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gwynn_23's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It was good, but the first book was definitely better:)
smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
4.0
Ah, the classic love triangle. Things really heated up in this book. My heart was in knots and I had no idea what I was hoping for. So exciting!
maddie1280's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
idahobekah's review
3.0
Definitely not as good as the first book, but there was more lore and dystopian elements in this than “The Selection.” I appreciated the world building in this book, but I did feel that it lost the magic and momentum that the 35-girl plot had in the very beginning. I wished we could’ve seen a bigger group get narrowed down in this book. Maybe we could’ve had 10 Elite and had 4 by the end of the book? Just a thought. I enjoyed my time with this!
Overall: 3.5 Stars
Overall: 3.5 Stars
helenadotcom's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
librarianlizreads's review against another edition
2.0
Please note that this review is written for my use as a librarian and may not appeal directly to readers. Please review at your own risk.
Accelerated Reader has this book listed as being for middle grades and up, or readers in 6th grade and up. They also have listed that this read is worth 11 AR points.
This was my least favorite of Cass’s books. I hated how bratty America came across. I also was not fond of all the back and forth that she did between Maxon and Aspen. I thought she was ignoring a lot of facts and holding onto things that were long gone. I suppose we are all fools in love, but goodness gracious did I want to smack her.
Caution Notes*:
Some violence/war scenes, sexual discussions, fictional politics
Recommended for:
Teens and possibly tweens who enjoy dystopian or princes/princesses or fairy tales.
Summary:
-Do not read past this point if you would like to avoid spoilers-
This part of the story follows America through all of her difficult choices and her many mistakes. She grows closer to Maxon, finding out that she is actually his favorite among the selection. She discovers that she has feelings for him as well. However, she is still all confused and caught up in feelings for Aspen as well. Rebels continue to attack the castle during this time period and the selection members are given increasingly difficult tasks. At every turn, America finds herself making a decision that gains her disapproval from the royal family. We lose Marlee in a brutal event and America is pushed further away from Maxon. Yet, she soon learns that Marlee is actually safe and hidden in the castle. America finds herself thinking she is soon to be eliminated and wants her maids to help Kris, however she ends up getting to stay after all. America finds that she truly wants to win the Selection and she begins to plan how to fight, even if the king stands in her way.
*Caution notes are not to say, don’t read the book. I only include these so that those individuals who have particular themes they do not like to read about or are not ready for their kids to read about are aware. I do not support censoring. :)
Accelerated Reader has this book listed as being for middle grades and up, or readers in 6th grade and up. They also have listed that this read is worth 11 AR points.
This was my least favorite of Cass’s books. I hated how bratty America came across. I also was not fond of all the back and forth that she did between Maxon and Aspen. I thought she was ignoring a lot of facts and holding onto things that were long gone. I suppose we are all fools in love, but goodness gracious did I want to smack her.
Caution Notes*:
Some violence/war scenes, sexual discussions, fictional politics
Recommended for:
Teens and possibly tweens who enjoy dystopian or princes/princesses or fairy tales.
Summary:
-Do not read past this point if you would like to avoid spoilers-
This part of the story follows America through all of her difficult choices and her many mistakes. She grows closer to Maxon, finding out that she is actually his favorite among the selection. She discovers that she has feelings for him as well. However, she is still all confused and caught up in feelings for Aspen as well. Rebels continue to attack the castle during this time period and the selection members are given increasingly difficult tasks. At every turn, America finds herself making a decision that gains her disapproval from the royal family. We lose Marlee in a brutal event and America is pushed further away from Maxon. Yet, she soon learns that Marlee is actually safe and hidden in the castle. America finds herself thinking she is soon to be eliminated and wants her maids to help Kris, however she ends up getting to stay after all. America finds that she truly wants to win the Selection and she begins to plan how to fight, even if the king stands in her way.
*Caution notes are not to say, don’t read the book. I only include these so that those individuals who have particular themes they do not like to read about or are not ready for their kids to read about are aware. I do not support censoring. :)
reader4evr's review
3.0
3.5 Rating
I absolutely loved the Selection and I was really excited to read this one but I felt like America, Maxon and Aspen totally fell flat. America was such a confident and smart character in the first one but with this one, I wonder what went wrong. The love triangle especially drove me crazy because it kind of got to where I was skimming parts of the books because I was so over it. I did like the parts with the rebel attacks, kept things exciting! I did keep reading when I wanted to stop because I wanted to find out what happens just like I am when I say I will never watch the Bachelor (good read alike with this book) but then I totally finish it anyways. Now I can't wait until The One comes out next year.
I absolutely loved the Selection and I was really excited to read this one but I felt like America, Maxon and Aspen totally fell flat. America was such a confident and smart character in the first one but with this one, I wonder what went wrong. The love triangle especially drove me crazy because it kind of got to where I was skimming parts of the books because I was so over it. I did like the parts with the rebel attacks, kept things exciting! I did keep reading when I wanted to stop because I wanted to find out what happens just like I am when I say I will never watch the Bachelor (good read alike with this book) but then I totally finish it anyways. Now I can't wait until The One comes out next year.
schofield24's review
2.0
This book seems to have all the usual (or are they cliché at this point?) elements for a successful YA dystopian novel: romance---in triangular form of course---a high-stakes competition, and a first-person narration to help the reader feel as if she is actually there. However, the writing seemed lazy, the characters felt flat, and the plot was too contrived. Perhaps it's because I opened this one after finishing a Kate Morton novel, whose descriptive writing, character development, and plot twists I admire. Of course I will read the last one to see who gets the girl but really, "The Bachelor" formula just doesn't do it for me!
elsabengtsssson's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
3.5
- mer tense än förra
- känner fortfarande att Aspen är lite manipulativ men också mare som inte kan välja o har dom båda 🚩
- spännade!!
- kändes inte riktigt som att denna boken kom fram så mcyket från förra
- känner fortfarande att Aspen är lite manipulativ men också mare som inte kan välja o har dom båda 🚩
- spännade!!
- kändes inte riktigt som att denna boken kom fram så mcyket från förra
shes_book_obsessed's review against another edition
2.0
The Elite
⭐️⭐️
Review to come, just need to gather my messy thoughts over this one...
⭐️⭐️
Review to come, just need to gather my messy thoughts over this one...