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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
I liked how this book doesn’t require too much from its reader.
There’s no mental commitment, it’s just a way to relax and escape the realities of your own life.
We follow America Singer on her way to becoming the next Queen of Illea.
She has to battle her own demons as well as some unwelcome feelings, on top of trying to navigate the treacherous Selection and staying alive and away from rebels. Can America find everything she’s looking for and come out in one piece?
There’s no mental commitment, it’s just a way to relax and escape the realities of your own life.
We follow America Singer on her way to becoming the next Queen of Illea.
She has to battle her own demons as well as some unwelcome feelings, on top of trying to navigate the treacherous Selection and staying alive and away from rebels. Can America find everything she’s looking for and come out in one piece?
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was delicious!! Ok so personally I found the beginning a bit slow and boring but as soon as the actual selection started and she finally met Maxon, omg it was so cute! I kid you not, I was screaming, laughing and yelling out loud all throughout the book.
A fun and entertaining read. Exactly what I wanted it to be.
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I'm obsessed with The Selection by Kiera Cass. I was hooked from page one, and it’s one of those books that you just can’t put down once you start. Imagine The Bachelor, but set in a dystopian world where 35 girls compete to win the heart of a prince, and you've got the basic premise. It’s cheesy in the best way possible, with just enough drama, romance, and intrigue to keep you flipping through the pages like your life depends on it.
The story follows America Singer, a girl who is chosen to participate in the Selection—the nationwide competition to become Prince Maxon’s bride. The catch? She’s in love with someone else, Aspen, who’s from a lower caste. I loved America’s internal struggle throughout the book—she’s torn between her loyalty to Aspen and her growing feelings for Maxon, and it’s such a relatable conflict (who wouldn’t be torn between a prince and their first love?). Her snarky attitude and genuine kindness make her such a great protagonist, and I found myself rooting for her the entire time.
Then there’s Prince Maxon. Oh, Maxon. He’s everything you’d want in a prince—charming, compassionate, and (of course) super attractive. But he’s also a little socially awkward, and that vulnerability made him even more lovable. I loved seeing his connection with America slowly develop—it’s like they’re both figuring out who they are in this crazy competition, and you can’t help but root for them to find their way to each other.
One thing I really appreciated about The Selection was the world-building. Cass creates a dystopian society that’s rich with tradition and class division, and I found myself fascinated by the politics and the way the castes function in this world. It felt like the stakes were real, and you couldn’t help but get wrapped up in the tension of it all. Plus, the competition itself? It’s like Survivor meets a royal fairy tale, and the drama between the girls competing for Maxon’s heart is chef’s kiss.
I’ll be honest, there were definitely moments when I wanted to yell at America for being so indecisive about Aspen and Maxon. Like, girl, make a decision already! But at the same time, I get it. The emotional turmoil, the pressure, and the complexity of her feelings all made sense in the context of the story. It just added to the tension and made the eventual moments of clarity so much more satisfying.
By the end, I was hooked, and I immediately wanted to dive into the next book in the series. If you’re looking for a light, addictive read with all the romance and drama of a reality TV show mixed with a dystopian twist, The Selection is the book for you. It’s the kind of story that makes you stay up way past your bedtime, and when you finish it, you’ll be begging for more. Consider me officially a fan of the series.
The story follows America Singer, a girl who is chosen to participate in the Selection—the nationwide competition to become Prince Maxon’s bride. The catch? She’s in love with someone else, Aspen, who’s from a lower caste. I loved America’s internal struggle throughout the book—she’s torn between her loyalty to Aspen and her growing feelings for Maxon, and it’s such a relatable conflict (who wouldn’t be torn between a prince and their first love?). Her snarky attitude and genuine kindness make her such a great protagonist, and I found myself rooting for her the entire time.
Then there’s Prince Maxon. Oh, Maxon. He’s everything you’d want in a prince—charming, compassionate, and (of course) super attractive. But he’s also a little socially awkward, and that vulnerability made him even more lovable. I loved seeing his connection with America slowly develop—it’s like they’re both figuring out who they are in this crazy competition, and you can’t help but root for them to find their way to each other.
One thing I really appreciated about The Selection was the world-building. Cass creates a dystopian society that’s rich with tradition and class division, and I found myself fascinated by the politics and the way the castes function in this world. It felt like the stakes were real, and you couldn’t help but get wrapped up in the tension of it all. Plus, the competition itself? It’s like Survivor meets a royal fairy tale, and the drama between the girls competing for Maxon’s heart is chef’s kiss.
I’ll be honest, there were definitely moments when I wanted to yell at America for being so indecisive about Aspen and Maxon. Like, girl, make a decision already! But at the same time, I get it. The emotional turmoil, the pressure, and the complexity of her feelings all made sense in the context of the story. It just added to the tension and made the eventual moments of clarity so much more satisfying.
By the end, I was hooked, and I immediately wanted to dive into the next book in the series. If you’re looking for a light, addictive read with all the romance and drama of a reality TV show mixed with a dystopian twist, The Selection is the book for you. It’s the kind of story that makes you stay up way past your bedtime, and when you finish it, you’ll be begging for more. Consider me officially a fan of the series.
I honestly wasn't expecting to like this book as much as I did. I thought it was going to be over - hyped, but I was wrong.