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The Selection (The Selection, #1)

Kiera Cass

Start date: August 1, 2013

Finish date: August 30, 2013

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Feb 07, 2015 Andrea rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: love-the-cover

Okay, what kind of ending was that!!! I like this book. Honestly the book was kind of addicting, I wanted to keep reading more and more. And even though it was predictable I enjoyed it.

My problem is that the book was lacking a plot. I love beautiful romance stories, even if it is a love triangle, when they are executed perfectly. I really liked the love triangle but I felt like the whole book was just about that!!! I like my books with a little bit more of a story, with a really good plot. Unfo ...more

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Feb 26, 2013 Rachel rated it really liked it

Shelves: favorites, read-library, dystopian

For the fans of Cinder and Matched this book is a must read! Fast paced with exciting characters and an intriguing story line. This book will keep readers hooked till the last page and leave them screaming for more.

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Jun 30, 2014 Felicia rated it really liked it

For me it was basically the book version of a reality tv show, so of course I loved it. Sure it's not ever going to be a classic but it was a fluffy easy entertaining read and I can't wait to read the rest of the trilogy.

I have no idea how I am supposed to root for Aspen or Maxon when they are both so appealing. ...more

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Nov 15, 2017 Rachel rated it really liked it

Shelves: library-rental, young-adult, dystopian, romance, own-paper, series-finished, first-in-a-series, audiobook

I still enjoyed this the second time around. However, knowing what is coming in The Elite, I'm not as excited about finishing this one and starting the next.

Update July 2024Listened to the audiobook again in 2024. Sent @ book to Camp Pamunkey Ridge with Kylie and wanted to re-read it before she got back. Finished it 5 minutes before arriving to pick her up. I enjoyed it again, and while I do really enjoy many audiobooks read by Amy Rubinate, I felt like this reading was a bit soap opera-ish and ...more

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Sep 28, 2012 Kiera rated it it was amazing

can't wait for the second ...more

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Dec 01, 2012 Rachel rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: dystopian, romance, young-adult, sci-fi, series-unfinished, own-paper, own-kindle, first-in-a-series, fantasy, bought

This was my second attempt at The Selection, so I started out listening to the audio version this time around and I ended up getting into it pretty fast. I probably listened to about half and read the other half on my Kindle. I am already 32% into The Elite and am enjoying it as well. Oh yeah, and for now, I'm Team Maxon :) ...more

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