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lamianoctalis's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Die Musik zu Beginn und Ende erschien mir etwas fehl am Platz, aber die Geschichte ist super, wenn man mal was Leichtes für Zwischendurch braucht.
Aspen war mit von Anfang an nicht ganz sympathisch und auch Maxon ist nicht zwingend mein Traummann, wobei er mir eindeutig als bessere wahl erscheint. Ich muss auf jeden Fall sagen, dass ich es hasse, wenn sich jemand aufdrängen will und ein Nein nicht für ein nein akzeptieren kann, wie es Aspen am Schluss tut. Maxon kann man nichts vorwerfen, außer vielleicht die Tatsache, dass er Celeste für harmlos hält, aber das mag auch der Stress sein
Content Warnings
Minor: Slavery, Sexual assault, Rape, Infertility, War, Violence, Miscarriage, Sexual violence, and Kidnapping
faeriefox's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Would round down to 4⭐
I hate Aspen with all my heart 🥰
This book was really good! Started out pretty slow, which is why it's not quite at 5 stars, but I loved it!!
I hate Aspen with all my heart 🥰
This book was really good! Started out pretty slow, which is why it's not quite at 5 stars, but I loved it!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual violence
Moderate: War
katbsc's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Minor: Classism, Colonisation, Sexual assault, Rape, Pregnancy, Child abuse, Violence, Sexual violence, Police brutality, and Physical abuse
sarahofstories's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Sexual violence
brittcorcoran's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
It’s like the bachelor but it’s teenaged girls in a dystopian world being trapped in a palace and trying to impress the prince so they can access more of society’s benefits by moving up castes??? Basically?
Content Warnings
Minor: Bullying, Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Violence, War, and Vomit
uhhlexiconic's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
A breezy YA read, the Selection's biggest problem is that it quickly resolves the question the premise raises, who will win, and spends the rest of the time (and two more books) putting flimsy obstacles ahead of that ending.
Despite initial misgivings, America Singer immediately becomes a front runner in the Selection, and little else the book does gives the idea that she'll ever stop being. Therein lies the problem. The dystopian elements here are little more than window dressing; the main focus is the Bachelor elements. However, when the winner is a foregone conclusion, what's left?
America does have some sweet relationships with her maids, another girl in the Selection, and her sister. The burgeoning relationship between America and the Prince is fun, despite slight misunderstandings.
Despite initial misgivings, America Singer immediately becomes a front runner in the Selection, and little else the book does gives the idea that she'll ever stop being. Therein lies the problem. The dystopian elements here are little more than window dressing; the main focus is the Bachelor elements. However, when the winner is a foregone conclusion, what's left?
America does have some sweet relationships with her maids, another girl in the Selection, and her sister. The burgeoning relationship between America and the Prince is fun, despite slight misunderstandings.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual violence
Theres some very slight talk of the Prince being able to do what he wants with the girls. One of the maids recounts sexualized violence in a palace raid.camigy's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Ok, let's be honest, we all know I gave it such a high rating because i'm lonely and sad and this is my comfort book bc it reminds me of when i was a little girl and loved princess stories.
Buttt it is not perfect ofc:
- america is such a stereotype of a YA novel character, "i'm not like other girls" "i'm not pretty" "i'm not interesting" "i don't like the love interest and that's why he likes me back" "i'm spr humble and don't care about all these riches that i find in this castle" bla bla bla
- the whole concept of her and 34 other girls dating the prince and being forced to be loyal only to him and if they're not it's treason and they'll get killed is fucked up and kinda misogynistic but ok (plus all these girls competing for a man.. pls)
But if ur just looking for a kinda dumb little story to read w/o rly thinking about it, this is for you. Romance-wise i found it to be spr cute and u also get to read about her living in a palace and uk living the life of a princess
Buttt it is not perfect ofc:
- america is such a stereotype of a YA novel character, "i'm not like other girls" "i'm not pretty" "i'm not interesting" "i don't like the love interest and that's why he likes me back" "i'm spr humble and don't care about all these riches that i find in this castle" bla bla bla
- the whole concept of her and 34 other girls dating the prince and being forced to be loyal only to him and if they're not it's treason and they'll get killed is fucked up and kinda misogynistic but ok (plus all these girls competing for a man.. pls)
But if ur just looking for a kinda dumb little story to read w/o rly thinking about it, this is for you. Romance-wise i found it to be spr cute and u also get to read about her living in a palace and uk living the life of a princess
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Murder, Rape, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Violence
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