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I will say that the writing and the concept was engaging. I did want to see what would happen next in the story. However, I didn't like that the main character, America, was sneaking around a lot, and even being in bed with a guy kissing passionately. I was also annoyed with how she was handling her relationships as the story progressed. There are use of curse words (especially towards the ending of the book). Overall, this was not a book for me, and I will not be continuing the series.

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adventurous emotional mysterious reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I went into this book being a little cautious. Let’s be honest… the plot description screamed The Bachelor to me, and I am one who is not at all interested in The Bachelor.

But, this plot was good. There was world-building. There was politics. There was the dystopian aspect. It wasn’t entirely about romance, and I loved that.

Who knows, I may change my mind between now and when I finish this series. But at this moment, I think America Singer is the newest addition to my list of favorite book characters. I could feel so many of the emotions she was experiencing, and therefore I felt like I really connected with her. She is such a strong FMC. She thinks through decisions. She is selfless and has a grand heart for others. She’s confident in herself. She’s strong and powerful in her own way. The entire plot of her being in a situation she didn’t want to be in, surrounded by girls who did want to be there, was a very interesting plot and something I enjoyed reading.

I ultimately rated this a 4.75 simply because of something that happens toward the end of the book that I didn’t particularly like, because I think it threw a wrench in what was seemingly becoming a smoother subplot. However, America’s response to this was comforting, as it showed her admirable quality of being able to keep a level head. Overall, great book and I can’t wait to read the next!

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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.

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

forgot how much i eat up this type of book, like go fight for that mans hand in marriage!
America as a main character gives me absolutely nothing but i love that she rips into what is obviously going to be her future man because me too! #twinning
the only thing holding this back from probably what is actually a 4.5 star review is the rotten pacing which takes hold as soon as America leaves her home town and arrives at the palace and (spoilers about the relationship btw dont click)

her dickhead ex boyfriend comes back into the fray right at the end and thinks he has a right to America's existence as a whole.

otherwise this book is really as i remember it, slay!

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emotional lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

Die Musik zu Beginn und Ende erschien mir etwas fehl am Platz, aber die Geschichte ist super, wenn man mal was Leichtes für Zwischendurch braucht.

Aspen war mit von Anfang an nicht ganz sympathisch und auch Maxon ist nicht zwingend mein Traummann, wobei er mir eindeutig als bessere wahl erscheint. Ich muss auf jeden Fall sagen, dass ich es hasse, wenn sich jemand aufdrängen will und ein Nein nicht für ein nein akzeptieren kann, wie es Aspen am Schluss tut. Maxon kann man nichts vorwerfen, außer vielleicht die Tatsache, dass er Celeste für harmlos hält, aber das mag auch der Stress sein

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious sad 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? It's complicated

4.75

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

This book is a dystopian telling of the bachelor. A prince in search for a wife, why not gather random women from different classes and let him date them all?

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