Re-Read Review: The Selection
I did not think it would take me this long to finish reading - and it is no fault to the book, but to my procrastination of taking time to actually read.
I wish I had written a review the first time I read it so I can compare notes back then to notes now.
Things I see differently: America is in love with Aspen, and is already planning their future together. Maybe it's because I'm a little older, not so easily swept off the feet ... I think that it's a blessing America is put in the Selection. Her relationship with Aspen, to me, is entirely physical. They sneak out at night so see each other, and yes while that can be romantic and exciting, their time is spent kissing. No conversations, except about being together, Aspen feeling guilty for not being, in his mind, a better man for America.
I don't know, I just couldn't believe I didn't realize this more the first time around.
Romance is nice, but I feel that Aspen and America know very little about each other.
Am I a right-away Team Maxon? No, he has to earn it. Plus, like America, I'm not always sure of his feelings or motives. He likes her, but will he choose her? And he can't choose her unless he's positive she'd choose him...and she isn't sure either way.
I give this book Four Stars.
It's minus a star because some parts I wish went a little deeper, and also because of the language. There isn't much, and what there is isn't needed.
I love the idea this author has brought together - this Cinderella-like place. There is emotions, suspicion, light romance. At the end of the book, I'm excited to read the next one.
It's a fun read that keeps your interests with a variety of compelling characters.
(And from what I remember of the sequel, even more things to love and unveil!)
To Re-Read Next:
Kiera Cass
Book Summary:
The Selection began with thirty-five girls.
Now with the group narrowed down to the six Elite, the competition to win Prince Maxon's heart is fiercer than ever—and America is still struggling to decide where her heart truly lies. Is it with Maxon, who could make her life a fairy tale? Or with her first love, Aspen?
America is desperate for more time. But the rest of the Elite know exactly what they want—and America's chance to choose is about to slip away.
I wish I had written a review the first time I read it so I can compare notes back then to notes now.
Things I see differently: America is in love with Aspen, and is already planning their future together. Maybe it's because I'm a little older, not so easily swept off the feet ... I think that it's a blessing America is put in the Selection. Her relationship with Aspen, to me, is entirely physical. They sneak out at night so see each other, and yes while that can be romantic and exciting, their time is spent kissing. No conversations, except about being together, Aspen feeling guilty for not being, in his mind, a better man for America.
I don't know, I just couldn't believe I didn't realize this more the first time around.
Romance is nice, but I feel that Aspen and America know very little about each other.
Am I a right-away Team Maxon? No, he has to earn it. Plus, like America, I'm not always sure of his feelings or motives. He likes her, but will he choose her? And he can't choose her unless he's positive she'd choose him...and she isn't sure either way.
I give this book Four Stars.
It's minus a star because some parts I wish went a little deeper, and also because of the language. There isn't much, and what there is isn't needed.
I love the idea this author has brought together - this Cinderella-like place. There is emotions, suspicion, light romance. At the end of the book, I'm excited to read the next one.
It's a fun read that keeps your interests with a variety of compelling characters.
(And from what I remember of the sequel, even more things to love and unveil!)
To Re-Read Next:
Kiera Cass
Book Summary:
The Selection began with thirty-five girls.
Now with the group narrowed down to the six Elite, the competition to win Prince Maxon's heart is fiercer than ever—and America is still struggling to decide where her heart truly lies. Is it with Maxon, who could make her life a fairy tale? Or with her first love, Aspen?
America is desperate for more time. But the rest of the Elite know exactly what they want—and America's chance to choose is about to slip away.
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