Kelsey D
Written on Mar 11, 2020
The Selection gets fierce as rivals stake their claim on the Prince.
Six girls, one life-changing prize...America Singer will leave her pre-destined life for a world of glamour and luxury, if she wins...
But surviving The Selection is tough. Rivals are battling to become Prince Maxon's bride as the threat of rebel violence just beyond the palace walls escalates into war.
Only six girls are left and sworn friendships are tested to breaking point. America's feelings for Maxon grow stronger, but she suspects darker mysteries in his royal past. With ex-lover Aspen waiting for her in the shadows, where...
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The Selection gets fierce as rivals stake their claim on the Prince.
Six girls, one life-changing prize...
America Singer will leave her pre-destined life for a world of glamour and luxury, if she wins...
But surviving The Selection is tough. Rivals are battling to become Prince Maxon's bride as the threat of rebel violence just beyond the palace walls escalates into war.
Only six girls are left and sworn friendships are tested to breaking point. America's feelings for Maxon grow stronger, but she suspects darker mysteries in his royal past. With ex-lover Aspen waiting for her in the shadows, where do her loyalties truly lie?
- ISBN10 0062059971
- ISBN13 9780062059970
- Publish Date 6 May 2014 (first published 1 January 2012)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint Collins
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 352
- Language English
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kymmiejournals
Written on Mar 6, 2019
readingwithwrin
Written on Aug 8, 2017
This is the second book in the selection series, sadly I read The Selection before I started blogging...Read more
“I pranced around the room like a blind moose, but what I lacked in grace I made up for in effort.”
This is the second book in the selection series, sadly I read The Selection before I started blogging so I don't have my opinions of that one on here. (maybe I should do a re-read soon?)
America is still fighting for Maxon's affection, as well as dealing with her feelings for Aspen. I would have to say in the romance/feeling department this one is way more complicated. Not only do we know all of the characters more, we also start to see what the consequences her choices could cause.
As for her relationship with most of the other girls, it's non-existent except for one. That friendship is one that we see her being willing to fight for and protect at all costs even if it makes her own place in the competition disappear.
“You know that you’ve found something amazing, and you want to hold on to it forever; and every second after you have it, you fear the moment you might lose it.”
While entertaining this story, is also getting very repetitive when it comes to America stringing along Maxon and Aspen. Every time she almost makes a decision she suddenly changes her mind after talking to one of them and were back to square one. I personally would just wish she would choose and stop flip flopping (I'm probably frustrated with this part as well because we all know who she will end up with).
I would also love to see more of what the other people think and her to actually interact with someone besides Maxon, Aspen and her maids. If she is going to possibly be Queen she's going to start to have to care about others, and actually get out there and take charge for a change.
Overall I do enjoy these books because of how easy they are to read. Yes, there are things going on in the background when it comes to war etc, but we never really get to see any of that. I do think this will play a bigger part in the next book, or at least I'd like it to be, I don't know how much more I can take of it just being her going back and forth between the guys and her hating some of the other contestants.
“I don't know if I'm supposed to be holding on or letting go. I don't want to give up, but if there's nothing for me to hope for, then tell me.”
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This is the second book in the selection series, sadly I read The Selection before I started blogging so I don't have my opinions of that one on here. (maybe I should do a re-read soon?)
America is still fighting for Maxon's affection, as well as dealing with her feelings for Aspen. I would have to say in the romance/feeling department this one is way more complicated. Not only do we know all of the characters more, we also start to see what the consequences her choices could cause.
As for her relationship with most of the other girls, it's non-existent except for one. That friendship is one that we see her being willing to fight for and protect at all costs even if it makes her own place in the competition disappear.
“You know that you’ve found something amazing, and you want to hold on to it forever; and every second after you have it, you fear the moment you might lose it.”
While entertaining this story, is also getting very repetitive when it comes to America stringing along Maxon and Aspen. Every time she almost makes a decision she suddenly changes her mind after talking to one of them and were back to square one. I personally would just wish she would choose and stop flip flopping (I'm probably frustrated with this part as well because we all know who she will end up with).
I would also love to see more of what the other people think and her to actually interact with someone besides Maxon, Aspen and her maids. If she is going to possibly be Queen she's going to start to have to care about others, and actually get out there and take charge for a change.
Overall I do enjoy these books because of how easy they are to read. Yes, there are things going on in the background when it comes to war etc, but we never really get to see any of that. I do think this will play a bigger part in the next book, or at least I'd like it to be, I don't know how much more I can take of it just being her going back and forth between the guys and her hating some of the other contestants.
“I don't know if I'm supposed to be holding on or letting go. I don't want to give up, but if there's nothing for me to hope for, then tell me.”
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Nicole Lynn
Written on Sep 11, 2016
Berls
Written on Dec 20, 2014
Note: This review will have some minor spoilers for those who haven't read the first book in the series, The Selection.
Reading The Elite reminds me of why...Read more
This review appeared first at Fantasy is More Fun.
Note: This review will have some minor spoilers for those who haven't read the first book in the series, The Selection.
Reading The Elite reminds me of why I've never been interested in watching The Bachelorette. It reminds me of why The Hunger Games made me swear off love triangles (however temporarily). And yet I devoured The Elite. I was excited and pissed off and anxious at all the right moments. I loved The Elite (and The Selection) despite it being essentially everything I tell myself I hate.
Maybe I've been lying to myself?
I absolutely hate the idea of women competing for a man, lowering themselves and their own self-esteem as the volley for his affection. But that's not exactly what's happening in The Elite. I mean, isn't America (the main character, from whose point of view The Elite is told) actually learning to value herself MORE because of the competition? She never believed that she could attract a prince, that she could be princess material... But now she's considering it. No, its not the same as The Bachelorette. Plus, real friendships are being formed between some of the remaining girls. And they're getting a real chance to be more than the number they were born with (their caste). Perhaps that's why it doesn't bother me?
Perhaps the reason is Maxon (the prince). He doesn't want a woman who doesn't love him. He knows its a competition for a crown as much as it is a competition for his affections, and he's trying to find his match - a person who can make him happy and be happy with him. Sure it makes my blood boil that Maxon has all but said he loves America, and yet he continues to SERIOUSLY date the other girls. But I do love the doubt it creates. Can I -and America - really trust him and what he claims to feel? And some things happened in The Elite that made me really start to question my initial impressions of him. Is he REALLY good and does he REALLY want to fix things? I think so, but I'm not completely sure. It's pure, perfect torture. And I'm devouring it.
And then there's America. Even though it's driving me crazy the way America can't seem to decide between Maxon and Aspen (the boy she fell in love with before all this), she's not some passive observer to all that's going on, just waiting for a decision to be made for her. America is trying, SO HARD. She's genuinely confused, and I don't think it's so much about the guys - I think deep down she knows which one she loves most - but about herself. What life is right for her? Life as a one or a two? Life in the limelight and able to make change (and seriously screw things up)? Or a quiet life?
That's indecision I can put up with. I still wish she would stop already (particularly because Aspen does NOTHING for me - seriously, if you're team Aspen, comment and tell me what I'm missing!) but I can at least deal with it. It helps that I otherwise adore her. I love how she treats people. I love that she has a moral compass and that she sticks to it, regardless of the consequences. I love that she screws up. She's so damn real.
And then there's just everything that's happening BEYOND the competition in The Elite. After reading The Selection, I said it felt like a light dystopian. Now, though, I've started to see the dark parts of this world more clearly. We're starting to see the corruption, power and pure evil - even though its still not DARK. Its dark enough to make me spitting mad though, which is a really good thing.
So yeah, The Elite is built around ideas I say I hate. But they're wrapped in different packaging, with different (better) characters, and some elements that piss me off so bad I can't book down - and I can't wait to see what's in store with The One. If, like me, you aren't a fan of the bachelorette-like scenario or the love triangles, but you do like solid characters and dystopia, I'd say give it a try. You might be surprised.
Note: This review will have some minor spoilers for those who haven't read the first book in the series, The Selection.
Reading The Elite reminds me of why I've never been interested in watching The Bachelorette. It reminds me of why The Hunger Games made me swear off love triangles (however temporarily). And yet I devoured The Elite. I was excited and pissed off and anxious at all the right moments. I loved The Elite (and The Selection) despite it being essentially everything I tell myself I hate.
Maybe I've been lying to myself?
I absolutely hate the idea of women competing for a man, lowering themselves and their own self-esteem as the volley for his affection. But that's not exactly what's happening in The Elite. I mean, isn't America (the main character, from whose point of view The Elite is told) actually learning to value herself MORE because of the competition? She never believed that she could attract a prince, that she could be princess material... But now she's considering it. No, its not the same as The Bachelorette. Plus, real friendships are being formed between some of the remaining girls. And they're getting a real chance to be more than the number they were born with (their caste). Perhaps that's why it doesn't bother me?
Perhaps the reason is Maxon (the prince). He doesn't want a woman who doesn't love him. He knows its a competition for a crown as much as it is a competition for his affections, and he's trying to find his match - a person who can make him happy and be happy with him. Sure it makes my blood boil that Maxon has all but said he loves America, and yet he continues to SERIOUSLY date the other girls. But I do love the doubt it creates. Can I -and America - really trust him and what he claims to feel? And some things happened in The Elite that made me really start to question my initial impressions of him. Is he REALLY good and does he REALLY want to fix things? I think so, but I'm not completely sure. It's pure, perfect torture. And I'm devouring it.
And then there's America. Even though it's driving me crazy the way America can't seem to decide between Maxon and Aspen (the boy she fell in love with before all this), she's not some passive observer to all that's going on, just waiting for a decision to be made for her. America is trying, SO HARD. She's genuinely confused, and I don't think it's so much about the guys - I think deep down she knows which one she loves most - but about herself. What life is right for her? Life as a one or a two? Life in the limelight and able to make change (and seriously screw things up)? Or a quiet life?
That's indecision I can put up with. I still wish she would stop already (particularly because Aspen does NOTHING for me - seriously, if you're team Aspen, comment and tell me what I'm missing!) but I can at least deal with it. It helps that I otherwise adore her. I love how she treats people. I love that she has a moral compass and that she sticks to it, regardless of the consequences. I love that she screws up. She's so damn real.
And then there's just everything that's happening BEYOND the competition in The Elite. After reading The Selection, I said it felt like a light dystopian. Now, though, I've started to see the dark parts of this world more clearly. We're starting to see the corruption, power and pure evil - even though its still not DARK. Its dark enough to make me spitting mad though, which is a really good thing.
So yeah, The Elite is built around ideas I say I hate. But they're wrapped in different packaging, with different (better) characters, and some elements that piss me off so bad I can't book down - and I can't wait to see what's in store with The One. If, like me, you aren't a fan of the bachelorette-like scenario or the love triangles, but you do like solid characters and dystopia, I'd say give it a try. You might be surprised.
cornerfolds
Written on Dec 10, 2014
Usually I break up book series by reading something else in between, but every now and then I'll marathon a really good one. I couldn't even help it with The Selection series by Kiera Cass.The Selection was so amazing! There was no way I could NOT hurry up and read the second.
The Elite had a little bit of middle book syndrome. It definitely did drag more than The Selection. The majority of the book was focused on the politics of Illea, which was interesting, but definitely could have been summed up a lot quicker than it was.
I really enjoyed continuing to get to know the characters of The Selection. The storyline with Kriss was completely unexpected and heartbreaking! What completely blew my mind, though, was how America and Aspen behaved after! I mean, if you love someone, how can you put them in danger like Aspen continued to do throughout The Elite? FYI: That's not love.
The relationship between Maxon and America did become increasingly irritating, but remained believable. I couldn't imagine being in America's shoes as she watched Maxon date other people while she was falling in love with him. I'm not sure I could handle that process... In any case, the relationship between these two (and Aspen) was awesome to read!
As I did in my review of The Selection, I highly recommend this book to fans of YA romance! I love this series and I can't wait to see how it ends...
The Elite had a little bit of middle book syndrome. It definitely did drag more than The Selection. The majority of the book was focused on the politics of Illea, which was interesting, but definitely could have been summed up a lot quicker than it was.
I really enjoyed continuing to get to know the characters of The Selection. The storyline with Kriss was completely unexpected and heartbreaking! What completely blew my mind, though, was how America and Aspen behaved after! I mean, if you love someone, how can you put them in danger like Aspen continued to do throughout The Elite? FYI: That's not love.
The relationship between Maxon and America did become increasingly irritating, but remained believable. I couldn't imagine being in America's shoes as she watched Maxon date other people while she was falling in love with him. I'm not sure I could handle that process... In any case, the relationship between these two (and Aspen) was awesome to read!
As I did in my review of The Selection, I highly recommend this book to fans of YA romance! I love this series and I can't wait to see how it ends...
Angie
Written on Nov 18, 2014
Now that I have finally read The Elite, I can let out the breath I didn't realize I had been holding. Kidding! Kind of. I was antsy the entire time I was reading, because I knew stuff was going...Read more
4.5★
Now that I have finally read The Elite, I can let out the breath I didn't realize I had been holding. Kidding! Kind of. I was antsy the entire time I was reading, because I knew stuff was going to happen! I was excited for and dreading stuff, but I didn't know what. Maxon has whittled down 35 girls to just 6, even though there's really only one girl he has his sights on. America is confused about her feelings for Maxon and the responsibilities that would come with loving him. But she's also not over Aspen, and having him as a back up plan is a bit comforting, but is that all he is now? While the love triangle does play a larger role in The Elite, there is actually a lot more world building and focus on the rebel attacks and civil unrest that was mostly just hinted at previously.
I loved The Elite. Not as much as The Selection, but this was still an amazing sequel. No filler material! Certainly no middle book syndrome! It was missing a little something for me though. A lot of major events happen, but nothing that really WOWed me. I think it was mostly the lack of romantic drama on America's part that let me down. I was totally expecting some huge blow out over Aspen, but it never came. However, America does cause quite the scandal near the end! Enough to get the attention of the king! Dang girl!
My favorite part of The Elite was probably getting to know Maxon better. I'm firmly on his team, and have been, since I think Aspen is a jerk. And I honestly believe, America is just keeping him close so she doesn't go back to nothing. They do have history and that's hard to let go of, especially since her life outside of the palace is going to be extremely different if she were eliminated. But, back to Maxon. I loved how he didn't put up with America's tantrums. He tells her things how they are, and makes his position very clear. He wants her and does not want to be played with! He's been very sweet and understanding up until this point, but this his life too, and probably his only shot at finding a partner. America needs to get her crap together! Although there were times I wanted to knee Maxon in the groin, because aaahhh! Why her?!?! No no no! Stop!
There's a lot more plotty goodness in The Elite, too. Who knew researching Halloween would cause so many problems? I'm not going to give anything away on that front, but I will say there was a lot more excitement than the first book. The rebels attack several times, which could have gotten repetitive, but each time was different. There were different threats and complications, and I was always worried. No one is safe! I also enjoyed getting to learn more about the history of Illea, which is of course, very different than what the citizens are told. It also has me highly suspicious of the king...
Basically, I adored The Elite. There's excitement and romance and danger! There was still some of the fun cattiness from The Selection, and I really wanted to be the one to punch Celeste in her gorgeous face. Seriously, that girl! Ahh! I cannot wait to see what comes next for the remaining girls.
Read more of my reviews at Pinkindle Reads & Reviews.
Now that I have finally read The Elite, I can let out the breath I didn't realize I had been holding. Kidding! Kind of. I was antsy the entire time I was reading, because I knew stuff was going to happen! I was excited for and dreading stuff, but I didn't know what. Maxon has whittled down 35 girls to just 6, even though there's really only one girl he has his sights on. America is confused about her feelings for Maxon and the responsibilities that would come with loving him. But she's also not over Aspen, and having him as a back up plan is a bit comforting, but is that all he is now? While the love triangle does play a larger role in The Elite, there is actually a lot more world building and focus on the rebel attacks and civil unrest that was mostly just hinted at previously.
I loved The Elite. Not as much as The Selection, but this was still an amazing sequel. No filler material! Certainly no middle book syndrome! It was missing a little something for me though. A lot of major events happen, but nothing that really WOWed me. I think it was mostly the lack of romantic drama on America's part that let me down. I was totally expecting some huge blow out over Aspen, but it never came. However, America does cause quite the scandal near the end! Enough to get the attention of the king! Dang girl!
My favorite part of The Elite was probably getting to know Maxon better. I'm firmly on his team, and have been, since I think Aspen is a jerk. And I honestly believe, America is just keeping him close so she doesn't go back to nothing. They do have history and that's hard to let go of, especially since her life outside of the palace is going to be extremely different if she were eliminated. But, back to Maxon. I loved how he didn't put up with America's tantrums. He tells her things how they are, and makes his position very clear. He wants her and does not want to be played with! He's been very sweet and understanding up until this point, but this his life too, and probably his only shot at finding a partner. America needs to get her crap together! Although there were times I wanted to knee Maxon in the groin, because aaahhh! Why her?!?! No no no! Stop!
There's a lot more plotty goodness in The Elite, too. Who knew researching Halloween would cause so many problems? I'm not going to give anything away on that front, but I will say there was a lot more excitement than the first book. The rebels attack several times, which could have gotten repetitive, but each time was different. There were different threats and complications, and I was always worried. No one is safe! I also enjoyed getting to learn more about the history of Illea, which is of course, very different than what the citizens are told. It also has me highly suspicious of the king...
Basically, I adored The Elite. There's excitement and romance and danger! There was still some of the fun cattiness from The Selection, and I really wanted to be the one to punch Celeste in her gorgeous face. Seriously, that girl! Ahh! I cannot wait to see what comes next for the remaining girls.
Read more of my reviews at Pinkindle Reads & Reviews.
tweetybugshouse
Written on Nov 13, 2014
I really am enjoying this series it got a lot of drama, twists and turns and oh my god who is she going to choose, and wow i really like how daring America is with some of the things she pulls off. On to book 3.
Sam@WLABB
Written on Nov 4, 2014
Our story continues as Maxon tries to find his bride and his country continues to unravel.
The Elite, to me, focused more on America's growing love for Maxon, and her...Read more
Really 4.5 stars if I could give half stars.
Our story continues as Maxon tries to find his bride and his country continues to unravel.
The Elite, to me, focused more on America's growing love for Maxon, and her growing belief in herself to assume the crown. They are many Rebel attacks and things happen which leave Maxon questioning Mer's place in his heart, but that is when she decides to dig in and fight for him. There is more action, passion, longing, and we learn so much more about this country's origins - a sordid history that is being hidden.
I loved the ending. I believe I even raised a fist. =)
Our story continues as Maxon tries to find his bride and his country continues to unravel.
The Elite, to me, focused more on America's growing love for Maxon, and her growing belief in herself to assume the crown. They are many Rebel attacks and things happen which leave Maxon questioning Mer's place in his heart, but that is when she decides to dig in and fight for him. There is more action, passion, longing, and we learn so much more about this country's origins - a sordid history that is being hidden.
I loved the ending. I believe I even raised a fist. =)
Nessa Luna
Written on Oct 12, 2014
When I finished The Selection, I found the kind of open ending a bit annoying, so I immediately started The Elite. I was hoping this book...Read more
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When I finished The Selection, I found the kind of open ending a bit annoying, so I immediately started The Elite. I was hoping this book would focus more on the rebel attacks, and on Maxon trying to eliminate more people and that we'd finally find out who was going to be the One at the end of this book, unfortunately I was yet again a bit disappointed.
This book was just as exciting as the last one, meaning that it wasn't really that exciting at all. There were two (or actually three) more rebel attacks in this book, but like with The Selection, we spend it in shelters. There was only one scene where we found out more about the rebels, when America fled into the (apparently massive) forest inside the castle walls. Seriously, this forest must have been huge, because she actually got lost. She ran so far into it that she couldn't find her way back to the castle anymore. For that entire scene, I just kept asking myself how big the forest must have been. Anyway, she encounters two of the rebels who are carrying a lot of stolen goods from the castle... Books. They stole books. That does not sound that exciting at all?! I imagined them stealing jewels, money, and all kinds of other valuables; but books? (Okay, books can be valuable but still).
Then the other exciting part was a whipping. Because on of the Selection girls was a bit naughty. I will not tell you which character it was, of course, but let's just say I was really surprised! This was also the scene where I started to like America a bit more, because of her reaction to this whipping. But I think the book revolved too much around the love triangle, which is something I hate. I was hoping for more frequent (or at least, more violent) rebel attacks and we got only one more than the previous one (and those first two attacks were by the same group of rebels, so it kind still was only one rebel attack).
The rest of the book was a bit, well, disappointing. It was a lot of America crying (seriously this girl cries A LOT) and going back and forth between Maxon and Aspen. Because then one moment she'd be like 'Maxon is perfect for me', and then Aspen would appear and say something and she'd be like 'Aspen is even more perfect'. Even after the whipping scene she fools around with Aspen, like - did you learn NOTHING from that? I bet next time the King/Maxon won't be that friendly and you could be killed! But what does America do? She meets Aspen in hidden places all over the castle. Stupid stupid stupid. And she just kept doing stupid stuff throughout the book and I was kind of surprised that she wasn't kicked out (yes I already know how the last book is going to end, but still). In fact, I don't think any of the girls was eliminated in this book, or did I just miss something? (okay, the girl who was whipped was send away obviously but other than her).
Even better, when she sees Maxon hanging around and going on dates with the other girls of the Selection, she gets mad! Because Maxon confessed his love to her, and that means he can't do stuff with the other girls. Yeah, you're still in the Selection girl, he hasn't chosen you yet. And besides, with you being so stupid to him, he'll have to go through his other options right? This girl is really... UGH!
There were some nice parts about this story though. I still liked Marlee and Maxon (apart from some minor parts, but yeah every character has flaws). And the fact that this book was just very simply written and very easy to read; I finished it really quickly and I felt like I just flew right through. Unfortunately, that didn't really make up for the rest of the book, but it also wasn't so bad I wanted to give it two stars. I will read The One, and I might try out the two available novella's, but this won't be one of my favourite book series.
If you enjoy The Bachelor, you should definitely check out The Selection series; if you're not too big on love triangles, you should avoid this series. Avoid it big time.
My opinion on this book in one gif:
(me talking to America every time she thinks about being with Aspen).
When I finished The Selection, I found the kind of open ending a bit annoying, so I immediately started The Elite. I was hoping this book would focus more on the rebel attacks, and on Maxon trying to eliminate more people and that we'd finally find out who was going to be the One at the end of this book, unfortunately I was yet again a bit disappointed.
This book was just as exciting as the last one, meaning that it wasn't really that exciting at all. There were two (or actually three) more rebel attacks in this book, but like with The Selection, we spend it in shelters. There was only one scene where we found out more about the rebels, when America fled into the (apparently massive) forest inside the castle walls. Seriously, this forest must have been huge, because she actually got lost. She ran so far into it that she couldn't find her way back to the castle anymore. For that entire scene, I just kept asking myself how big the forest must have been. Anyway, she encounters two of the rebels who are carrying a lot of stolen goods from the castle... Books. They stole books. That does not sound that exciting at all?! I imagined them stealing jewels, money, and all kinds of other valuables; but books? (Okay, books can be valuable but still).
Then the other exciting part was a whipping. Because on of the Selection girls was a bit naughty. I will not tell you which character it was, of course, but let's just say I was really surprised! This was also the scene where I started to like America a bit more, because of her reaction to this whipping. But I think the book revolved too much around the love triangle, which is something I hate. I was hoping for more frequent (or at least, more violent) rebel attacks and we got only one more than the previous one (and those first two attacks were by the same group of rebels, so it kind still was only one rebel attack).
The rest of the book was a bit, well, disappointing. It was a lot of America crying (seriously this girl cries A LOT) and going back and forth between Maxon and Aspen. Because then one moment she'd be like 'Maxon is perfect for me', and then Aspen would appear and say something and she'd be like 'Aspen is even more perfect'. Even after the whipping scene she fools around with Aspen, like - did you learn NOTHING from that? I bet next time the King/Maxon won't be that friendly and you could be killed! But what does America do? She meets Aspen in hidden places all over the castle. Stupid stupid stupid. And she just kept doing stupid stuff throughout the book and I was kind of surprised that she wasn't kicked out (yes I already know how the last book is going to end, but still). In fact, I don't think any of the girls was eliminated in this book, or did I just miss something? (okay, the girl who was whipped was send away obviously but other than her).
Even better, when she sees Maxon hanging around and going on dates with the other girls of the Selection, she gets mad! Because Maxon confessed his love to her, and that means he can't do stuff with the other girls. Yeah, you're still in the Selection girl, he hasn't chosen you yet. And besides, with you being so stupid to him, he'll have to go through his other options right? This girl is really... UGH!
There were some nice parts about this story though. I still liked Marlee and Maxon (apart from some minor parts, but yeah every character has flaws). And the fact that this book was just very simply written and very easy to read; I finished it really quickly and I felt like I just flew right through. Unfortunately, that didn't really make up for the rest of the book, but it also wasn't so bad I wanted to give it two stars. I will read The One, and I might try out the two available novella's, but this won't be one of my favourite book series.
If you enjoy The Bachelor, you should definitely check out The Selection series; if you're not too big on love triangles, you should avoid this series. Avoid it big time.
My opinion on this book in one gif:
(me talking to America every time she thinks about being with Aspen).