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The Selection | Kiera Cass

The Selection by Kiera Cass

My Rating: 5/5 Stars

The selection series: don't we all remember the dystopian craze a couple years ago? I sure do, and these books sitting on my shelf are one of the memories I have of that time. Because of the quarantine, I've been searching for light-hearted books to read, and this one, in particular, did not disappoint. My second read was just as enjoyable as I remember my first being.

The first book in this series introduces us to a world run by castes. Born into it at birth, you embody the number of your caste; it determines your career, your social status, your way of life. We meet America Singer, a five, with a secret and forbidden relationship with a six. Then, in an unexpected turn of events, she is chosen for the Selection, a competition between 35 girls to win the heart of Prince Maxon and be instantly elevated to royal status.

I recommend this book to anyone in a reading slump. If you like romance and caddy drama, you'll breeze through this one.

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  1. KatyaApril 8, 2020 at 1:10 PM

    Haha, I definitely remember the dystopian craze. It's why I have downloaded the divergent series on my iPad mini! I'm glad your second read is as great as the first. In times like this, I think we all need something to keep our mind off things. For me it is hands down reality TV. I find this dystopian series interesting, because normally tghe society is divided randomly (like in Hunger Games) or because of personality (like divergent) but I like how everyone is divided by economical standards, which is pretty reminiscent of today (income inequality anyone?). Although, we don't have a monarchy nor a giant bachelor, but the series is still entertaining. Although, I'm not a sucker for romances, so I enjoyed it when I was 13, but now I probably won't read it again. But still, it's great that you find pleasure in the series.

    One small critique: your last sentence has a typo. You wrote "his" instead of "this". Otherwise, I really liked your review. I can't wait for your reviews on the rest of the trilogy and then your overall opinion.

    Have a great day and stay safe,
    Katya (your #1 fan, even though she doesn't have insta)

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  2. AnonymousApril 10, 2020 at 8:02 AM

    Hey! Thank you for taking the time to read my post! Thanks for the edit, I went back in and fixed it as soon as possible. That's great that you have the hunger games, I remember really loving the series, maybe I should read them again sometime:)

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