Book Review : The Selection by Kiera Cass

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
 ★★★