The Elite (The Selection #2)

[Trisha]

This thread is to discuss The Elite, the second book in the Selection Series by Kiera Cass.

Pages: 336 pages

Length: 1 Month (December)

Participants: Alaina, Rachael.

Everyone reads at their own pace during a Buddy Read. Because participants can be at different parts of the book at different times, it is extremely important to mark spoilers so that the book is not ruined for someone who is not as far along as others!!!

Mark spoilers by placing {spoiler} before the text and {/spoiler} after the text but use the < and > instead of the { and }.


Happy Buddy Reading!

[Rachael]

So, I started this a bit early
Chapter 3: (view spoiler)[Maxon you had me at secret library. That scene reminded me a little bit of Beauty and the Beast. I would like to be part of the Selection partly because of Maxon but mostly because of the books (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

Chapter 9: (view spoiler)[ Poor Marlee. It seemed to happen very quickly though. It was good to see how America reacted but it may have hurt her chances (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

At Chapter 16 now. The below comment is about a previous chapter (13 I think) but only just remembered to post about it.
(view spoiler)[To me it is obvious that Celeste was the one who leaked the information for that magazine report. I can't believe that America did not realise that (unless she was being sarcastic?) (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

Chapter 19 (view spoiler)[ It surprises me that with all the troubles with the rebels, they don't think to check letters going in and out of the palace (or is it happening off page?). How do they know one of the Selection isn't a rebel? (hide spoiler)]

[Rachael]

Chapter 21(view spoiler)[ That was a good twist about Marlee, didn't expect that. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Oh man! You are so far ahead lol!

[Rachael]

Finished. I wanted to slow it down but strangely it was an addictive read.

PS. I will keep checking this thread and carry on discussing it with you

[Alaina]

haha okay thanks!

[Alaina]

Rachael wrote: "So, I started this a bit early
Chapter 3: [spoilers removed]"

Hahah yes! I want one of those!

[Alaina]

Ch 8: (view spoiler)[I'm really happy that she got to see her family and that they are seeing what is going on in the castle with their own eyes. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Ch 17: (view spoiler)[I have a bad feeling when it comes between Maxon and her right now. Which I don't want to happen because I like them together but Aspen being nearby makes things confusing.. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Rachael wrote: "At Chapter 16 now. The below comment is about a previous chapter (13 I think) but only just remembered to post about it.
[spoilers removed]"

Celeste is all kinds of evil to be honest.

[Alaina]

Ch 24: (view spoiler)[Why can't she just say, hey - I really like you. Please forget about Aspen. (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Finished: (view spoiler)[Now sure how I feel about the King's conversation with her but I'm excited with how this one ended. I'm intrigued to see what's going to happen in the next book! (hide spoiler)]

[Alaina]

Rachael wrote: "Chapter 9: [spoilers removed]"

Oh yeah, that kind of sucks but at least she is true to her heart.

[Alaina]

Rachael wrote: "Chapter 19 [spoilers removed]"

True, I never thought about it but it makes sense. Someone close to everyone could be helping the rebels.

[Cassie]

I've been flying through this series (I'm on book 4 right now) and am loving reading the thoughts as you all read! This series has been strangely addicting for me, and is exactly what I needed as an escape :)