Synopsis:
The hotly-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestseller The Selection.
Thirty-five
girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection. All but six have
been sent home. And only one will get to marry Prince Maxon and be
crowned princess of Illea.
America still isn’t sure where her
heart lies. When she’s with Maxon, she’s swept up in their new and
breathless romance, and can’t dream of being with anyone else. But
whenever she sees Aspen standing guard around the palace, and is
overcome with memories of the life they planned to share. With the group
narrowed down to the Elite, the other girls are even more determined to
win Maxon over—and time is running out for America to decide.
Just
when America is sure she’s made her choice, a devastating loss makes
her question everything again. And while she’s struggling to imagine her
future, the violent rebels that are determined to overthrow the
monarchy are growing stronger and their plans could destroy her chance
at any kind of happy ending.
I prefer The Selection's cover over The Elite's. Much better.
And again the story still mediocre, but I look forward to The One, the conclusion of The Selection trilogy. Hoping a good result!
I'm a little bit dislike Maxon here. Maxon is not loyal to America anymore. He is waver with his choice. So, he is trying to get closer with other contestants rashly because his choice is lesser.
As for Aspen, well.. he will always be there for America after he regrets of what he had done. It seems like Aspen learns from his mistake very well. Ha! He decides to stay with America.
Favorite Quotes
"It turns out I'm absolutely terrible at staying away from you. It's a very serious problem.”
―
Kiera Cass,
The Elite
“You know that you’ve found something amazing, and you want to hold on
to it forever; and every second after you have it, you fear the moment
you might lose it.”
―
Kiera Cass,
The Elite
“Love is beautiful fear”
―
Kiera Cass,
The Elite
Rate
★★★
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.
As you can see, the cover is so appealing. A princess with gorgeous blue gown. At first, I did not want to read it since it is romance. Not so my kind. But, due to I don't have books to read anymore, I borrowed my friend and read it eventually. It is okay to be read, mediocre. It is not boring and not very good either.
I'm kinda irritated with Aspen, America Singer's secret love. He insisted America to sign up for The Selection. I know it was for America's sake, her happiness. But then, after America fell a slightly in love with Maxon, he doesn't want to give up on America. After he let her go easily, then he wants to catch her again? Ludicrous!
As for Maxon, he is okay. Nice and sweet. He can control his temper quite well. He did not mad when America was harsh and scolded him when they first met. America was a stranger after all. Who doesn't mad when a stranger being harsh and scold you after you treat them nicely? Maxon can kick out America from the palace immediately, but he did not.
If you like medieval-kind-of-things mixed with romance, you'd most probably like this book.
Favorite Quotes
“Is this a good time to pat your shoulder?”
―
Kiera Cass,
The Selection
“Do you think, that I could still call you 'my dear'?”
―
Kiera Cass,
The Selection
“Castes never meant that much to me”
―
Kiera Cass,
The Selection
Rate
★★★
