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A review by uhhlexiconic
The Selection by Kiera Cass
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.