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Becca, The Mind Behind The Awesomeness. And Lover of Penguins.
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Sep 25, 2012 04:12PM
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Ok I think I'm ready to suck it up that I finished and review it.THERE WILL BE SPOILERS
The first thing that actually kind of bothered me was the break up between Aspen and America. I thought it was way too sudden. They were madly in love and then suddenly OH JK we're done. It would've made more sense to me if she'd mentioned in the book that they'd argued before about how they would last after marriage with being sixes.
I loved the description of the other girls in the selection and I thought it was cool how the girls that didn't stand out to America were not mentioned at all. It made it more real than trying to introduce all 35 girls. I really loved how you could tell America liked Maxon but wouldn't admit it...even though that was way predictable. I loved how they were together too because it was a romance that grew out of friendship, unlike her romance with Aspen which seemed to be just passion. I was all for her and Maxon being together so when Aspen appeared at the palace, I was annoyed. When he put her in danger by kissing her all the time and what not, I was pissed.
I didn't mind Aspen when she was simply still in love with him, but when he came and messed up everything, I started hating him a little bit and was SO THANKFUL when she said she couldn't be with him anymore.
On a side note, all the attacks and politics about the rebels are what really made me interested in the sequel. I'm not much of a love story girl (even though I was a sucker for this book) but I am hooked on more action style stories so I can't wait for the attacks to become a bigger theme of the series.
Oh and I adore America. She's so relatable and real and I loved how she yelled at and kicked Maxon. So funny :)
A bit late, but none the less, it was a phenomenal book!! It has become one of my favorites due to the fact that Kiera Cass incorporates a lot of humor while still creating a really good love triangle. Personally, I think the Prince would be more fitting for her because they bring out a lot of good qualities in each other. For example, Maxon was always in such a better mood and so much more at ease, it seemed, when she was around. She also gives him that connection to the outside, which he desperately needs. With Aspen, it seems more like just the physical connection, which isn't enough in a relationship. I really liked America! (However, I really liked her little sister May the best lol! She is so full of energy and like a little fan girl; its hilarious to me!) She had a sense of humor, and she was not afraid to speak her mind. She was also always looking out for her family and friends, which is always a good quality :)
And to be really honest, I can't think of a single thing I hated, besides the obvious cliff hanger!! That killed!! But it just makes me excited for the next book :D Loved everything else about it, and I am recommending it to all my friends!! Definitely a 5-star rating for this book!
