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Series Read: The Selection
Angie wrote: "Caitlen wrote: "I just finished chapter 2. I'm liking it so far, though I'm really hoping this isn't going to turn into an annoying love triangle....."
Yes!!! YA has so many of them. They aren't ..."
agreed. Love tri's are bogus!!! my man hardly ever wins lol and that's the main reason I hate them! I'm a sore loser!
Yes!!! YA has so many of them. They aren't ..."
agreed. Love tri's are bogus!!! my man hardly ever wins lol and that's the main reason I hate them! I'm a sore loser!
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Angie wrote: "I started The Elite tonight and I'm already have way through it. I'm really enjoying it so far."yay!!
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Five major books - There are the three books told from America's POV. Then there are going to be just two books from Eadlyn's POV.
There are also the novellas, which are going to be re-released in hardback at the end of the year.
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Oh. Definitely. I look at it as a trilogy and then a duo because of the two different story arcs.
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I have read the whole series! I LOVE IT! i can not wait for the Heir, i have also read the short stories of the prince, and guard, trying to get the queen.I might join you guys with them, i love to reread it. :]
Daisy wrote: "At the moment I'm ten chapters (pg 118) into the first book, and I can definitely understand why people have been saying it is predictable. Most things so far I have seen coming except when [spoile..."No! That's why I thought this book was special. You thought you'd already predicted everything, then Kiera Cass would do something last minute and surprise you.
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1. What do you think about the characters? (America, Maxon, Aspen, etc.)
2. What do you think about the application process for the Selection?
3. What do you think about the actual Selection and how its run?
4. What do you think about the contestants in the Selection?
5. How did you like the book?
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1. How do you think the ending of The Selection will affect The Elite?
2. Do you think America will get into trouble in The Elite?
3. Team Aspen or Team Maxon?
1. What do you think about the characters? (America, Maxon, Aspen, etc.) I love America, Maxon, Georgie, much more. Aspen I get, but dislike.2. What do you think about the application process for the Selection? It's grueling. Obviously, it's rigged. But I don't really have an opinion about it.
3. What do you think about the actual Selection and how its run? It's a good process.
4. What do you think about the contestants in the Selection? Some of them are really nice, but others not. I was surprised when Ashley didn't make it.
5. How did you like the book? I really liked it!
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1. What do you think about the characters? (America, Maxon, Aspen, etc.)
I like America but I find it annoying how she's so indecisive (e.g. how she couldn't work out how she felt about Maxon, while I thought it was really obvious!), and also a little hypocritical about castes (she said she didn't like people who judge on what caste you're in, yet at one point she definitely said 'I enjoy the company of Sixes').
Maxon I don't really like if I'm honest... I don't know why. I think the author should have worked harder to get rid of the initial impression of him being a creep (well, I at least felt this way, because of the Selection and all that). I just would have liked it if he was described more.
I was surprised at how much I liked Aspen because I don't usually like the over-protective husband-must-provide-for-wife kind of guys. But, yeah, I found him to be kind of sweet even if he did sometimes make the wrong choices.
2. What do you think about the application process for the Selection?
Well, I like the fact that the girls apply willingly rather than it being compulsory.
3. What do you think about the actual Selection and how it's run?
I wish there were more tests that the girls had to go through like seeing how they would act at a formal tea party with the queen of another country or something, rather than it being solely about Maxon's opinions. It's good that they do it that way but it doesn't seem like it would make for a strong queen.
4. What do you think about the contestants in the Selection?
To be honest, I found it really confusing how sometimes they were portrayed as will-do-anything-to-get-what-they-want kind of girls, and sometimes they were totally friendly towards America. Celeste I did not like as a character - I found her unrealistic, cliché and more of a plot-device than a person.
5. How did you like the book?
I enjoyed it, but had a couple of complaints. I ended up giving it 3 stars out of 5. My review is here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Pre-reading discussion questions for The Elite:
1. How do you think the ending of The Selection will affect The Elite?
I think the love triangle is destined to become a much bigger thing in the plot, and the remaining girls in the Selection will be more involved since now there is less of them. I'm also expecting a little more depth on the rebels and their history.
2. Do you think America will get into trouble in The Elite?
With Maxon? I doubt it. With Aspen? Probably. With Celeste? Heck yeah!
3. Team Aspen or Team Maxon?
I don't know. Love triangles usually put me off the girl being with either of the boys, but I know eventually she probably will, so in that sense I'm normally driven by whatever the book is telling me at the time. For instance, if at that moment of time it looks like she's more likely to end up (happily) with Maxon, I will probably ship him, and vice versa. If I had to pick one though, I'd probably say Team Aspen. I just can't see her pining for Maxon in the same way she did for Aspen in The Selection. :)
Daisy wrote: "I've just finished The Selection and as far as the storyline with Marlee acting weird goes, my theory is [spoilers removed]":D I have to say, you pick up on a lot of things. You find out in The Elite!
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Daisy wrote: "Why, thank you! :D Yeah, I'm excited to see where that story goes in The Elite.":)
So I'm a bit behind but on chapter 10 of the first book and I love it so far.
I just finished
and I have to say I truly enjoy this series. I think this was the best so far. I'm interested to see where the next book
goes.
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I am loving the selection. It is really good!
Discussion Questions for The Selection:1. What do you think about the characters? (America, Maxon, Aspen, etc.) - I love America's and Maxon's character. By the end of the book Aspen really got on my nerves haha
2. What do you think about the application process for the Selection? It's interesting way to find your partner but I suppose it's much like an arranged marriage except he has some sort of a choice haha
3. What do you think about the actual Selection and how its run? I loved the idea of the whole thing, it made for a fun read.
4. What do you think about the contestants in the Selection? oooo I hate celeste!
5. How did you like the book? Loved it 5 out of 5!
Erin (The Hardcover Lover) wrote: "I'm glad to see that so many people are enjoying these books! We should let Kiera know that we're reading!"Yes! How would we contact her though?
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Wow, that would be awesome! I love that this group gives its members the chance to interact with authors so much. It's something I've never really been able to do before and it's a load of fun. ;)
I'm reading The Elite at the moment and I really do love it. I don't get where all the bad reviews come from. I mean, I understand that it's not a literary masterpiece but I'm enjoying it a lot! And I'm totally team Maxon. I don't even like Aspen.
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I don't understand, either. I think too many people went into the first book thinking that it was going to be something more than it was and just expected too much.
I think they were just meant to be light reads that brush seriousness, but I do think they are perfect way to introduce younger teenage girls to dystopia and science fiction.
Erin (The Hardcover Lover) wrote: "Danique wrote: "I'm reading The Elite at the moment and I really do love it. I don't get where all the bad reviews come from. I mean, I understand that it's not a literary masterpiece but I'm enjoy..."I think you're right. I went into The Selection with low expectations because of the reviews, but I ended up loving it. I think it's a fluffy and light read. It does feel more like a cute romancy book than a dystopian read to me, and I think that's fine. So, I totally agree with you.
Danique wrote: "I'm reading The Elite at the moment and I really do love it. I don't get where all the bad reviews come from. I mean, I understand that it's not a literary masterpiece but I'm enjoying it a lot! An..."I agree too! I think The Selection was interesting, The Elite was good, and The One was amazing. Although, I did feel that The Elite was slightly better than The Selection, although some parts weren't as good.
Angie wrote: "Rose wrote: "Danique wrote: "I'm reading The Elite at the moment and I really do love it. I don't get where all the bad reviews come from. I mean, I understand that it's not a literary masterpiece ...":) But, you still have The heir. :)
Rose wrote: "Angie wrote: "Rose wrote: "Danique wrote: "I'm reading The Elite at the moment and I really do love it. I don't get where all the bad reviews come from. I mean, I understand that it's not a literar..."And the short stories!
Rose wrote: "Danique wrote: "I'm reading The Elite at the moment and I really do love it. I don't get where all the bad reviews come from. I mean, I understand that it's not a literary masterpiece but I'm enjoy..."I agree. The Elite was better, although the way America changed her mind all the time annoyed me. Also, I found the (view spoiler) thing about the King pretty shocking. And the Marlee thing, of course. I can't wait to read The One, but I'm waiting until next month. I'm reading The Prince and The Guard now, and I don't really have an opinion yet. I don't really care for Aspen, so I don't know if I'll like his story. You made me really excited to read The One though.
Danique wrote: "Rose wrote: "Danique wrote: "I'm reading The Elite at the moment and I really do love it. I don't get where all the bad reviews come from. I mean, I understand that it's not a literary masterpiece ...":D I haven't read the short stories yet, but I sure am going to!
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Right? I loved The One because it was all over the place.
Erin Lynn wrote: "Angie wrote: "The One....O.M.G!!!! This one thing happened and I had to read it three times before I would believe that it actually happened. That book is crazy!"Right? I loved The One because it..."
Yeah! :D
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Oh yeah... I think it would have made for a good duo because a lot of The Elite got boring, but The One is amazing! I hope you enjoy it. :)
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Mine too!
Angie wrote: "Things get crazy in The One. It's my favorite out of the three."Me three! :D
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I hope you enjoy it, Daisy! I can't wait to see what you think of it. :)
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Yes! It's the final one (I think), and I think it's going to be about Eadlyn. Don't quote me on that though. I do know that the two new books to this series pushed back another series that Kiera was working on.
I've already got my name on the list for The Heir at the library. I'm 15 of 26 people on hold so far. I should get it as soon as it comes out because they ordered so many copies. I can't wait!!!! I absolutely loved The One, it was my favorite so far in the series.
Erin Lynn wrote: "Angie wrote: "Just discovered there is a fifth book. I just couldn't be happier right now. :)"Yes! It's the final one (I think), and I think it's going to be about Eadlyn. Don't quote me on that ..."
yay! :)
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Daisy wrote: "Okay, I finished The One yesterday, and let me just say... WOW. It was amazing! It was so unpredictable which was awesome because I really wasn't expecting that from this book! Very excited to see ..."A-di-lynn? There is a pronounciation sheet I saw out there a while ago, I think that's how you say it...
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I'm interested to see the next generation in The Heir, not just America and you-know-who's kids (trying not to spoil here!). Seeing if people like (view spoiler) had any children should be cool.
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I'm interested to see the next generat..."
That would be cool to see if they are all still making appearances in the book!
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Thank you, I think I will buy the ebook for that price!