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tovetott's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Three of the characters being named "America", "Tiny" and "Tuesday" really set the bar for this one. However, had I read this at 12 years old, I would have deemed it one of the most amazing peices of litterature to grace the Earth probably. As a 26-year old reading this three or so days after the USA election of 2024, it hits very weird in all the wrong ways as we learn about the "fourth world war " and how "China pulled strings in the downfall of what was the USA " and "my mother named me America because of how much I was kicking and 'fighting' in her belly before I was born " and how "the rebels both in the North and South keep making attacks on the palace and sometimes they break in and kill people ".
Might continue reading/listening for the sake of my inner 12 year old, and to have something to pass the time. I believe I have read at least 3 One Direction-Wattpad fanfics that might have been, in some way, inspired by this book/series. It's fun read for a trope bingo!
Do not make a drinking game based on the times any character uses the word "pretty" or "beautiful", though. Do. Not. You will be in need of medical assistance before the 40% mark.
Might continue reading/listening for the sake of my inner 12 year old, and to have something to pass the time. I believe I have read at least 3 One Direction-Wattpad fanfics that might have been, in some way, inspired by this book/series. It's fun read for a trope bingo!
Do not make a drinking game based on the times any character uses the word "pretty" or "beautiful", though. Do. Not. You will be in need of medical assistance before the 40% mark.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Violence, and Classism
pastorscratchy1reads's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Strong start to the series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Minor: Cursing
uselesspirateraven'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? Yes
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Classism
Moderate: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, and Violence
Minor: Miscarriage
beckydr's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
2.25
essentially the hunger games X the bachelor
perhaps I would have found this more intriguing if I hadn't taken quite a few big naps in the middle whilst listening to the audiobook on 1.25x speed but I;
1. followed the plot just fine
2. am so chronically sleep deprived that it's a struggle to fall asleep at all right now so it's been a relaxing sleep aid
3. I probably will read the next one so I can't have disliked it so much
perhaps I would have found this more intriguing if I hadn't taken quite a few big naps in the middle whilst listening to the audiobook on 1.25x speed but I;
1. followed the plot just fine
2. am so chronically sleep deprived that it's a struggle to fall asleep at all right now so it's been a relaxing sleep aid
3. I probably will read the next one so I can't have disliked it so much
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Cw: caste systempopcornpearl's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
Although it’s probably not the best written book in the world, I really enjoyed it. At first glance it really seems like every other 2010s YA novel, but I really enjoy the plot and the characters. I fell in love with Maxon immediately, and pull for him and America so much. Aspen is… a different story. I’m not a fan of him.
I love the romance plot. The fact that I’m basically reading The Bachelor is so fun. But I also love the other plot - the war. I feel like I can already see where Cass is going with it - that more is hidden under what the government is telling us. At times, it feels like I’m reading a dystopian novel, and I love it. I want to know more about the history and the rebels. I want to find out what they really want. Because everything below the surface feels different than what it seems. I can’t wait to see how it progresses.
Although I have zero doubts that Maxon and America will end up together, I’m excited to see where everything else in the story goes.
I love the romance plot. The fact that I’m basically reading The Bachelor is so fun. But I also love the other plot - the war. I feel like I can already see where Cass is going with it - that more is hidden under what the government is telling us. At times, it feels like I’m reading a dystopian novel, and I love it. I want to know more about the history and the rebels. I want to find out what they really want. Because everything below the surface feels different than what it seems. I can’t wait to see how it progresses.
Although I have zero doubts that Maxon and America will end up together, I’m excited to see where everything else in the story goes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: War
Minor: Miscarriage and Sexual assault
evelynnnn33333's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Classism
jaxx88's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.75
I have read and reread this book three times. I still love it, but Aspen is an asshole and this is the hill I am willing to die on. Maxon can be kinda thick too.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting, and War
Minor: Sexual assault
letters_from_gabriella's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.75
Reread of an old favorite
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Classism
Minor: Death, Gun violence, Infertility, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Murder, Toxic friendship, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
grace33's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Violence, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and War
Minor: Miscarriage
itsquinntendo's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book has been recommended to me about a million times over the years, but it was always recommended as "The Bachelor if it was for royals." Which... I think is an unfair way to frame the book. I never read the blurb, and that's on me, but this book is a Dystopian saga that actually touches on tough social topics involving class and caste systems. I wish I had read it a lot sooner, but I really enjoyed it. It has some tropes that I don't love (I'm looking at you, Miscommunication Trope..) but overall it's really enjoyable and I read through the first three very quickly.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism