"The Elite" by Kiera Cass

Started May 9, 2013 - Ended May 10, 2013
I ran through this book like a candy bar in less than 24 hours total. The page count wasn't huge, but I was so anxious to see how it ended I couldn't stop reading.

From Amazon: In America Singer’s world, a bride is chosen for the prince through an elaborate televised competition. In the second book of the Selection series, America is one of only six girls left in the running. But is it Prince Maxon—and life as the queen—she wants? Or is it Aspen, her first love?


This series makes me angry. America literally flips back and forth between Maxon and Aspen depending on who does the most for her. However, let's face it, in the world of a 17 year old, it's pretty realistic. The Bachelor like set-up of the series is different than most YA novels of the times, the love triangle is not. It's fun to read though, and at this point it's honestly not obvious who's she's going to end up with in the end. For that aspect alone, I give "The Elite" a B+.







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I've been slacking ...

I've gotten into one of those moods where sitting down to read lasts about 10 minutes and then I'm up and doing something else. I had started to read the sequel to "Daughter of Smoke and Bone", but it couldn't hold my interest. No fault of the book, just the way things go sometimes. I did do a reread of "The Selection" in anticipation of reading the second book in the series, "The Elite". Technically I will count it as a book read, but I won't be doing another review. I did enjoy it and it left me anxious to start the next installment. Here's hoping my reading bug is back and I'll get back on track so I can finish out the year on track.

On a side note, HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!




Currently reading: "The Farm" by Emily McKay

"The Selection" by Kiera Cass

Started March 24, 2013 - Ended March 26, 2013
I should not have read this book.


From Amazon: 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.


I say I should not have read this book, because it is months before the second installment comes out. I am NOT a patient person. "The Selection" was a mix of "Hunger Games" and "The Bachelor". Juicy. As much as it's like everything else out there at the moment though, it is unique in it's own right. This might have been the end of my dystopian society kick simply because I'm irritated I have to wait to finish. I give "The Selection" a B.





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Currently reading: "The Selection" by Kiera Cass