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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
Between being really excited, yelling at America for being stupid, and actively gasping/yelling at this book, I would say it's one of the best of this series.
America is down to the final point in the Selection, Maxon is going to choose the princess-and his wife, and rebel forces continue attacking the palace.
Fantastic, fast-paced ending to a very fun series.
Fantastic, fast-paced ending to a very fun series.
So much build up for so much let down. I know it’s YA, but I’ve read a lot of great YA and felt like this could have ended better and less sloppily.
This was okay. I am satisfied with this conclusion to the Selection, despite the lame parts and all three members of the love triangle getting on my nerves throughout.
I spent the time after finishing this book lying awake writing a blog post in my mind about it. Now that it is the morning after, my emotions have stabilized, but my thoughts have remained the same. I would say that I really enjoyed this book, but I think in some ways it was the suspense fooling me a little. I did like it, but I'm not sure if it was a truly magical experience for me.
So really, this is between a 3 star (I liked it) and a four star (I really liked it): a 3.5.
I've been very honest in my reviews for The Selection and The Elite about how I believe these books (I think) were only ever meant to be fun and enjoyable reads. Light, kind of shallow, and still suspenseful.
I could, in fact, quote from my review of The Elite and have it completely apply to my feelings about The One:
The things that differed with The One:
* The dystopian elements were hashed out more, but still almost superfluous to the main plot. In some ways, it felt like it was just there to explain the type of society that would have The Selection. I wish that there had been more depth to that part of the story if it was going to be there.
* America actually makes decisions! Though, no one could ever exactly call her 'decisive'. 'Impulsive' definitely. Though perhaps as she moves out of her teenage years, she'd mature into more of a decisive woman.
All that said, I still enjoyed the story. I stayed up late to finish it and was either shouting at America or giggling throughout it. I did grow increasingly frustrated this time around with the characters' immaturity but I think that's more because this is -perhaps- a younger, young adult. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone who does not have a tolerance or enjoy young adult, but for those looking for a fun summer read, this fits that billet!
So really, this is between a 3 star (I liked it) and a four star (I really liked it): a 3.5.
I've been very honest in my reviews for The Selection and The Elite about how I believe these books (I think) were only ever meant to be fun and enjoyable reads. Light, kind of shallow, and still suspenseful.
I could, in fact, quote from my review of The Elite and have it completely apply to my feelings about The One:
I kept reading this book to see if America would make a decision. And each chapter added a new revelation about either the history of Illea or some new event that made me want to immediately know the outcome. I was increasingly frustrated by America’s indecisiveness and lack of a spine…it seemed like any decision was open to be immediately changed by a single event. I am still not sure I really understand the presence of the dystopian elements. The rebel attacks, the increasing tension between the castes…I kept feeling like either more attention needs to be paid to that side of things or just leave it. The series is at its core a romance story. While that plot seems less ‘important’ than a government struggle, time and again the focus is brought back to the romance. The dystopian parts of the story are definitely political at their core, or so I felt.
The things that differed with The One:
* The dystopian elements were hashed out more, but still almost superfluous to the main plot. In some ways, it felt like it was just there to explain the type of society that would have The Selection. I wish that there had been more depth to that part of the story if it was going to be there.
* America actually makes decisions! Though, no one could ever exactly call her 'decisive'. 'Impulsive' definitely. Though perhaps as she moves out of her teenage years, she'd mature into more of a decisive woman.
All that said, I still enjoyed the story. I stayed up late to finish it and was either shouting at America or giggling throughout it. I did grow increasingly frustrated this time around with the characters' immaturity but I think that's more because this is -perhaps- a younger, young adult. I wouldn't recommend this book to anyone who does not have a tolerance or enjoy young adult, but for those looking for a fun summer read, this fits that billet!
love love love love love fav series ever and i have no evidence to support this statement other than i am completely captivated and transported to illea every time i read these books and i fall in love with the characters all over again. even miss america although i want to strangle her everytime i read these. long live maxon. i will re-read a million times.
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
C'était bien aventureux