The Selection Series by Kiera Cass

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.

But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.

Then America meets Prince Maxon. 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.

Book 1 Start Date: February 1st, 2018

[Brandy]

I've wanted to try this series on for awhile, however I have mixed feelings. I have heard both good and bad. Time to make my own decision.

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

Brandy wrote: "I've wanted to try this series on for awhile, however I have mixed feelings. I have heard both good and bad. Time to make my own decision."

Same here! I've been wanting to for awhile but I've been afraid that it'd be really bad.

[Stephanie]

I liked this series. I love how she renamed certain place but you can still figure out what they are. I wasn’t to fond of the Heir however.

[Stacey]

Not my favorite series, but I don't regret the time I spent reading them. I do agree with Stephanie on the fifth spin off book 'The Heir'. Don't waste your time on that one.

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

Do I smell a love triangle coming in the near future?

[Stacey]

Yeah, except its more like multiple..

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

It's like the Bachelor!

[Brandy]

I'm still on hold :( boo

[Brandy]

Ok I feel like such a bonehead! So I went to Audible to see how much the book would be so I wouldn't have to wait on the library. It turns out I OWN IT!!!! I bought it on a sale a while back. I think this may be a sign that I have a problem with buying too many books, I can't keep track of them.

[Brandy]

Started this morning. The beginning reminds me of the hunger games with the classes and the poverty. Even being put into a lottery that will change your life.

[Suzanne (Fiction, Stardust, PinkiePie)]

Don’t expect too much, its a one-time-read if you are so much worn out that your brain cannot consume any more info from real life. Then you will like ir

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

This book is like a cross between the Hunger Games and the Bachelor.

The cattiness is getting to me. I'm almost finished. But I do like the book.

[Brandy]

I just finished. Is this a series read or will it switch to buddy read for those that want to continue? I do want to see what happens next.

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

I just finished too! I was thinking I could just leave it here and turn it into a series read. I've already added the other 3 books to our "to-read" list. I definitely want to finish too. I enjoyed the book more than I thought I would.

[Brandy]

Well I totally want to see what happens now.
Yeah the girls were catty but they didn't piss me off as much as Aspen
also do we think the rebels might have an inside track? (view spoiler)[ they are able to pretty much come and go as they please into the castle without much effort it seems. They have to have someone on the inside letting them in. I am sure some of the guards might be pissed about the draft and willing to help the rebels. And what do you think they are looking for? Do you think that Aspen might be willing to join them if he thinks it might help him get America back? (hide spoiler)]

[Stephanie]

This so exciting! I love seeing what you guys are thinking!! You have to keep going. It gets really good.

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

Brandy I completely agree, I am annoyed with Aspen at this point.

That's a great point you bring up about the rebels (view spoiler)[Who would be our "inside man". I doubt it's a girl because it's been going on for quite some time, but they come and go so often and pretty easily (hide spoiler)]

I've got the audio version of book 2, but I like having the ebook too, so I'm not sure if I'll wait for that to come in or just start listening to the second until the ebook comes in.

Does everyone have book 2 already?

[Brandy]

I have book 2. I kinda want to keep going so I don't forget stuff

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

Okay, I'll try to start listening today with you. I better put book 3 on hold too while I'm at it.

[Brandy]

So I couldn't turn it off, I just finished.

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

Holy cow! That's a good sign. I better get started today.

[Brandy]

you listening or reading?

[Brandy]

I am glad that the series is complete so we don't have to wait

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

I'm going to listen - and yeah me too!

[M.K.]

Finished the first three books of the series. I liked it, totally the bachelor and hunger games, which I thought was funny. I’ve put off reading the next three... let me know if that becomes a buddy read.

[Brandy]

I will most likely finish the whole series, however I think i will skip the one with all the short stories. I don't tend to like those much

[Stephanie]

The second trilogy is no where near as good. I was disappointed. She did write another book called the Siren which is ok.

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

I can't stop listening but.... America's jealousy is putting me seriously on edge.

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

Her back and forth between the two is stressing me out lol. I just want it all to be over and America to end up with Maxon. I'm only halfway through the second book... I don't know if I can go through two more books of this stress! hahaha.

[Brandy]

Well you have a bit more back and forth, but I have faith in you. You can do it!!! I just finished the one. So is book 4 a continuation or a spin off? Because I felt like The One had an ending.

[Stacey]

Books 4 and 5 is the story of America and Maxon's daughter who has her own selection. It wasn't all that great.

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

Oh thank goodness I only have to endure 1 more book of the jealousy! I only have 3 hours left of the Elite. I should have it finished before I leave work :)

[Brandy]

Stacey,
Would you suggest ending it after the One and calling it good?

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

Starting book 3 today!

[Stephanie]

Personally I was satisfied with the trilogy. It was a good ending.

[Stacey]

Brandy,
Yes I would! The 4th and 5th weren't terrible, but there's much better books to fill your time.

[Sara, The Meme Mod!]

I definitely paused for a week when the whole Dad thing happened... but I'm finished now!