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lamianoctalis's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Infertility, Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, Violence, Kidnapping, and War
kaylurzz'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? Yes
2.25
Shout out to the random YouTube video essays that somehow compelled me to read this series.
Kinda goofy but I would have been cuckoo bananas over this had I read it when it first came out.
Kinda goofy but I would have been cuckoo bananas over this had I read it when it first came out.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Violence
erica_reads_things's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
An alright and entertaining play on dystopian era YA novels meets the Bachelor. Wasn't the best thing I've ever read but I want to finish the series to know what happens, so that's something! The characters are interesting and I like seeing the development.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Classism
Moderate: War
Minor: Death, Sexual content, and Violence
tania_mybookishsecret's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Violence, and Classism
Moderate: War
Minor: Miscarriage and Sexism
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
isabelleroyall's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Rape, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Vomit, Kidnapping, War, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
caroline_peacock's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Violence, and Classism
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, and War
Minor: Child abuse
shyleek's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
To say I devoured this book would be an understatement. It took less than 2 days from start to finish. I have been in my thriller, murder, mystery reading era and this took my back to my fairytale princess roots.
I can't pinpoint exactly what made this so good except I didn't want to stop reading it. I had to know what was coming next. The star crossed lovers, the bachelorette style competition for the princes heart, the attacks on the castle... It's just all so suspenseful.
Off to start book two....
I can't pinpoint exactly what made this so good except I didn't want to stop reading it. I had to know what was coming next. The star crossed lovers, the bachelorette style competition for the princes heart, the attacks on the castle... It's just all so suspenseful.
Off to start book two....
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: War
Minor: Violence
tara_o7c's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
3.75
Wonderful Young Adult Romance! If you’re looking for something that’s a light read, but still entertaining, then this book is perfect!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Classism
Minor: Sexual assault and Violence
helenafaustina's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I should preface this with saying that I just picked it up because it was popular. I didn’t have any excitement for it, or high expectations. But I did assume it would be better. But I did read it in five days, so I’ll give it fast-paced.
The main character, America Singer, was… annoying. I know a lot of people seem to dislike her name, but I think that America is a lovely name. 🇺🇸😂 She doesn’t think things through unless some bad shock happens to her. She’s rude, not to mention a not-like-other-girls type who thinks she isn’t pretty when she’s gorgeous, doesn’t like makeup, and prefers pants so much she had special allowance to wear them at the palace. I liked how she could recognize her faults, but that was few and far between and she didn’t really change from it. I liked her relationship with her sister, May, and with her maids. The only thing about her (by herself) that I liked was at the end, whenshe fiiiinally told Aspen “no” . Speaking of Aspen…
NO. Me no likey. Even when he was set up to be liked I didn’t. I don’t trust him and he’s just that annoying, sus, handsome guy.
Maxon was nice. Actually decent. Sometimes he annoyed me, but the whole point of the book is that he’s dating multiple women, so it was only a matter of time before he could annoy me. 😂 It’s definitely a lot like The Bachelor tv show, although more appropriate.
I didn’t like the romance. I’ve never liked love triangles, and ESPECIALLY when a character likes two people. That’s never something I understand or liked. The plot was very predictable, my updates have predictions that came true (and it wasn’t from a lot of detective work). However, it’s entertaining, so if you just wanted something only for the fun of it then this is good.
The main character, America Singer, was… annoying. I know a lot of people seem to dislike her name, but I think that America is a lovely name. 🇺🇸😂 She doesn’t think things through unless some bad shock happens to her. She’s rude, not to mention a not-like-other-girls type who thinks she isn’t pretty when she’s gorgeous, doesn’t like makeup, and prefers pants so much she had special allowance to wear them at the palace. I liked how she could recognize her faults, but that was few and far between and she didn’t really change from it. I liked her relationship with her sister, May, and with her maids. The only thing about her (by herself) that I liked was at the end, when
NO. Me no likey. Even when he was set up to be liked I didn’t. I don’t trust him and he’s just that annoying, sus, handsome guy.
Maxon was nice. Actually decent. Sometimes he annoyed me, but the whole point of the book is that he’s dating multiple women, so it was only a matter of time before he could annoy me. 😂 It’s definitely a lot like The Bachelor tv show, although more appropriate.
I didn’t like the romance. I’ve never liked love triangles, and ESPECIALLY when a character likes two people. That’s never something I understand or liked. The plot was very predictable, my updates have predictions that came true (and it wasn’t from a lot of detective work). However, it’s entertaining, so if you just wanted something only for the fun of it then this is good.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Classism
Moderate: Cursing, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Medical trauma, and Murder
Minor: Panic attacks/disorders and Mass/school shootings
Some concerning aspects are passionate romance, not to the worst level, but enough to skip a paragraph or two. Some crass language for sensitive issues. D*mn and h*ll are used a handful of times. I'd say for age 15+.