The Selection

Hardcover, 336 pages

English language

Published April 24, 2012 by HarperTeen.

ISBN:
978-0-06-205993-2
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4 stars (7 reviews)

"Sixteen-year-old America Singer is living in the caste-divided nation of Illea, which formed after the war that destroyed the United States. America is chosen to compete in the Selection--a contest to see which girl can win the heart of Illea's prince--but all she really wants is a chance for a future with her secret love, Aspen, who is a caste below her"--

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5 stars

So, I started this book at around 10PM when I went to bed. I finished this book around 12:30AM when I actually went to sleep. That probably tells you how much I enjoyed it.

What a refreshing book! The plot was cute, the main character was well-written, realistic and interesting. And the romance was adorable.


I LOVED Maxon. What a great guy!! He was so understanding of the weirdness of the situation, but he didn't let America walk all over him either. The relationship between the two of them was absolutely adorable. The whole Aspen thing bothered me to no end, but I like that she finally told him where to go (although I could have done with a bit more fire there).


The one thing that bugged me is that the end did NOT feel like an ending. I NEED MORE!

Second Read:
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Subjects

  • Contests
  • Love
  • Princes
  • JUVENILE FICTION / Love & Romance
  • Revolutionaries
  • JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women
  • Social classes
  • Fiction
  • Marriage
  • JUVENILE FICTION / General