The One (The Selection, #3) by Kiera Cass - Restarting June 24th 2020

[Lily]

I'll stay and still respond to your comments. I still wanna see a different perspective on what happens

[Maddie]

Alright :) thanks

I'm chapter 7 now I think but can't check spoilers yet coz I'm on my phone. It's good though. love this series :) but America does good at annoying me

[Maddie]

Lian wrote: "Chapter 7, Page 51, 16%

Is Elise a spy for the Northern Rebels? Georgia mentioned they knew what happens in the palace, and it seems they know the girls at a personal level. Plus, it was mentioned..."

(view spoiler)[I think it'll be a guard or something. But yeah, could be. It would make sense. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Lu wrote: "Lian wrote: "Chapter 7, Page 51, 16%

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(view spoiler)[Yeah I was thinking Kriss too, but wouldn't it be so shocking if it was Celeste!! Why don't you like Kriss? I love her! (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Lu wrote: "Chapter 9, 23%

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(view spoiler)[If I was America I'd be sooooo pissed off that he took my money away! But so weird that after seeing Maxon and Kriss kiss (haha rhyming) America found the right words to say to her family. And the fact that Clarkson took Maxon away after their time on the roof really sucked. :( I don't know why Clarkson hates America so much! I really like Amberly though, especially after reading her novella. (hide spoiler)]

[Lily]

Maddison wrote: "Lu wrote: "Chapter 9, 23%

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I have to work on reading the novellas! I haven't read them but I already really like Queen Amberly, as well :)

[Maddie]

Ah yeah read them! I mean, I think I read major spoilers in the Marlee novella, but it was mentioned as #2.5, when it really contains HEEEEEAPS of spoilers for I suppose after book 3.

[Maddie]

Lian wrote: "Chapter 16, Page 146, 45%

I bet she has August and Georgia in mind to be her guests.
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How did you even think of that? XD (view spoiler)[I assumed it would be a trick, like one of the girls was supposed to pick Maxon lol. But Georgia and Nicoletta is a good idea :) And the fact that she's telling them everything is awesome! And the whole rebel attack is what Marlee's novella is about, if I can remember clearly. Well that features in it, so I knew it was spoilers for The One. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Lu wrote: "Lian wrote: "Chapter 16, Page 146, 45%

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I was thinking the same thing!!! hahaha"

Really? Darnit I'm so oblivious haha.

[Maddie]

47% through now. Loving it :D Don't want to put it down. This always happens with these books haha. I've heard I should stop at The One, but there's no way that's happening haha. I'm going to keep reading them.

[Luci]

Maddison wrote: "Lu wrote: "Lian wrote: "Chapter 7, Page 51, 16%

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She's so perfect and lovable that makes me think something's reeeally wrong with her, I always suspect from characters that do everything right.

I haven't read any novellas either, mostly because I read somewhere about the spoilers they contain and wanted to make sure I read the main books before risking to ruin them...

[Maddie]

Yeah that's why I only read the novellas in order, but apparently even #2.5 contained spoilers for #3, even though I don't know how that happened? I was really pissed off as I was reading it. I'm such a stickler for order.

[Lily]

Was 2.5 published after 3 came out? If so, that's probably why there were spoilers.

[Maddie]

I'm not sure. I just assumed it wouldn't matter :/ So bummed.

63% through. So amazing! (view spoiler)[ All this crap with Clarkson, and the change with Celeste! I get where Elise was coming from though, about how America always just needs to steal the show. It would really piss me off. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Lian wrote: "Chapter 21, Page 211, 65%


Ugggh, This is so upsetting! I get that the king has his own issues to deal with and isn't the nicest person ever, but I hate him so much for manipulating Maxon and Amer..."

Nooo I'm 2% off reading this spoiler :p I'll read it when I get home tonight then.

[Lily]

Maddison wrote: Nooo I'm 2% off reading this spoiler :p I'll read it when I get home tonight then.

Oh no! I'm sorry >.<

[Maddie]

Grrr I might just say all of my thoughts now anyway haha. And then I'll read what you wrote haha.

63%
Clarkson (view spoiler)[Man how did he even know about the money in the first place? He mentioned it when they both walked in, but he didn't say anything about it. Just that it was suspicious how they finally have the Italians around. I'm in the middle of that section though so I can't say much more. (hide spoiler)]
Celeste (view spoiler)[I kind of had a feeling that this would happen, that her and America would get close. And I get what she's feeling, about the whole fame needing publicity thing. (hide spoiler)]
Elise (view spoiler)[I like how she provides a new view to all of the other girls about duty and honour. It's like she's there for such a deeper reason than everyone else. (hide spoiler)]
America (view spoiler)[I don't like the way she can't just follow the rules. It's true, the whole thing about how the Princess can't rebel all the time. It's just so frustrating how she's still the favourite, but she can't just change everything and expect everything to be okay! (hide spoiler)]

[Lily]

Maddison wrote: "Grrr I might just say all of my thoughts now anyway haha. And then I'll read what you wrote haha.

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Elise [spoilers removed]
America [spoil..."

(view spoiler)[I understand where you're coming from, but I actually like how America could bend the rules to follow what she thinks and what she feels is right. Not many people are brave enough to do that - to do the opposite of what the "respected people" wants and expects you to do. I guess I'm partial to this because of my personal struggles, but I admire her for that. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Yeah but it's such typical YA books, it gets so frustrating. You never get a passive shy heroine, which is what most people relate to.

[Maddie]

I've got 50 pages to go, and I'll read them tomorrow :)

[Maddie]

Holding off reading any more spoilers until I get to the end, so I can just do a big dump haha. Such a good book though! I'm 85% through.

[Maddie]

Lian wrote: "Chapter 19, Page 179, 55%

I was hoping at least one of the other girls would not sentence their prisoner"

(view spoiler)[Yeah me too! But fair enough at their reactions when she did it anyway. (hide spoiler)]

[Maddie]

Lian wrote: "Chapter 21, Page 211, 65%


Ugggh, This is so upsetting! I get that the king has his own issues to deal with and isn't the nicest person ever, but I hate him so much for manipulating Maxon and Amer..."

Gosh I agree 100%! I mean, I know the whole point of the Selection is for show for the rest of the people, but still! He's meant to choose one girl, and his dad doesn't like his pick. Out of all of the people he could choose, he came to the one decision his dad didn't want. How frustrating! I mean, it's bound to happen coz it's a book, but anyway.

[Maddie]

Lu wrote: "Lian wrote: "Chapter 21, Page 211, 65%

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I sure want to keep with the series, but not gonna be able this month or, probably, the next one :(
I'm currently 65..."

Holy crap I know right!? Gosh! And she's all like 'Maxon I know I love you. It just came to me,' and then suddenly she's not sure and she doesn't know? And the way she's so selfish about Aspen too, being like 'I'll always need him in my life'. SHE CAN'T HAVE EVERYTHING!!!!

[Maddie]

Review: This one was a rather emotional ride, I'll say that. First of all (view spoiler)[Celeste died :( I'm really glad she let go of her mean side and opened up. I saw it coming, but still glad it happened :) And so did Amberly and Clarkson and America's dad and Anne. So many people died! :( (hide spoiler)] Secondly, I thought that (view spoiler)[Maxon was going to die, and that he definitely wasn't going to choose America after he caught her with Aspen! That was such a close call. (hide spoiler)] That must've been so awkward for America when (view spoiler)[Aspen walked in on her and Maxon in bed. I mean, it's happened to me a few times, but nothing as awkward as it being an 'ex'-boyfriend. That would've been so awkward. (hide spoiler)] But legit, the ending was perfect. I mean, exactly the way to describe (view spoiler)[a wedding. (hide spoiler)] And I loved Maxon's (view spoiler)[love letters. (hide spoiler)] They were seriously adorable. This book was seriously chock-full of stuffs! Can't wait for the next one, even though people say it's bad.

[Lily]

Maddison wrote: "Review: This one was a rather emotional ride, I'll say that. First of all [spoilers removed] Secondly, I thought that [spoilers removed] That must've been so awkward for America when [spoilers remo..."

Wait, what?! (view spoiler)[How did I miss Celeste's death?!?!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!?!?!??!?!??!?!?!?!?!?! DID SHE REALLY?! I HAVE TO GO BACK AND REREAD THAT PART (hide spoiler)]

[Lily]

I'M CRYING

[Lily]

(view spoiler)[Now it totally makes sense. I was wondering why Celeste didn't go to the wedding. My heart... Help. (hide spoiler)]

[Luci]

Lian wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

OMG :O you found out like this?? poor thing... I know right, that was totally unfair and makes no sense to me, right when she was getting things right :(

[Luci]

Maddison wrote: "Review: This one was a rather emotional ride, I'll say that. First of all [spoilers removed] Secondly, I thought that [spoilers removed] That must've been so awkward for America when [spoilers remo..."

I agree, (view spoiler)[for a moment I thought both Maxon and Aspen could be dead, and I totally share your opinion about America's reluctance to let go of Aspen, she just didn't want to risk being alone in the end, it wasn't even about love but just selfishness. (hide spoiler)]

I hear the next book has many bad reviews because it's not about America's life, and maybe wasn't what people expected, but I can't help being intrigued and make my own opinion about it :)

[Maddie]

Yeah but I'm really keen to read it anyway.

Lian: (view spoiler)[Yeah it was a really quick scene in the book. Idk how you could miss it though haha. It was at the start of the rebel invasion when they were shooting everyone. Before Maxon. It just said 'Celeste got a bullet in the back of the head'. I think that's all. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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[[deleted user]]

Reading chapter 6:
(view spoiler)[I like Georgia. America talking to her in such an informal and relaxed way was such a nice change. I also wish she had more girls to talk to, girls she's not competing with. It's sad the other girls are always on their toes, and I miss Marlee; they had a good relationship. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Chapter 7:
Funny how when the Queen asks about(view spoiler)[Natalie, they all say how they think about her every day and we haven't seen her name since she left. Yeah, they can't stop thinking about her, I'm sure. Or the others. (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

Anna wrote: "Reading chapter 6:
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(view spoiler)[ I really like Georgia too. I wonder who the other girl is that they think would make a good Queen. I miss Marlee as well. Their friendship was very genuine. It would be so weird sharing stories of what you have done with the Prince. I would not handle sharing him haha! (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

Anna wrote: "Chapter 7:
Funny how when the Queen asks about[spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ haha totally agree! It is funny how the queen can understand how they are feeling in the competition. I would hate to have found my husband that way! (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

chapter 12 (view spoiler)[ I really liked seeing Celeste break down and say the reasons why she wanted to stay in the selection. It made her character a bit more real! (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

[Shae]

chapter 13 (view spoiler)[ This was a very exciting chapter! I can't believe America got shot :O
So glad they are safe and heading back to the palace. This just added a whole new dimension to the story (view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)] (hide spoiler)]

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Shae wrote: "chapter 13 This was a very exciting chapter! I can't believe America got shot :O
So glad they are safe and heading back to the palace. This just added a whole new dimension to the story [spoilers..."
Same, I enjoyed this chapter a lot! (view spoiler)[I'm glad that they're adding more rebels stuff into the story, that is one thing I missed in the previous books (they're a dystopian series, after all,
and you cannot say there are rebels and not make them appear).
I was also very happy when America took Paige with her,
it was so nice and selfless. This is the America I like. (hide spoiler)]

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Shae wrote: "Anna wrote: "Reading chapter 6:
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This is a reread for me but I cannot remember who she was! So annoying!
Also, (view spoiler)[ why would you wanna know where the other girls stood in relation to Maxon? I mean, I get it, but nothing good can come from there, especially since they're not friends. It's one thing if Marlee was there and America and her discussed it but none of the four girls are friends. Sometimes Kriss and American say they are but in my opinion, their relationship is too changeable. (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

I finished the book yesterday but forgot to update. How are you doing?
Half-way through the book things started picking up and that was amazing! A lot of things that were lacking in the previous books, like (view spoiler)[rebel attacks or casualties (hide spoiler)] were a part o this book and I'm so glad, because otherwise everything would have been too perfect.
Did you have a favourite girl? I never asked.
If you haven't finished it I can still discuss it with you :)

[Paula]

Tayla wrote: "@abbie

EXACTLY MY POINT !!!

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I agree I literally think (view spoiler)[ she killed Anne so we didn't feel bad that Lucy got Aspen and not her (hide spoiler)]

[Paula]

Sarah wrote: "Tessa wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Tessa wrote: "Sarah wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

Same. Another reason why I hated the ending."

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Yeah, that ending was so ru..."

Omg yes! This! (view spoiler)[ I literally came to this discussion because I did not understand what that meant. Anne was gone? And nobody was concerned enough to find out where she went? Huh? (hide spoiler)]

[Paula]

Tessa wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Tessa wrote: "Sarah wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

Same. Another reason why I hated the ending."

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Yeah, that ending was so rushed [spoilers..."

agree! agree! So glad I came to this discussion to have some of my complaints about this book validated. haha

[Paula]

Sarah wrote: "Tessa wrote: "Sarah wrote: "[spoilers removed]"

Same. Another reason why I hated the ending."

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yeah, what was the point? lame

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[Dannii]

I'm in :)

[Stella]

Dannii wrote: "I'm in :)"

Great!

[Pragya]

Till Chapter 6 (view spoiler)[ We are on Book 3 and America is still confused between Aspen and Maxon.
America been seductive was so out of her element.
Maxon and America seems to have a lot of disputes whenever they talk these days.
Northern rebels also like America. She is gaining supporters but I am more intrigued to know the name of the other one rebels has on mind.
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[Stella]

Chapter 6
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Wow.

I am not quite sure about Maxon. I don't think he is purposely being rude but he is getting very mad at America quickly. I understand she is not the easiest to communicate with but he knows her well. I just wish she would try a little more though.

(I found it funny when America was trying so hard to be flirty.)

I like that so many people are siding with America. I think Maxon and America needed to that talk with August and Georgia. I like Georgia she seems very sweet and I hope in the end, she meets Marlee and they all become best friends. (hide spoiler)]