The kingdom of Bayfell requires that every male and female must marry after he or she turns sixteen. Of course, not everyone loves this law, but the kingdom's population is dwindling. The Claiming is a ceremony in which one young man writes down the name of three women of his choosing, listing most preferable to least. At the event, the announcements are made of whom each man chose to be his wife. The woman does not get a say in it whatsoever. She is stuck with whoever picks her. Isabella Reyes is unfortunately sixteen, and she is terrified. She grew up in the Facility, a home for orphans born to women of the lower class. Little does she know that the claim that is made for her hand will change everything. *Disclaimer: If you think this is a werewolf novel, you are very much wrong! I didn't realize the title's connection to werewolf lore until MONTHS after I was halfway into it. But please, give it a try if you were fooled! It's a mixture of fantasy, romance, and dystopian that has yet to disappoint!* Book cover credits to @Teddy_Ninja Thank you so much for the brilliance you have created for my story!

In the dystopian world of Adepto a Vita, society is divided into three classes based on their 'gift'. The Elites: the most powerful-rich, strong, and have powerful gifts. The Middlings: middle class, still pretty well off, have general gifts-not too shabby. And then you have the Unmentionables. Poor, dirty people of the streets-weak and ridiculed. If you're an Unmentionable, you are guaranteed a short and difficult life. Elixir is an Unmentionable. She is poorest of the poor-even other Unmentionables look down upon her. But by complete accident, Elixir discovers that she indeed has powers. Extreme ones. Immediately thrust into a whirlwind of competition, Elixir must fight to find her place in society, and her identity itself. 'Reader's that loved The Hunger Games series will absolutely adore The Cup of Life!' 'An intense, interesting read that will keep it's readers on their toes,'