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hrose95's review against another edition
dark
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
katy10's review
4.0
The starting did get the most of me- it was slow. But seven chapters into the book, the pace started to pick up. I just lobe the entire forbidden romance trope so this book was no exception! For someone who’s never read this book , they might assume that Violet will have an affair with Garret, The Duchess’s son but no , it’s a companion, kind of like a make escort. Ash was such a charming and swoon-worthy man! The cliffhanger !!! Immediately starting on with the next book. I must say I’m starting to like Garret, not that he was despiteful throughout the book, in fact it was the contrary. He was such a laid back young irresponsible and aloof guy who could care less about family politics ans gossips. He will definitely play a vital role in the next 2 books. Also, loved the friendship between Violet and Raven.
cookieprincess's review against another edition
5.0
Ein gutes 4,5 Sterne Buch.
Ich hatte es vor einiger Zeit angefangen und neulich weitergelesen. Hat zwar eine Zeit lang gedauert bis ich wieder reingekommen bin aber relativ schnell hab ich die letzten 200 Seiten gelesen. Ich fand das Ende sehr überraschend und freu mich deshalb den 2 Band balt zu lesen. (Allerdings nervt mich die Herzogin von See etwas aber ich denke das ich auch so gewollt
Ich hatte es vor einiger Zeit angefangen und neulich weitergelesen. Hat zwar eine Zeit lang gedauert bis ich wieder reingekommen bin aber relativ schnell hab ich die letzten 200 Seiten gelesen. Ich fand das Ende sehr überraschend und freu mich deshalb den 2 Band balt zu lesen. (Allerdings nervt mich die Herzogin von See etwas aber ich denke das ich auch so gewollt
stephbrittoleal's review against another edition
1.0
Just. If Amy wanted to spit on The Handmaid's Tale, she should have bought a copy and spit on it and spared us from this bizarre, badly written ode to being in love with a stranger and then being ok w the idea of being an incubator to them, and willing to sacrifice daily raped girls or mutilated people working as servants or the entire oppressed class you came out from just because True Love.
I thought The selection was the bottom of the dystopia subgenre, the silly glamourization of women being just pretty pieces of meat. It was at least sympathetic as I actually buy into America liking the prince. But this?
This is about underage girls being raped to give daughters to old cruel women. Don't get me started on the men. It's about people being castrated or mutilated to serve those rich freaks. It's about an entire city being stomped so rich women can buy sex dolls of flesh and blood to their husbands and sons. Everything coated in sugar, glitter and naturally beautiful girl with exquisite violet eyes. Rolled my eyes so hard I don't think they coming back to the right place ever again.
It's some narcisistic white women neurosis: it's all good if I can place it inside a monarchy that is pure glamour and aesthetics and Superpowers.... And true love, of course.
I'm never again reading this author. There are way too many good women writing and not getting attention so this kind of bizarre shit can fill the pockets of mediocre white women.
I thought The selection was the bottom of the dystopia subgenre, the silly glamourization of women being just pretty pieces of meat. It was at least sympathetic as I actually buy into America liking the prince. But this?
This is about underage girls being raped to give daughters to old cruel women. Don't get me started on the men. It's about people being castrated or mutilated to serve those rich freaks. It's about an entire city being stomped so rich women can buy sex dolls of flesh and blood to their husbands and sons. Everything coated in sugar, glitter and naturally beautiful girl with exquisite violet eyes. Rolled my eyes so hard I don't think they coming back to the right place ever again.
It's some narcisistic white women neurosis: it's all good if I can place it inside a monarchy that is pure glamour and aesthetics and Superpowers.... And true love, of course.
I'm never again reading this author. There are way too many good women writing and not getting attention so this kind of bizarre shit can fill the pockets of mediocre white women.
illusie's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't like the word and how the surrogates were treated.
minion2r's review against another edition
4.0
This was an enjoyable read for me. You can tell because I finished reading it in one day. But, I have high standards for my books and this just didn't get the prize. I'll probably forget the names, and the plot in a couple of weeks.
One problem I had with this book was the romance. It seemed forced, and just very sudden. Also, I didn't really like the main protagonist. She wasn't annoying or anything. I understood her predictament and pitied her but besides that there was nothing else. She was average, and had a pretty basic backstory. The author didn't make me relate with her in anyway besides the fact that she was being forced to carry another women's baby. I mean, don't get me wrong, that's disgusting and horrible but I wanted to relate more than just that.
The story was interesting, I'll give it that. I wasn't easily bored, but it didn't keep me on my toes, wondering what was going to happen next.
So while this book was enjoyable, it was average.
I want a book to push itself to its limits with its story plot and this book just didn't do it. It had a good worldbuilding idea, that was new and fresh and wasn't completely about boys but girls' freedom. But the author didn't use the story to its full potential. But hopefully, because I will still read the sequel, the author will surprise me. :)
One problem I had with this book was the romance. It seemed forced, and just very sudden. Also, I didn't really like the main protagonist. She wasn't annoying or anything. I understood her predictament and pitied her but besides that there was nothing else. She was average, and had a pretty basic backstory. The author didn't make me relate with her in anyway besides the fact that she was being forced to carry another women's baby. I mean, don't get me wrong, that's disgusting and horrible but I wanted to relate more than just that.
The story was interesting, I'll give it that. I wasn't easily bored, but it didn't keep me on my toes, wondering what was going to happen next.
So while this book was enjoyable, it was average.
I want a book to push itself to its limits with its story plot and this book just didn't do it. It had a good worldbuilding idea, that was new and fresh and wasn't completely about boys but girls' freedom. But the author didn't use the story to its full potential. But hopefully, because I will still read the sequel, the author will surprise me. :)
thesimplereader's review against another edition
4.0
As a fan of the Selection series, I knew this book was going to be just as enchanting. However, I was not prepared for the feeling that hit me when I reached the last page. Closing the book was like closing the door to a world which I had become so accustomed to. It felt as though I was going on break from Hogwarts, back to the Dursleys. While I wanted nothing more than to stay, I knew that I did not have a choice as reality dragged me back into its harsh, unforgiving arms.
khernandez44's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75