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Dwindle: A Young Adult Dystopian Romance (Populations Crumble Book 1) Kindle Edition

by K. A. Gandy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,355 ratings
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Torn from her home and family. Forced to marry a genetically-matched stranger.

In a world where fertility is prized above all else, seven girls are swept from their homes. They’re taken away to meet their genetic matches—the handsome strangers they’ll be married to, in hopes of saving humanity from extinction.


Everywhere they look, wealth and opulence abound; glittering gowns, extravagant dates, charming men, and luxurious lodgings at their fingertips. It’s every little girl’s fairytale dream on a silver platter.


But for Sadie, it’s a dream she never wanted. Her parents were married in a time before the New Lives Program, and her dream was different. True love, not just a prince to sweep her off her feet. Can she really find that, when all that matters is genetic compatibility? Or will she be able to look beyond the surface, and see the heart of the man underneath, and find more than she ever thought possible?


The deeper she digs, the more corruption she finds. She’ll have to decide who she can trust, and fast. Because choosing wrong means disappearing . . . forever.

If you enjoyed The Selection series by Kiera Cass, you'll love the Populations Crumble trilogy.

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"...I didn’t know what to expect but this book caught my attention immediately. The characters were interesting and the storyline was great."

"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..."

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A woman's face on a starry background "Her genes hold the keys to unlock humanity's future"
"But to save the world"
"It will cost her freedom"

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08NDGDCBH
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thigpen-Gandy Publishing (December 19, 2020)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 19, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2028 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 552 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1956423133
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,355 ratings

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K. A. Gandy

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K. A. Gandy was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida, and is married with two kids. She 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. She likes to write late in the evenings and thinks drinking hot tea and baking great cookies fuels hopes and dreams. If you would like to find more of her works, you can sign up for her newsletter at https://www.subscribepage.com/kagandy. You can also get updates on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/KAGandyAuthor.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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1,355 global ratings
Exciting first book of a series
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Exciting first book of a series
After discovering K.A. Gandy through her Endless Desert Series last year I became an instant fan of her writing style. I couldn't wait to get my hands on more of Gandy's stories. So when I found her Populations Crumble Series for less than $10 on Amazon Kindle I snatched them up. With a mile high TBR pile I've finally found time to sink my teeth into this new series.Dwindle takes place some century + into the future in a time when the population is at an all time low. The government is doing all it can to keep humanity from being completely eradicated from Earth. This is how Pearl Harris finds herself reluctantly ready to board a bus to the closest New Life Center. All girls between the ages of 16 to 19 will find themselves here eventually as it had been made mandatory by the NAA to match, marry and mate with a genetically compatible man.Pearl is in for the adventure of her life. Not only will she meet a handful of suitable bachelors to weed through, she will also build friendships to last a lifetime. At the beginning of this journey, all Pearl wants to do is get her mandatory 3 years over with so she can go back to the home that she loves. Can Pearl make it through this program without forever being changed? There are many surprises in store for her and her new found friends.I loved this story and zipped right through. This is a fantastic young adult romance that is full of action, twists and many surprises. Gandy really has a way of building her worlds and I just love what she's set up for this series. The story is full of great characters too, some to love and some to hate. This book was a one day read and before the day was over I was already half way through Book 2. I can't wait to pass this series onto my teens, I know they will love it too.
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Alison Wynn
5.0 out of 5 stars suspenseful and interesting
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
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I love the premise, the story, and the characters. I was eager to know what happens next. Sadie is a protagonist the reader can root for, and the setup of the dystopia is fascinating. My one complaint is that the book could use more editing. There were some grammatical errors (overuse of commas especially), plus things a good editor would fix like large, uninterrupted blocks of dialogue. I also found it hard to keep track of all the different side characters, especially toward the beginning. Still, it was definitely an enjoyable and suspenseful read, and I eagerly dove into Book 2! I would recommend it for any fans of YA dystopic romance.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting book
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024
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I really enjoyed the storyline. Very different from what I expected. Looking forward to the next book in this series. The author has captured the emotions, and struggles of each character. If you enjoy books about the future and changes in the world and government over reach in personal lives I recommend you get a copy. I won't give a spoiler alert. 😀
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JMR
5.0 out of 5 stars Great series!
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2024
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I loved this series! It was predictable but so good! I couldn’t put it down. I read all three books in two days. The characters were so compelling. I wish the bad guys were more “visible” but I enjoyed how the plot progressed. I’m not one for romance and at times the characters were a bit sappy. But I felt the romance part worked for the characters and their situations that I actually didn’t mind it. I’ve already recommended it to a friend.
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K_Indie Woods
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting first book of a series
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
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After discovering K.A. Gandy through her Endless Desert Series last year I became an instant fan of her writing style. I couldn't wait to get my hands on more of Gandy's stories. So when I found her Populations Crumble Series for less than $10 on Amazon Kindle I snatched them up. With a mile high TBR pile I've finally found time to sink my teeth into this new series.

Dwindle takes place some century + into the future in a time when the population is at an all time low. The government is doing all it can to keep humanity from being completely eradicated from Earth. This is how Pearl Harris finds herself reluctantly ready to board a bus to the closest New Life Center. All girls between the ages of 16 to 19 will find themselves here eventually as it had been made mandatory by the NAA to match, marry and mate with a genetically compatible man.

Pearl is in for the adventure of her life. Not only will she meet a handful of suitable bachelors to weed through, she will also build friendships to last a lifetime. At the beginning of this journey, all Pearl wants to do is get her mandatory 3 years over with so she can go back to the home that she loves. Can Pearl make it through this program without forever being changed? There are many surprises in store for her and her new found friends.

I loved this story and zipped right through. This is a fantastic young adult romance that is full of action, twists and many surprises. Gandy really has a way of building her worlds and I just love what she's set up for this series. The story is full of great characters too, some to love and some to hate. This book was a one day read and before the day was over I was already half way through Book 2. I can't wait to pass this series onto my teens, I know they will love it too.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting first book of a series
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
After discovering K.A. Gandy through her Endless Desert Series last year I became an instant fan of her writing style. I couldn't wait to get my hands on more of Gandy's stories. So when I found her Populations Crumble Series for less than $10 on Amazon Kindle I snatched them up. With a mile high TBR pile I've finally found time to sink my teeth into this new series.

Dwindle takes place some century + into the future in a time when the population is at an all time low. The government is doing all it can to keep humanity from being completely eradicated from Earth. This is how Pearl Harris finds herself reluctantly ready to board a bus to the closest New Life Center. All girls between the ages of 16 to 19 will find themselves here eventually as it had been made mandatory by the NAA to match, marry and mate with a genetically compatible man.

Pearl is in for the adventure of her life. Not only will she meet a handful of suitable bachelors to weed through, she will also build friendships to last a lifetime. At the beginning of this journey, all Pearl wants to do is get her mandatory 3 years over with so she can go back to the home that she loves. Can Pearl make it through this program without forever being changed? There are many surprises in store for her and her new found friends.

I loved this story and zipped right through. This is a fantastic young adult romance that is full of action, twists and many surprises. Gandy really has a way of building her worlds and I just love what she's set up for this series. The story is full of great characters too, some to love and some to hate. This book was a one day read and before the day was over I was already half way through Book 2. I can't wait to pass this series onto my teens, I know they will love it too.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Cliffhander and too expensive to continue
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2024
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I enjoyed the first book. And if you read on your kindle then you might like it because it's a good example of this kind of dystopian matchmaking genre. I can't say there were really any shocking twists, but it was entertaining.

But it doesn't stand alone at all, and ends in a cliffhanger. Which is totally fine, I was happy to continue... until I saw that the sequels were going for 18-20$ for 225 pages. Book one was 18$ for 550 pages which I can justify, but the sequels are half the size and the same price. The value just isn't there for the price, but again, if you are happy with the ebook you should be fine, especially since it's in KU

Very unusual pricing strategy for an indie author, and to be honest continuing just wasn't worth it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoyed this book
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
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Looking forward to the next book in the series. Story is well written and while the book ended on a cliffhanger it was not completely unexpected. I look forward to see where the story goes.
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Sarah Rowe
5.0 out of 5 stars A cross of stories
Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2024
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This feels a but like Handmaid's Tale, where something widespread causes fertility issues for most of the population. Overall an excellent read!
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Jenn
5.0 out of 5 stars Couldn't put it down.
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2024
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This book is a dystopian future where There is a fertility crisis. The main character is a Young adult who has to go to a facility for fertility. All of the young women do. And their they undergo Genetic testing to find their perfect match. This book drew me in from the very beginning. The story is unique and things happen along the way that make you wanna keep reading. I can't wait to get to the second book.
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CMC
4.0 out of 5 stars Tense and Engaging
Reviewed in Canada on August 2, 2022
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Okay. What just happened?
I actually don’t like stories like this. It leaves me half-way weathered. Naturally, I need to know what’s going on so yes, I will get the next book in the series. But, I feel disappointed that the story wasn’t complete at the ending.
How do I feel about what I read?
4 stars - Sadie is a strong, kind and caring woman. The situation they are thrown is is absolutely awful, intriguing and makes for a very good plot line.
I don’t like the story stopping how it did. This story sequence is incomplete, in my opinion. That disappoints me. The elements of a romance are not all there. In my opinion they need to be.
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Kerri
5.0 out of 5 stars Cliffhanger
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 23, 2024
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Wasn't sire what to expect when i started this book but it's kind of handmaid vibes without the nasty stuff happening yet.
Can't wait to read the next one
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Lauren Baker
5.0 out of 5 stars thoroughly enjoyable
Reviewed in Australia on December 6, 2022
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I love the concept. I really liked the FMC she is someone I would like to know.
But.....argh the cliff hanger. I WILL be reading the second book in this trilogy guaranteed.
I look forward to reading other titles by this author.
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Nanny witch
5.0 out of 5 stars book 1
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 19, 2023
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This story details the disturbing changes that reaching the age of 19 means for Sadie a country girl who loves her brothers, home and pony. Unfortunately due to the drop in fertility all woman on reaching that age are compulsory taken from their homes to a government facility where there fertility is scored and they are then matched with a compatible partner to be married for 3, solely for the procreation of children. A fascinating book, I couldn’t put down.
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Lola A
5.0 out of 5 stars a nice read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2023
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This was a nice dystopian romance. It held my attention throughout and I was not bored. I am on to the next book now.
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