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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
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
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
idrilcelebrindal's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-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
This was awful and I can’t believe I finished it. America Singer (what an awful name) is a great value Katniss without being a badass. She’s extremely “not like other girls.” The book is just crammed full of every basic romance trope the author could think of, and not one is used well. Also, the writing is flat-out bad. There was nothing redeemable about this book.
If you are thinking about listening to it instead of reading, don’t. The narrator is also bad.
If you are thinking about listening to it instead of reading, don’t. The narrator is also bad.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Confinement, Infidelity, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
abby_can_read's review against another edition
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and Violence
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, and War
teslis's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
4.5
I'm obsessed!! I didn't think I would enjoy this book as much as I did.
The Selection is Februarys bookclub book and I will 100% read the second one after.
In the begining I had some problems with the main character America, she is a bit of a "pick me", but after reading I feel like its not the case. She dosen't have the same confident and is questioning her normal life to the one she gets to "explore".
The prince Maxon is one of my favorits, he is so nice and trying to help her, but also the others. I thought there first meeting was a bit of a cliche, but its also someting thats growing in me. I liek the sweet and slow pace in the ralationship. I fellt like a young girl when they held hands and kissed! I was all over the place.
I really dislikes Aspen, but its more because I fell like he messes things up, which is why I get anoyed with America.
Looking froward to reading The Elite!!
The Selection is Februarys bookclub book and I will 100% read the second one after.
In the begining I had some problems with the main character America, she is a bit of a "pick me", but after reading I feel like its not the case. She dosen't have the same confident and is questioning her normal life to the one she gets to "explore".
The prince Maxon is one of my favorits, he is so nice and trying to help her, but also the others. I thought there first meeting was a bit of a cliche, but its also someting thats growing in me. I liek the sweet and slow pace in the ralationship. I fellt like a young girl when they held hands and kissed! I was all over the place.
I really dislikes Aspen, but its more because I fell like he messes things up, which is why I get anoyed with America.
Looking froward to reading The Elite!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny and War
Minor: Miscarriage
meheehee's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
It was cute. Definitely not a great book, but it was fun and lighthearted.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Misogyny, Violence, Death of parent, and War
faeriefox's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Would round down to 4⭐
I hate Aspen with all my heart 🥰
This book was really good! Started out pretty slow, which is why it's not quite at 5 stars, but I loved it!!
I hate Aspen with all my heart 🥰
This book was really good! Started out pretty slow, which is why it's not quite at 5 stars, but I loved it!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexual violence
Moderate: War
idyllisera'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? No
1.5
now I reread it and it's horrible. the "not like other girls" syndrome America has is not cute. it's annoying. she's like someone who actually thinks they're the main character. she describes the other girls as shallow.
the overall world building is bad - how do we decline to a monarchy with a caste system in the future again.
americas ex-boyfriend is every patriarchal red flag that exists. once he actually sexually assaults her.
her inability to choose could be relatable, if aspen was likable. her inability to COMMUNICATE is absolutely annoying. once she's sure about a decision about who she wants but doesn't tell the other guy. she quite literally says "no I don't even like him" to one of them while she promised the other that she'll stay with them.
people from other countries (such as Germany or Italy but especially China) get described in a VERY stereotypical way that borders on racism (looking at the description of Elise's family)
it's not cute. it's frustrating.
also. the writing is just bad. (though that could be the translation)
If I want the same plot I'd just watch the bachelor tbh.
also, go read the one star ratings on Goodreads. they are hilarious.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Racism
mia_luvsreading's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-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
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Violence, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and War
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, and Sexual assault