are matched with their best genetic matches for successful breeding. Most get one, maybe two men to choose from. Saddie gets more than she could ever bargain for. She has to choose from seven potential matches.
So many people believe the world is over populated. What would happen if the population started to decline drastically overnight. Well in Saddies world women are forced into a government mandated breeding program. At nineteen she can no longer delay entering the program. In the program women are matched with their best genetic matches for successful breeding. Most get one, maybe two men to choose from. Saddie gets more than she could ever bargain for. She has to choose from seven potential matches.
March 3, 2024
As a lover of dystopian fiction, this concept was very intriguing. I enjoyed the main character, although the other characters were not as well fleshed out. It’s an enjoyable story and with the cliff-hanger ending, I can’t wait to read the next one. It’s not the best writing ever, but the unique story line makes up for it I think.
(Adult topics)
(Adult topics)
July 3, 2022
nice story development
This is a sweet story wrapped in a dystopian world. I smiled as I read, and I was equally concerned when things went sideways. It’s not a spicy read, but the author builds up the tension. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
This is a sweet story wrapped in a dystopian world. I smiled as I read, and I was equally concerned when things went sideways. It’s not a spicy read, but the author builds up the tension. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
October 25, 2025
I liked the book. I’ve been wanting to read this trilogy for a long time… the plot was good and has a lot of potential, but I feel like with so many good YA dystopian novels out there, this one had way less action.
December 29, 2020
I’m not one who normally likes to read but I couldn’t put this book down! I was hooked from the start and am ready to see what happens next! Fantastic read, highly recommend! Excited for the next book in the series!
December 29, 2020
I have never read a Distopian novel before so I didn’t know what to expect but this book caught my attention immediately. The characters were interesting and the storyline was great. It ended on a cliffhanger so I can’t wait for the next book to come out so I can continue the story. Great read!!
December 30, 2020
Enjoyed this first book in the series! It grabbed my attention from the first page!! I loved the characters in the book and can't wait to see where life takes Sadie. The last page will leave you hanging where your ready to get book two!!
May 29, 2022
Wait till the end
Forced to marry. Forced to have kids. You don't get to pick. They pick for you. The reason for this is very interesting.
Forced to marry. Forced to have kids. You don't get to pick. They pick for you. The reason for this is very interesting.
July 7, 2022
Heart Tugging
Interesting story about the future and the decrease in population being resolved in this manner. The love story is definitely worth reading but disappointed that the next book “Rise” wasn’t available.
Interesting story about the future and the decrease in population being resolved in this manner. The love story is definitely worth reading but disappointed that the next book “Rise” wasn’t available.
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