Cass deftly builds the chemistry between America and Maxon, while stroking the embers of America’s first, forbidden love.” (Publishers Weekly)^“Reality T.V. Terribly written. Set the bar low and you’ll find them amusing. The last two take place twenty years after the events in the first three. Even though I knew exactly what the ending was going to be as soon as I read the first chapter, I was addicted and read all 5 books in a week. It also ends in quite the cliff hanger...so be prepared to need the next book in a hurry!! It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. The Never Veil Series: Nobody's Goddess, Nobody's Lady, and Nobody's Pawn, Sweet Blood of Mine: Book One of the Overworld Chronicles, “An engrossing tale reminiscent of Shannon Hale’s Princess Academy and Ally Condie’s Matched. I couldn't help myself. She is a graduate of Radford University and currently lives in Christiansburg, Virginia, with her family. She didn't make too many stupid, reckless decisions like so many characters I've read from before.
The plot moved along at a good pace and I really felt invested in the outcome of the story. You can learn more about Kiera’s books, videos, and love of cake online at www.kieracass.com. 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. America is reeling from her breakup with long-term boyfriend Aspen, and resents being one of the Selected. I am looking forward to reading Book Two though! Read 48 684 reviews from the world's largest community for r… The Heir (May 5, 2015) 2. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 16, 2016. I really liked this. As she gets to know Maxon on a more personal level, she finds herself warming to him. Maxon really grew on me and while I adore him, I have to say please NEVER let him say 'my dear' again. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. The first book in the captivating, #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series!Discover a breathless fairy-tale romance with swoon-worthy characters, glittering gowns, fierce intrigue, and a dystopian world that will captivate readers who loved Veronica Roth’s Divergent, Ally Condie’s Matched, and Lauren Oliver’s Delirium.. For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. In order to navigate out of this carousel, please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Consistently at the forefront of innovation and technological advancement, HarperCollins also uses digital technology to create unique reading experiences and expand the reach of our authors. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages that interest you. The Selection book. If you're a seller, Fulfilment by Amazon can help you grow your business. The reason I didn't give it a really huge rating was because I felt it lacked a lot of the detail I like to read and I felt like there was room to have explained some things along the way. I'm thinking particularly of the three main characters (that's right, love triangle ALERT). It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. I have read this series 3 or 4 times already and i LOVE it. Good grief, I don't even know where to start. Kiera Cass is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series and The Siren. The Selection is written in 1st person and follows America, or Mer, as she is chosen to be one of a group of 35 young women known as "The Selected" in which Prince Maxon will choose his bride from.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. America is the classic female heroine who falls in love with a boy. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 26, 2018. Having a book based on 'The Bachelor' competition as an idea is not something I usually think I would enjoy but for some reason it had me completely hooked! No Kindle device required. Download one of the Free Kindle apps to start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, and computer. This title and over 1 million more available with. Then America meets Prince Maxon. I borrowed this book for free using Kindle Unlimited. For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. It was terrible. I can't lie. Unable to add item to Wish List. Charming, captivating, and filled with just the right amount of swoon!” (Kiersten White, New York Times bestselling author of Paranormalcy), Happily Ever After: Companion to the Selection Series. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. The Selection is a young adult novel by Kiera Cass first published on April 14, 2012 by HarperCollins. In the end, my own feelings were pretty mixed though overall I did like it. Part of the reason is because despite the huge amount of hype it received, it has SUCH mixed reviews. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 13, 2017. A 3.5 for this compulsive page turner that somehow keeps the reader engaged through Prince Maxon’s Bachelor selection process - with decent writing, a fabulous cover, but minimal tension.
America was a character that I thought I wouldn't get along with, but in the end I actually liked her a lot. The first book in the captivating, #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series! I then binge read all five books in a day. But she's got 34 other girls to compete against and she's not sure if her heart is in it as fiercely as theirs seem to be. The opportunity to escape a rigid caste system, live in a palace, and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. meets dystopian fairy tale in Kiera Cass’s delightful debut. For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. It is the first in a five-book series, followed by The Elite (2013), The One (2014), The Heir (2015) and The Crown (May 2016). At HarperCollins, authors and their work are at the center of everything we do. A young adult series written by Kiera Cass, The Selection takes place in a dystopian world, in the country of Illea, which was once the United States and focuses on a competition designed to pick a woman to become the future wife of Prince Maxon and take on the role of Queen of Illea.
Terribly developed and simultaneously unrealistic characters. Some people hated it and some loved it! Prepare to be swept into a world of breathless fairy-tale romance, swoonworthy characters, glittering gowns, and fierce intrigue perfect for readers who loved Divergent, Delirium, or The Wrath & the Dawn. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. Too much eye gazing and crying at points but I really really liked it. Fast, FREE delivery, video streaming, music, and much more. I definitely ate up the romance. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the Enter key is pressed. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks. But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. Included with a Kindle Unlimited membership. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. Aspen I didn't like quite so much, yet I couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for him. The house of Mark Twain, the Brontë sisters, Thackeray, Dickens, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King Jr., Maurice Sendak, Shel Silverstein, and Margaret Wise Brown, HarperCollins has a long and rich history that reaches back to the early nineteenth century and offers our publishing team a depth of experience. 1-Click ordering is not available for this item. I flew through this book (and the series) in two days. A good solid read! Please try again. This book was so addicting and I cant quite put my finger on why. There world building is bad, but the romance is really what you keep reading for. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 9, 2020. Then America meets Prince Maxon—and realizes that the life she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined. Discover a breathless fairy-tale romance with swoon-worthy characters, glittering gowns, fierce intrigue, and a dystopian world that will captivate readers who loved Veronica Roth’s Divergent, Ally Condie’s Matched, and Lauren Oliver’s Delirium. The fast-paced action will have readers gasping for the upcoming sequel.” (Booklist)^“A cross between The Hunger Games (minus the bloodsport) and The Bachelor (minus the bloodsport), this trilogy launch is a lot of fun. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. I really liked the plot: it had a dash of Dystopian in it but was more focused on the competition side of things which was a lot of fun to read! The Selection (March 26, 2012 and April 24, 2012) 2. Saudi Arabian filmmaker Haifaa Al-Mansour will direct Netflix ’s upcoming film “ The Selection,” based on the first entry in Kiera Cass’ popular book series. For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. Not so Sure.
To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. Founded in 1819, William Collins & Sons published a range of Bibles, atlases, dictionaries, and reissued classics, expanding over the years to include legendary authors such as H. G. Wells, Agatha Christie, J. R. R. Tolkien, and C. S. Lewis. Previous page of related Sponsored Products.
To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. Cute story, a bit of fluff, but very entertaining. I've always been a bit wary of massively hyped books but I finally decided to give it a go. America's story 1. The first thing I did when I had finished reading was buy this book and then the next in the series. In 1987, as Harper & Row, it was acquired by News Corporation. The worldwide book group was formed following News Corporation's 1990 acquisition of the British publisher William Collins & Sons. And I will be reading the rest of them. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2019. The Selection 5-Book Box Set: The Complete Series. Discover the first book in the captivating, #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series.
Except Kiera Cass just makes this age-old cliché a thousand times better!
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3.5 for The Bachelor meets Non-violent Divergent and Hunger Games - Dystopian? Terrible plot. it is probably my favorite book series ever. The Crown (May 3, 2016) Something we hope you'll especially enjoy: FBA products qualify for FREE Shipping. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. © 2008-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Fiction About Girls & Women for Young Adults, Science Fiction & Dystopian Romance for Young Adults. Learn more about the program. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. The world-building was interesting too, though the number castes had a few oddities that didn't make much sense to me. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. I liked the idea behind it however and I'm intrigued to see how it develops in the next books.
But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. If anyone knows the story of 'Oliver Twist', they'll know EXACTLY which character was brought to mind when I read this and it was not a pretty picture. The characters in this book took a little adjusting to.
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