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A review by loganashleyauthor
The Selection by Kiera Cass
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. I wasn't sure what I was expecting and I'd heard great things about this series, but I can proudly say I'm excited to purchase the rest of the series.
The one thing that kind of bugged me (and I'm sure you could relate nearly every book/movie/tv show to something else) but all I pictured while reading was a glorified version of The Bachelor, which I don't agree with. So trying to separate myself from that and put that sort of theme to a fictional event, knowing it wasn't happening, was something I struggled with.
I absolutely loved the characters. I found America to be relatable and true to herself the entire time. She wasn't ever trying to be something she wasn't and it was just time that allowed her to grow into what her feelings really were underneath.
I slightly can't stand Aspen though (even though I LOVE his name). He was kind of a jerk. You led this girl on for 2 years and all of a sudden you want to break things off? And I'm absolutely suspicious of him, especially from the first few chapters hearing about him 'suddenly' being happier and saving up for a proposal. Ugh, no. There's something fishy with him. Even if he loves America, I feel like he loves someone else too.
Maxon I kind of adore. He sounds like cute nerdy and confused, but still genuine. Which is something I strongly adore in a character. He has his flaws just as much as his strengths. Perk!
I am so glad I finially got around to reading the first book in this series, and I look forward to reading the rest of it!
The one thing that kind of bugged me (and I'm sure you could relate nearly every book/movie/tv show to something else) but all I pictured while reading was a glorified version of The Bachelor, which I don't agree with. So trying to separate myself from that and put that sort of theme to a fictional event, knowing it wasn't happening, was something I struggled with.
I absolutely loved the characters. I found America to be relatable and true to herself the entire time. She wasn't ever trying to be something she wasn't and it was just time that allowed her to grow into what her feelings really were underneath.
I slightly can't stand Aspen though (even though I LOVE his name). He was kind of a jerk. You led this girl on for 2 years and all of a sudden you want to break things off? And I'm absolutely suspicious of him, especially from the first few chapters hearing about him 'suddenly' being happier and saving up for a proposal. Ugh, no. There's something fishy with him. Even if he loves America, I feel like he loves someone else too.
Maxon I kind of adore. He sounds like cute nerdy and confused, but still genuine. Which is something I strongly adore in a character. He has his flaws just as much as his strengths. Perk!
I am so glad I finially got around to reading the first book in this series, and I look forward to reading the rest of it!