The Selection Book Talk

The Selection
by Kiera Cass
Book 1 of 5
Page Count: 336
Published: April 24, 2013
Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Synopsis:

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 be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. 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, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is 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.

My Opinion:

America Singer doesn't want to go to into the selection. In fact she just wants to marry the 6 she has fallen in love with and live happily ever after. Her mother insist that she goes into the selection. The 6 she has fallen in love with has also told her that she at least go into the lottery for the selection. She doesn't believe that a five could win the heart of the prince besides her love life is already decided. She's ready to get married and be a 6. What she does not anticipate is actually being selected to be part of the selection.

She's now in the running for the prince's heart. She seems like such a rough character during the book that it sometimes feels hard to relate to her or even to enjoy her. However, there is something about her that even with those things makes her a character that you can love. Even with all her faults. Maxon just makes me melt. His attempts at love for the first time. They are adorable. You can't even get angry with him for some of the mistakes he makes. Watching him try to accommodate America with her wants and needs are perfect.

The way he got his first date with any of the girls was cute. Making a bet with America that her sister would cry if she ate the tart that America was eating. If she won she would get to wear pants and if he won he would get a date with her. I also love all of America's ladies. They are so much fun and amazing to grow with. They are so funny that at times after something bad has happened you can't help but laugh at something they do or say.

This is my 4th or 5th maybe even my 7th read through of these books. I can never get enough of America and Maxon.

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