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abby_can_read's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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I remembered when this book released and hold this series had on me. This was among my favorite series.
Having re-read this book, I will say that I hold some fondness for this series and the characters.
This book was alright. I think fondness has me rating it three stars. The characters weren't bad, but they were a little flat. The relationships were basic and the love triangle had me rolling my eyes. The writing style was a struggle stay engaged with. The plot was basic and predictable, and fondness helped me read the book in an afternoon.
I remembered when this book released and hold this series had on me. This was among my favorite series.
Having re-read this book, I will say that I hold some fondness for this series and the characters.
This book was alright. I think fondness has me rating it three stars. The characters weren't bad, but they were a little flat. The relationships were basic and the love triangle had me rolling my eyes. The writing style was a struggle stay engaged with. The plot was basic and predictable, and fondness helped me read the book in an afternoon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism and Bullying
Moderate: Misogyny, Violence, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: War, Sexual assault, Miscarriage, and Rape
teslis's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
I'm obsessed!! I didn't think I would enjoy this book as much as I did.
The Selection is Februarys bookclub book and I will 100% read the second one after.
In the begining I had some problems with the main character America, she is a bit of a "pick me", but after reading I feel like its not the case. She dosen't have the same confident and is questioning her normal life to the one she gets to "explore".
The prince Maxon is one of my favorits, he is so nice and trying to help her, but also the others. I thought there first meeting was a bit of a cliche, but its also someting thats growing in me. I liek the sweet and slow pace in the ralationship. I fellt like a young girl when they held hands and kissed! I was all over the place.
I really dislikes Aspen, but its more because I fell like he messes things up, which is why I get anoyed with America.
Looking froward to reading The Elite!!
The Selection is Februarys bookclub book and I will 100% read the second one after.
In the begining I had some problems with the main character America, she is a bit of a "pick me", but after reading I feel like its not the case. She dosen't have the same confident and is questioning her normal life to the one she gets to "explore".
The prince Maxon is one of my favorits, he is so nice and trying to help her, but also the others. I thought there first meeting was a bit of a cliche, but its also someting thats growing in me. I liek the sweet and slow pace in the ralationship. I fellt like a young girl when they held hands and kissed! I was all over the place.
I really dislikes Aspen, but its more because I fell like he messes things up, which is why I get anoyed with America.
Looking froward to reading The Elite!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Bullying
Moderate: War and Misogyny
Minor: Miscarriage
meheehee's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
It was cute. Definitely not a great book, but it was fun and lighthearted.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Death of parent, War, Violence, and Misogyny
faeriefox's review
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
idyllisera's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
now I reread it and it's horrible. the "not like other girls" syndrome America has is not cute. it's annoying. she's like someone who actually thinks they're the main character. she describes the other girls as shallow.
the overall world building is bad - how do we decline to a monarchy with a caste system in the future again.
americas ex-boyfriend is every patriarchal red flag that exists. once he actually sexually assaults her.
her inability to choose could be relatable, if aspen was likable. her inability to COMMUNICATE is absolutely annoying. once she's sure about a decision about who she wants but doesn't tell the other guy. she quite literally says "no I don't even like him" to one of them while she promised the other that she'll stay with them.
people from other countries (such as Germany or Italy but especially China) get described in a VERY stereotypical way that borders on racism (looking at the description of Elise's family)
it's not cute. it's frustrating.
also. the writing is just bad. (though that could be the translation)
If I want the same plot I'd just watch the bachelor tbh.
also, go read the one star ratings on Goodreads. they are hilarious.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism and Misogyny
Minor: Racism
mia_luvsreading's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Bullying, and Violence
Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and War
Minor: Sexual assault, Miscarriage, and Rape
holiday7's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
America is so indecisive, I just can't. Anne was my favorite character. And Celeste is a bitch. So yeah, that's all I gotta say about this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Bullying, and Violence
Moderate: War, Misogyny, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, and Sexual assault
hummlein's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I must admit that this was a stick & easy read. & honestly, I'm also thrilled to read the next book of the series - although many aspects bothered me.
first of all, America. she's just so different, unique & just herself. all of the girls suffer from internal misogyny, it's so heartbreaking honestly.
the love triangle is also just so unnecessary - maybe just in my eyes because I haaate this trope.
also, the diversity?? yeah. 0. all whities ofc. I already expected just straights so I'm not surprised.
the world building was a huge let down. it kinda confused me.. a lot
first of all, America. she's just so different, unique & just herself. all of the girls suffer from internal misogyny, it's so heartbreaking honestly.
the love triangle is also just so unnecessary - maybe just in my eyes because I haaate this trope.
also, the diversity?? yeah. 0. all whities ofc. I already expected just straights so I'm not surprised.
the world building was a huge let down. it kinda confused me.. a lot
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Misogyny
dms3899's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Classism, Misogyny, and Violence
Minor: Miscarriage
cara_nm's review
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Deportation, Kidnapping, and Misogyny