May 2020 Dual BOTM- The Selection

[Tessa]

Feel free to read and start discussing this book on May 1st!

[Ani]

can't wait!

[Nancy]

This book is one of my favorites

[Tessa]

Ani wrote: "can't wait!"

Me neither!

[finn]

my friend has been begging me to read this book lately, she absolutely loves it. sadly the only place i can borrow it from is an app called libby, but there is a really long wait on it :(

[Lucy Tonks]

you might be able to find the book online if you type the selection pdf

[Ani]

You can find it on ebookhunter.net :)

[Lucy Tonks]

hi guys! have you started reading the selection? what are your thoughts?

[Emery Rose]

I LOVE it soo much! I have read it before and am so excited to read it again!

[Ani]

I already started yesterday with the audiobook and at first I wasn't sure about the narrator's voice but now I can't stop listening! I'm already on chapter 10! :)

[Ani]

I have to say, I know this was written years ago and therefore it doesn't have that big of a feminist touch in it, but I really don't like Aspen. I like America though. I've always liked her.

[Lucy Tonks]

i didn't like aspen either. but i won't lie, america annoyed me while reading the book , (view spoiler)[ (in the first three book we have america as a main character and in the last book we have her daughter eadlyn, ik a big number of people will disagree but i liked eadlyn more than america) (hide spoiler)]

[Tessa]

I didn't hate Aspen, but I didn't love him either. He's just kinda meh for me

[Tessa]

Lucy Tonks wrote: "i didn't like aspen either. but i won't lie, america annoyed me while reading the book (in the first three book we have america as a main character and in the last book we have her daughter eadlyn,..."

I liked America way more than Eadlyn. Also, please use a spoiler cover up since this might be the first time for some people!

[Emery Rose]

(view spoiler)[ I loved it! But the second and third titles were a bit of a dead giveaway because they are The Elite and The One. The Elite are the last six in the competition and The One is the girl who marries Prince Maxon. I feel like if you looked at them beforehand you would have realized she would become queen anyway. Great book, though. (hide spoiler)]

[Lucy Tonks]

Tessa wrote: "Lucy Tonks wrote: "i didn't like aspen either. but i won't lie, america annoyed me while reading the book (in the first three book we have america as a main character and in the last book we have h..."

oh sorry, i didn't realised i hadn't covered it. i hope i didn't spoiler anyone

[Tessa]

Haha you probably didn't since this is a reread for a lot of people, but I just wanted to make sure

[Tessa]

I think Marlee is my favorite character. What about y'all?

[finn]

i just started this book. i’m honestly not sure i’m gonna like it since it has a love triangle in it, but my friend loves it so i’m gonna give it a shot anyway.

[finn]

i just met Aspen 2 pages ago, and i already don’t like him lol

[Tessa]

Grace wrote: "i just met Aspen 2 pages ago, and i already don’t like him lol"

Haha

[Tessa]

So what do y'all think about the book so far?

[Tessa]

I personally liked it, like the story and everything, but some characters really tick me off.

[Ani]

I hate how often they mention the word "ladylike" and how that woman Silvia and Celeste act (even though I think Celeste is a good enough character). I just finished the book and I think there were some moments were I did find America annoying, but overall I like her. Maxon is my favorite, there's like, nothing wrong with him at all haha. And I really like Marlee and how her side of the story unfolds. I don't hate Aspen either but he annoys me a little. I think I'll keep going with the second book :)

[Ani]

Which characters tick you off Tessa?

[Tessa]

Ani wrote: "Which characters tick you off Tessa?"

America, for one. Her impulsiveness and indecisiveness annoys me. Aspen really annoyed me. Like, you need to let her go already! Anne kind of annoys me, and Kriss annoys me. She is such a doormat

[Ani]

Hahaha I have to agree with you on some of that. Aspen felt, for me, like that typical macho that wanted to be the men who made all the decisions and then regrets every single one of them instantly. He's so annoying. America also annoyed me when she was so self centered, or when she got mad at Maxon for no reason. Kriss was pretty unsubstantial to me as well lol.

[Tessa]

Ani wrote: "Hahaha I have to agree with you on some of that. Aspen felt, for me, like that typical macho that wanted to be the men who made all the decisions and then regrets every single one of them instantly..."

I totally agree, especially about Kriss.

[Nicola]

I’ve just started reading this! Currently one chapter in!

[Lucy Tonks]

hello, bookworms! how's reading going? where are you in the story?

[Emery Rose]

I LOVE this book so much! My favorite part is when America knees him in the you-know-what for trying to kiss her haha

[Emery Rose]

Aspen is also FREAKING CHEATING ON HER!! I hate him he’s a bad person

[Ani]

Hahaha I finished it yesterday and then read the Prince novella from Maxon's POV and it was hilarious. Now I think I'm starting The Elite :)

[Tessa]

Emery wrote: "I LOVE this book so much! My favorite part is when America knees him in the you-know-what for trying to kiss her haha"

Oh yes when I read that from Maxon's point of view I burst out laughing

[Tessa]

Maxon is just so gentle and he's willing to give America time to figure out what she wants- America on the other hand, if she saw him heavily contemplating her and another girl she would blow

[Nicola]

I’m absolutely loving this book so far!
I’ve yet to meet Maxon’s character but from what yall are saying he sounds lovely !
I’m still peeved at Aspen though!!
About to launch into Chapter 9 :D

[Nicola]

Ha so I’ve just read America’s and Maxon’s first encounter of each other. That was so not how I was expecting it to go ... 😂

[Lucy Tonks]

neither did i, but that was and is one of my favourite scenes

[Nicola]

Ahh I’m falling in love with this book. And I think I might have to fight a few ladies for Maxon...
Half way through now, I love the set up they have going on with each other.

[Ani]

He's pretty charming isn't he? And the story is very entertaining, I'm glad you're liking it Nicola :)

[Nicola]

Succumbing to Maxon’s charms definitely. Slightly melted at a few of the things he’s said and done, like major aww moments 😂

[Ani]

Oh I know! He's so charming and sweet and just, good. Which is something the rulers of that country need.

[Tessa]

Haha yes

[Lucy Tonks]

hey, y'all!! what are your opinions on the characters in the book?

[Lucy Tonks]

i won't lie the only reason this book is a four star book and not a five star is bc i found america really annoying, and the same goes with aspen

[Ani]

Sameeee. Aspen is so annoying I just want him to go away. America is annoying at times, but others I like her haha.

[Tessa]

I really end up liking Celeste. Not in this book though

[Ani]

I do too! in The One I start to love her. And still, she was a pretty good character since the beginning.

[Nancy]

(view spoiler)[Same here! I was so sad when she was shot in The One (hide spoiler)]

[Lucy Tonks]

same, i ended up liking celeste even more that i liked america. no regrets tho...