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The Elite by Kiera Cass
4.0
Alright well, it definitely could have been worse and Kiera Cass certainly made up for it by the ending. But second book syndrome got to America in the worst way possible.
Maxon was absolutely flawless as usual. His appearances in this segment of The Selection were so great, I fell so much more in love with him.
What I didn't love was America. It's almost like her rational thinking in this book went right out the window. After witnessing some awful events, she and Aspen continued if not escalated their hidden relationship and oh my god. Girl, you're not stupid. Use your head and think about what you're doing for a second.
I know he was her first love but she uses him as a backup plan. It's obvious. And I'm okay with that because Maxon for the win, but I don't think America realizes she's doing it to herself. She's mistaking consistency and comfort for love and it drives me nuts.
Overall though the plot was just as solid as the first book and I'm so excited to start The One soon and finish up this round of The Selection before heading off to read The Heir.
Maxon was absolutely flawless as usual. His appearances in this segment of The Selection were so great, I fell so much more in love with him.
What I didn't love was America. It's almost like her rational thinking in this book went right out the window. After witnessing some awful events, she and Aspen continued if not escalated their hidden relationship and oh my god. Girl, you're not stupid. Use your head and think about what you're doing for a second.
I know he was her first love but she uses him as a backup plan. It's obvious. And I'm okay with that because Maxon for the win, but I don't think America realizes she's doing it to herself. She's mistaking consistency and comfort for love and it drives me nuts.
Overall though the plot was just as solid as the first book and I'm so excited to start The One soon and finish up this round of The Selection before heading off to read The Heir.
The One by Kiera Cass
4.0
Ahh and thus The Selection series comes to an end. I know The Heir is technically apart of the series but it's a different generation - so I'm not counting it.
I was so happy with the way this series ended. Definitely the perfect ending to a series I sped through. It was so good!
The reason this earned 4 Stars from me wasn't because of any character flaws or plot issues or anything related to the writing of the book. What bothered me was how fast it all went.
I understand a ton happened in the last few chapters. I won't say what but if you're reading this, you know what I mean. A ton happened....and then it was over. There was no room for grief or happiness or acceptance. There was just the end. And that bothered me. I wanted America to really grasp what she had faced the last few chapters and come to terms with it, and I felt like it was very quick to end.
I absolutely loved the story, please don't get me wrong in that aspect. I just felt like she didn't have enough time to truly grasp everything she was dealt at such a rapid pace.
Overall I absolutely LOVED this series and couldn't have asked for more....except maybe a few chapters to slow down the happily ever after.
I was so happy with the way this series ended. Definitely the perfect ending to a series I sped through. It was so good!
The reason this earned 4 Stars from me wasn't because of any character flaws or plot issues or anything related to the writing of the book. What bothered me was how fast it all went.
I understand a ton happened in the last few chapters. I won't say what but if you're reading this, you know what I mean. A ton happened....and then it was over. There was no room for grief or happiness or acceptance. There was just the end. And that bothered me. I wanted America to really grasp what she had faced the last few chapters and come to terms with it, and I felt like it was very quick to end.
I absolutely loved the story, please don't get me wrong in that aspect. I just felt like she didn't have enough time to truly grasp everything she was dealt at such a rapid pace.
Overall I absolutely LOVED this series and couldn't have asked for more....except maybe a few chapters to slow down the happily ever after.
Cinderella's Dress by Shonna Slayton
4.0
Really interesting spin on Cinderella, absolutely loved the kooky secondary characters, though I wish I had fallen in love with the main character a bit more. Fantastic read however, and loved the intertwined love story from World War II without making the entire book revolve around it!
Wishes, Kisses, And Pigs by Betsy Hearne
4.0
A cute book for those just starting out with young adult lit.