Book Review: The Selection by Kiera Cass

 


The Selection by Kiera Cass - 4 Stars 
Book 1 in The Selection series

"The Selection" by Kiera Cass is a popular young adult dystopian romance novel, the first in a series that follows America Singer, a young girl living in a future society where people are divided into castes. Set in the kingdom of Illéa, the story centers around a competition called "The Selection," where 35 girls from various castes are chosen to compete for the heart of Prince Maxon and the chance to become the next queen.

The main character of America enters the competition to please her family and earn money to support them, even though her heart belongs to Aspen, a boy from a lower class family. Unexpectedly, she is chosen and whisked away to the palace, where she meets the charming Prince Maxon. Despite her initial disdain for the competition, America begins to form a friendship with Maxon, which slowly develops into something more complicated as she navigates palace politics, jealousy among the girls, and her conflicting feelings for Aspen and Maxon.

My thoughts: I haven't read a book like this in some time and it was fun going back to my YA roots with something like this. I buddy read it with my friend Lauren and we both really enjoyed the premise. There is a big love triangle in this book and I was here for it LOL -- full of DRAMA! I don't love America kinda leading both guys around by the nose but in the circumstances, I'll move on from that. Very engaging story and people who like light, romantic dystopian and entertaining fiction would like this. It might not be the most groundbreaking entry in the genre, but its engaging characters and fast-paced plot make it a fun read for those who appreciate a mix of fairy-tale romance and social commentary.

Excited to read book 2!

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