by Kiera Cass
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself--and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself--and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
REVIEW:
I don't know why I am a sucker for all princessy tales. A 20 year old can definitely read more mature stuff. But NOOOOO
Must be the cover. Its so pretty :')
The Selection is the fairy tale version of The Bachelorette in a kind of dystopian world. Even though the full-on dystopia action hasn't begun yet, there are some rebels that promise to shake this world in the books to come. However readers do get a cute story with an amazing love triangle. More on that soon!
America Singer is a fifth. Basically a person belonging to the lower middle class who wins a 'lottery', a golden ticket to compete with 34 other girls to win the heart of the crown prince Maxon. She did not even want to apply to competition in the first place but due to some external pressure ends up doing so. (Aspen dug his own grave :p). This leads to her moving into the palace, making friends and enemies, testing her limits and showing courage. I like her so much as she seems like the only feminist in a somewhat sexist setup. (Who run the world?). She stands on her own ground and by her own beliefs.
Prince Charming/Awkward/ Adorable/ Tear Wiper Pro Maxon was not snobbish. Surprisingly. I pictured him as some spoilt brat but he turned out to be different.(geeky?) I personally ship him and America and believe his character will grow in the subsequent books when he will have to show his king-ly side.
Our second guy Aspen is again an amazing and motivated guy. His family belongs to a class lower than America's, part of the reason why he felt insufficient while providing for her. He is the reason why I love the story's love triangle.
In most stories, it is obvious from the beginning who the lead will end up with. (Unless it is 90210 where everyone ends up with everyone). Here, both guys have their shining moments and so far none of them have done anything unusual and out of character that is deliberately put in the plot to direct the reader towards one person. I don't know who she will end up with and that is sooooooo exciting.
I am definitely going to read The Elite soon. This book is for everyone who wants to pass their time in a fun way and remember their Disney days.
RATING: 3.5/ 5 stars
Must be the cover. Its so pretty :')
The Selection is the fairy tale version of The Bachelorette in a kind of dystopian world. Even though the full-on dystopia action hasn't begun yet, there are some rebels that promise to shake this world in the books to come. However readers do get a cute story with an amazing love triangle. More on that soon!
America Singer is a fifth. Basically a person belonging to the lower middle class who wins a 'lottery', a golden ticket to compete with 34 other girls to win the heart of the crown prince Maxon. She did not even want to apply to competition in the first place but due to some external pressure ends up doing so. (Aspen dug his own grave :p). This leads to her moving into the palace, making friends and enemies, testing her limits and showing courage. I like her so much as she seems like the only feminist in a somewhat sexist setup. (Who run the world?). She stands on her own ground and by her own beliefs.
Prince Charming/Awkward/ Adorable/ Tear Wiper Pro Maxon was not snobbish. Surprisingly. I pictured him as some spoilt brat but he turned out to be different.(geeky?) I personally ship him and America and believe his character will grow in the subsequent books when he will have to show his king-ly side.
Our second guy Aspen is again an amazing and motivated guy. His family belongs to a class lower than America's, part of the reason why he felt insufficient while providing for her. He is the reason why I love the story's love triangle.
In most stories, it is obvious from the beginning who the lead will end up with. (Unless it is 90210 where everyone ends up with everyone). Here, both guys have their shining moments and so far none of them have done anything unusual and out of character that is deliberately put in the plot to direct the reader towards one person. I don't know who she will end up with and that is sooooooo exciting.
I am definitely going to read The Elite soon. This book is for everyone who wants to pass their time in a fun way and remember their Disney days.
RATING: 3.5/ 5 stars
