Reviews tagging 'Classism'

The Elite by Kiera Cass

34 reviews

becca_w_'s review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring tense fast-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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Body horror, Bullying, Death, Gore, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Blood, Police brutality, Medical content, Alcohol, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Moderate: Ableism, Child abuse, Child death, Emotional abuse, Slavery, Toxic relationship, Medical trauma, Murder, Gaslighting, and Colonisation

ameydireads's review against another edition

adventurous 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

3.75

“Though the whole thing should be archaic and wrong, it worked.”
The 2nd book of the Selection series. America passed the Selection and is now part of the Elite, but she is still torn between Maxon and Aspen. Out of sight, out of mind is really applicable for America. Whenever she is with one of them, she is convinced that she only loves that guy. Very frustrating! I was very happy to see that Aspen finally found a purpose in life and at the same time I was frustrated that he was willing to risk that all for America. 

I dare say Maxon is my favourite character. He is such a sweet guy and very respectful towards women. He wants to give America his undivided attention and love. He is usually taken for granted. It is so normal for him to give gifts to others, that almost nobody ever thinks of giving him anything.

We also get to know more about the past and the rebels. The rebels attacked the palace several times but it somehow felt really off and unbelievable. What is their purpose and why can’t they be stopped?

This book was not as good as the first one, but I am eager to read the rest of the books!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse and Classism

sailorbenzi's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Physical abuse, Blood, Murder, War, and Classism

hollymileham's review against another edition

emotional medium-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

3.75

kind of the hunger games for dummies
i would like to punch celeste

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Torture, and War

Moderate: Classism

Minor: Miscarriage

kaadee's review against another edition

adventurous emotional relaxing fast-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

2.0

This book definitely has “middle book syndrome”. It was enjoyable but not as good as the first. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Classism

Minor: Physical abuse, Violence, Grief, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail

ilovegilmoregirls's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Misogyny, Violence, Police brutality, Murder, Alcohol, War, and Classism

Content warnings more about - child abuse(physical) Death (sibling) Murder (mentioned)

haleybre's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-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

3.75

America was a little too whiny in this one.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse and Classism

Minor: Bullying, Child death, Death, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Blood, Alcohol, War, and Injury/Injury detail

braelynm_22's review against another edition

challenging emotional tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book was a bit slow to start. I definitely was just waiting for something to happen and nothing really did until about half way through. "The Elite" was WAY more emotional than "The Selection". 
Maxon is becoming much better with crying girls tho lol

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Content Warnings

Minor: Miscarriage, Blood, Grief, Murder, War, and Classism

Many of the things that are triggering are only briefly mentioned or talked about, but not in depth.

riyket75's review against another edition

funny lighthearted 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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, and Classism

gothmiku's review against another edition

lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child abuse, Physical abuse, and Classism

Moderate: Misogyny and War

Minor: Infertility and Miscarriage