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hrubelle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape
musen_henning's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Rape and War
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
holiday7's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
America is so indecisive, I just can't. Anne was my favorite character. And Celeste is a bitch. So yeah, that's all I gotta say about this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Violence, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, and War
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, and Sexual assault
natalie_j's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Confinement, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Forced institutionalization, War, and Classism
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, Sexual content, and Alcohol
isaxbella's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.0
I've read this book multiple times and it's an all time favourite. For younger audiences I think it's a really great book. It is very cliché and a bit cheesy but it fits into the story and I still enjoyed it a lot. The story is original I think and even though it does not have a heavy plot it is entertaining to read.
It is easy to get through and pretty relaxing to sink into the world. The world building is pretty good and I like how the castes are portrayed and explained. It all makes sense and doesn't have logic holes, as many other books in the younger adult section.
I really like the characters and I feel with them and the connection between one another. America is a well portrayed character and her development is reasonable and makes me root for her to become who she wants to be.
All in all a pretty good book. If you're younger you will love this. And even if you're a bit older it's still very nice to read and to relax!
It is easy to get through and pretty relaxing to sink into the world. The world building is pretty good and I like how the castes are portrayed and explained. It all makes sense and doesn't have logic holes, as many other books in the younger adult section.
I really like the characters and I feel with them and the connection between one another. America is a well portrayed character and her development is reasonable and makes me root for her to become who she wants to be.
All in all a pretty good book. If you're younger you will love this. And even if you're a bit older it's still very nice to read and to relax!
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Violence, and Kidnapping
agateg's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
“True love is usually the most inconvenient kind.”
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want, constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks. Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
This was a very compelling story that, once I started, I could only put down after finishing. The world-building was easy to follow and comprehend, but I did think there were some inconsistencies with it, how come America was in the Fifth caste yet could still have a two stories house with her own room? But that's something I can look over, what I cannot look over is that the main character's name is America Singer whose occupation is, you guessed it, a singer, that feels a bit on the nose, doesn't it? Even if I were to ignore that, I didn't really love America at times, she felt too pick me, quirky, and not like other girls for me to completely love her. I really liked and fell for Maxton though, I truly think that he was a great love interest whose truthful feelings toward America you can feel from almost the first page. Aspen, on the other hand... get him away from me. I did not like his fragile ego and stance that America should immediately go back to him just because he's finally grown up enough to support her the way "real men do it". I am team Maxton, and in my opinion, that's the only team that really matters.
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want, constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks. Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
This was a very compelling story that, once I started, I could only put down after finishing. The world-building was easy to follow and comprehend, but I did think there were some inconsistencies with it, how come America was in the Fifth caste yet could still have a two stories house with her own room? But that's something I can look over, what I cannot look over is that the main character's name is America Singer whose occupation is, you guessed it, a singer, that feels a bit on the nose, doesn't it? Even if I were to ignore that, I didn't really love America at times, she felt too pick me, quirky, and not like other girls for me to completely love her. I really liked and fell for Maxton though, I truly think that he was a great love interest whose truthful feelings toward America you can feel from almost the first page. Aspen, on the other hand... get him away from me. I did not like his fragile ego and stance that America should immediately go back to him just because he's finally grown up enough to support her the way "real men do it". I am team Maxton, and in my opinion, that's the only team that really matters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Classism
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Violence
Minor: Rape, Sexual assault, and War
maychan's review against another edition
slow-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? No
1.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
hollymileham's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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? No
3.5
mega cringey but i feel like thats kind of the appeal, overall a very easy to read book which is what i need rn
i hate aspens guts he is so annoying and america annoys me whenever she goes on about him bc idk whats to like about him
and what is with maxon insisting on calling people my dear is he 84 years old
i hate aspens guts he is so annoying and america annoys me whenever she goes on about him bc idk whats to like about him
and what is with maxon insisting on calling people my dear is he 84 years old
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Classism
Moderate: War
Minor: Miscarriage, Rape, and Sexual assault
rainerasnic's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
3.25
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape