Who Would Like This Book:
A delicious mash-up of reality TV drama and fairy tale fantasy, this book brings together a competition for a prince’s heart, lots of pretty dresses, and a dash of dystopian intrigue. If you love The Bachelor, royal romance, or just want a breezy, addictive read with a love triangle and palace gossip, you’ll fly through this one. It's perfect for fans of light YA romance looking for a touch of royalty and glam.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Many readers were frustrated by the underwhelming worldbuilding, confusing caste system, and a main character (America) who could seem wishy-washy or cliché. If plot holes, lack of dystopian grit, or shallow, repetitive romantic angst put you off, The Selection might leave you rolling your eyes. It definitely isn’t for those who want deep or consistent sci-fi and world logic!
About:
In a dystopian future where the Western hemisphere is united in the kingdom of Illea, 'The Selection' follows America Singer, a 16-year-old girl from a lower caste who enters a contest to vie for the chance to be the princess to the young prince of the country, Prince Maxon. The book explores America's journey as she finds herself unexpectedly chosen for 'The Selection,' thrust into the competitive world of the palace where she questions her beliefs, relationships, and the society she lives in. With elements resembling 'The Bachelor' but set in a futuristic world, the book delves into the dynamics of the competition, love triangles, and the looming threat of rebel attacks, offering a mix of romance, intrigue, and societal commentary.
The narrative in 'The Selection' is characterized by a blend of romance, competition, and world-building, following America's experiences in the opulent and competitive world of the palace. The story unfolds as America navigates her feelings for Prince Maxon and her past love, Aspen, while also grappling with the complexities of the caste system, rebel threats, and the pressures of the competition. The book delves into themes of love, loyalty, and self-discovery as America's character evolves through her interactions with other contestants, the royal family, and the challenges she faces within the selection process.
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Has Romance?
The romance in The Selection is a significant aspect, featuring a love triangle and emotional connections between characters.
From The Publisher:
Fall in love-from the very beginning. Discover the first book in the captivating, #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series.
Prepare to be swept into a world of breathless fairy-tale romance, swoonworthy characters, glittering gowns, and fierce intrigue perfect for readers who loved Divergent, Delirium, or The Wrath & the Dawn.
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape a rigid caste system, 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, and competing for a crown she doesn't want.
Then America meets Prince Maxon-and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
Don't miss The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate Kiera Cass's legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike!
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13 comment(s)
Po rereadzie zmieniam na 3,6/5 zamiast 4 gwiazdek. Pomysł był spoko, ale wykonanie???
I had such a fun time with this. It’s trashy and unserious, sure, but in a way that’s just a little bit amazing.
the bachelor in a dystopian setting.
science fiction
Every tween girl ever should read this series. Period.
I love this book!! I absolutely cannot wait for the second one!
This was absolutely dreadful. Packed with trite archetypes (the fiery redhead! The conniving blonde and her dim, big-chested sidekick! The clueless, well-meaning prince who has his eyes opened by the woman he loves! The plucky family struggling financially!) and wooden, unbelievably bad dialogue, this book reads more like bad fan fiction than actual published material. When it wasn't borrowing shamelessly from other dystopian teen fiction (The Hunger Games seems to have been a particular favorite of Ms. Cass'), it was desperately attempting to update the Cinderella story to be palatable for Millennials and sadly only ended up being a sad parody of the film "Ever After." Honestly, there were so many things wrong with this book that naming them would take too much space and a lot of it has already been said by other reviewers. I will be skipping the rest of this series and spending time with more worthwhile material.
This is my second time reading this novel, and this time around I have realized that Aspen is very manipulative towards America.
Maybe not the greatest book, but it was enjoyable and unique.
Was it easy to read? Yes, in the sense of how it was written. No, because you have to tolerate the amount of tree hugging that happens to America. Good heavens, I made it 15% and that is all this book will get from me.
Fun and thought provoking
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