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# The Elite (The Selection, 2)

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Review: Compelling sequel! - [...] You know you have a good book in your hands when it just sticks to your fingers like glue. I started reading "The Elite", the sequel to Kiera Cass's riveting "The Selection", only a couple nights ago, and finished it last night! I read "The Selection" when it came out last year, and, much to my surprise, my sister devoured it on her own Kindle as well--and that's when you know you have an exceptionally interesting read in your hands. Thirty-five girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection, to win over Prince Maxon's heart. Just six remain. And only one will be chosen as the crown princess of Illea. Seventeen-year-old America still isn't sure where her heart lies. Her new and exciting romance with Maxon sweeps her off her feet, but when she sees Aspen standing guard around the palace, she can't help but be overcome with memories of her childhood sweetheart and the future they planned together. But the stakes are higher than before. The rebels' attacks are growing more frequent and destructive, and a devastating loss makes America question whether this is what she really wants. And with the clock ticking, America knows that a happy ending might be harder to achieve than she thought. One of the most significant aspects in "The Elite" is the romance--that swoon-worthy, heart-stopping romance. I finished "The Selection" in a state of indecision like America. Sure, Maxon's the handsome, charming prince, but Aspen's her ever-loyal childhood sweetheart! What's even more interesting in "The Elite" is that Ms. Cass never makes it obvious who America's going to end up with, something that a lot of YA novels tend to do from the beginning. As the story progresses, however, we're most definitely left to our own judgments of the characters, since every single one of them has their individual flaws and personalities. I don't want to taint your own judgment about Maxon, Aspen and America with my own, but let me just say that I'm definitely leaning towards one of the boys now! Another thing is that there's some great potential danger in having your heroine fence-sit so much over two boys, but I think Ms. Cass did a good job in not letting me hate on America for being a bit of a player. As for America herself, I definitely grow to like her even more in "The Elite". There's some great character development going on throughout the novel, and at the end of it, I got the picture of a strong, passionate heroine who still retains her seventeen-year-old-ness. What I mean by that is that while America is determined and well-meaning, she still makes rash mistakes and has a lot to learn about the world around her, especially since Illea is in a state of war. I also love the fact that she's just an overall kind person, who's compassionate and loyal to her family and friends, no matter what caste they're in. I especially loved her relationship with her dad--they're more like friends than anything, and that kind of reminded me of my own relationship with my dad. The plot of "The Elite" was no less intense than that of "The Selection", and it had me flipping through the pages like a madman. When I wrote in the synopsis earlier that the stakes are higher than before, I wasn't kidding. The tension is really up there throughout the novel, not only with the rebellion and the war, but also emotionally with the whole Selection and the pressure it puts on you as a contender. There are so many twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat, and it just makes me all the more excited to see how everything ends in the final book of the trilogy. Overall, "The Elite" is an exciting, engaging sequel with wonderfully dreamy romances, a strong and believable heroine and a gripping storyline. I highly recommend "The Selection Trilogy" for anyone who loves exciting stories--I've seen so many statements and reviews of the book making similarities with reality TV shows. Definitely worth a read! Rating: 4.5/5
Review: Solid follow-up to The Selection - If you haven't read The Selection, the series is set in the not-so-distant future when North America has gone through two more world wars and is now known as Ilea and has a royal family instead of a president. We're not quite sure exactly how all of this came about because America, the heroine, isn't sure herself. No one is really taught history like we're taught history today - and they history that they are taught is very selective. A very dystopian monarchy. Because a monarchy isn't something that most people would be amenable to, the royal family appease the people by marrying a commoner and that commoner is chosen by a process known as 'the selection.' Through a series of fights with her secret boyfriend, America ends up in the selection process and vying for the heart of Prince Maxon. Now we've reached the top 6 contenders and 'the elite' stage of the selection and America is still in the running! Not only does America have feelings for Prince Maxon, which she never expected, but her ex-boyfriend is now a palace guard and isn't going away without a fight. Add to that, there are rebels from both the North and the South attacking the palace for reasons that America is slowly starting to understand. As her feelings for Maxon grow, so do her doubts about her abilities to be the princess and future queen of Ilea. Not only is the selection a competition for Maxon's affection, it's a competition to see who can be the next queen of the country. I mean - can you imagine? I can't imagine being Kate Middleton (sigh...luff her) who endured years of trial by fire with the British royal family, but to be put through an actual competition against other girls? That's absolutely awful. All this internal turmoil is happening while America is still competing against five other girls. Some of the girls are her friends - Marlee is one of her best friends - while others will do anything for the crown and when I say anything, I mean anything. They're forced to work and learn how to be princesses together, while still being pitted against each other. Each girl is there for a specific reason and America knows that the only person keeping her in the selection is Maxon himself. The other girls have connections overseas, strong connections within the country or are simply favorites with the public. Politically, there are many reasons for them to be in the selection but America has nothing to bring to the table except that she's from one of the lower castes. I've left out the caste system too, haven't I? It's pretty much what it sounds like although there are some details that you'll read about in the book that are pretty interesting. Without spoiling anything, there's a lot that happens in this book both plot-wise and character-wise. We learn a great deal more about Ilea and its royal family as well as the rebels that seek to overthrow them. America grows right in front of our eyes as she learns more, grows up and is forced to deal with more than most other 16-year-olds her age do. There were a few moments when I was a bit nervous about where things were going, but Cass definitely knew what she was doing from the beginning. There are reasons for everything that happens and a lot is explained in the end, before even more questions are raised. It wasn't the middle novel of the series that I was expecting and I was happily surprised with the events that took place. I'm looking forward to the last in the series, The One, next year!

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #18,915 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #19 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Girls' & Women's Issues (Books) #65 in Teen & Young Adult Science Fiction & Dystopian Romance #69 in Teen & Young Adult Dystopian |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 34,763 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Compelling sequel!
*by Y***I on April 26, 2013*

[...] You know you have a good book in your hands when it just sticks to your fingers like glue. I started reading "The Elite", the sequel to Kiera Cass's riveting "The Selection", only a couple nights ago, and finished it last night! I read "The Selection" when it came out last year, and, much to my surprise, my sister devoured it on her own Kindle as well--and that's when you know you have an exceptionally interesting read in your hands. Thirty-five girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection, to win over Prince Maxon's heart. Just six remain. And only one will be chosen as the crown princess of Illea. Seventeen-year-old America still isn't sure where her heart lies. Her new and exciting romance with Maxon sweeps her off her feet, but when she sees Aspen standing guard around the palace, she can't help but be overcome with memories of her childhood sweetheart and the future they planned together. But the stakes are higher than before. The rebels' attacks are growing more frequent and destructive, and a devastating loss makes America question whether this is what she really wants. And with the clock ticking, America knows that a happy ending might be harder to achieve than she thought. One of the most significant aspects in "The Elite" is the romance--that swoon-worthy, heart-stopping romance. I finished "The Selection" in a state of indecision like America. Sure, Maxon's the handsome, charming prince, but Aspen's her ever-loyal childhood sweetheart! What's even more interesting in "The Elite" is that Ms. Cass never makes it obvious who America's going to end up with, something that a lot of YA novels tend to do from the beginning. As the story progresses, however, we're most definitely left to our own judgments of the characters, since every single one of them has their individual flaws and personalities. I don't want to taint your own judgment about Maxon, Aspen and America with my own, but let me just say that I'm definitely leaning towards one of the boys now! Another thing is that there's some great potential danger in having your heroine fence-sit so much over two boys, but I think Ms. Cass did a good job in not letting me hate on America for being a bit of a player. As for America herself, I definitely grow to like her even more in "The Elite". There's some great character development going on throughout the novel, and at the end of it, I got the picture of a strong, passionate heroine who still retains her seventeen-year-old-ness. What I mean by that is that while America is determined and well-meaning, she still makes rash mistakes and has a lot to learn about the world around her, especially since Illea is in a state of war. I also love the fact that she's just an overall kind person, who's compassionate and loyal to her family and friends, no matter what caste they're in. I especially loved her relationship with her dad--they're more like friends than anything, and that kind of reminded me of my own relationship with my dad. The plot of "The Elite" was no less intense than that of "The Selection", and it had me flipping through the pages like a madman. When I wrote in the synopsis earlier that the stakes are higher than before, I wasn't kidding. The tension is really up there throughout the novel, not only with the rebellion and the war, but also emotionally with the whole Selection and the pressure it puts on you as a contender. There are so many twists and turns that had me on the edge of my seat, and it just makes me all the more excited to see how everything ends in the final book of the trilogy. Overall, "The Elite" is an exciting, engaging sequel with wonderfully dreamy romances, a strong and believable heroine and a gripping storyline. I highly recommend "The Selection Trilogy" for anyone who loves exciting stories--I've seen so many statements and reviews of the book making similarities with reality TV shows. Definitely worth a read! Rating: 4.5/5

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid follow-up to The Selection
*by F***O on April 29, 2013*

If you haven't read The Selection, the series is set in the not-so-distant future when North America has gone through two more world wars and is now known as Ilea and has a royal family instead of a president. We're not quite sure exactly how all of this came about because America, the heroine, isn't sure herself. No one is really taught history like we're taught history today - and they history that they are taught is very selective. A very dystopian monarchy. Because a monarchy isn't something that most people would be amenable to, the royal family appease the people by marrying a commoner and that commoner is chosen by a process known as 'the selection.' Through a series of fights with her secret boyfriend, America ends up in the selection process and vying for the heart of Prince Maxon. Now we've reached the top 6 contenders and 'the elite' stage of the selection and America is still in the running! Not only does America have feelings for Prince Maxon, which she never expected, but her ex-boyfriend is now a palace guard and isn't going away without a fight. Add to that, there are rebels from both the North and the South attacking the palace for reasons that America is slowly starting to understand. As her feelings for Maxon grow, so do her doubts about her abilities to be the princess and future queen of Ilea. Not only is the selection a competition for Maxon's affection, it's a competition to see who can be the next queen of the country. I mean - can you imagine? I can't imagine being Kate Middleton (sigh...luff her) who endured years of trial by fire with the British royal family, but to be put through an actual competition against other girls? That's absolutely awful. All this internal turmoil is happening while America is still competing against five other girls. Some of the girls are her friends - Marlee is one of her best friends - while others will do anything for the crown and when I say anything, I mean anything. They're forced to work and learn how to be princesses together, while still being pitted against each other. Each girl is there for a specific reason and America knows that the only person keeping her in the selection is Maxon himself. The other girls have connections overseas, strong connections within the country or are simply favorites with the public. Politically, there are many reasons for them to be in the selection but America has nothing to bring to the table except that she's from one of the lower castes. I've left out the caste system too, haven't I? It's pretty much what it sounds like although there are some details that you'll read about in the book that are pretty interesting. Without spoiling anything, there's a lot that happens in this book both plot-wise and character-wise. We learn a great deal more about Ilea and its royal family as well as the rebels that seek to overthrow them. America grows right in front of our eyes as she learns more, grows up and is forced to deal with more than most other 16-year-olds her age do. There were a few moments when I was a bit nervous about where things were going, but Cass definitely knew what she was doing from the beginning. There are reasons for everything that happens and a lot is explained in the end, before even more questions are raised. It wasn't the middle novel of the series that I was expecting and I was happily surprised with the events that took place. I'm looking forward to the last in the series, The One, next year!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book Review: From Author Unpublished
*by A***D on May 29, 2014*

This review may contain mild, very vague spoilers. You've been warned. Emotional rollercoaster—that’s what this was for me. I loved the first book in this series, and so when I picked up the second book in the series, I was ready to dive in feet first, no shoes, not even a toe to check the temperature of the water… and I hit concrete. I expected the second book in the series to further the steadily-growing-hotter relationship between America and Maxon, but instead, I found her world, and mine, flipped upside down. This is one of those books you’re either going to hate with a passion, or love equally as much. As far as the technical side of things goes: The formatting, grammar, punctuation, and spelling were flawless. From the first 10 seconds into the book I was hooked and I never felt jarred out of the narrative. No, I dare say that I was so enraptured with the story that when the characters starting misbehaving, I had a look akin to horror on my face. I both loved and hated all of the characters this time around. America was idealistic, strong-willed, and very, very confused. She made a lot of really bad mistakes this time around, and I visibly cringed. It wasn’t that she acted air-headed like most teen female leads. She made choices that, at the time, seemed logical to me. I was routing for her every decision and cheering her on as the story went, and so when her choices backfired (as they inevitably had to) I was devastated every bit as much as she was. I didn’t realize how bad her situation could get until she was in it, and by that time it was too late. Brilliant writing on the author’s part. As for Aspen… I hated him every bit as much as I did in the first book. I’m sorry, but there’s something so…. pushy about his relationship with America that it really sets my nerves on edge. He made the decision to dump her in the first book, and then here he comes, forcing himself into her presence every chance he gets… making her doubt herself and attempting to wheedle his way into her good graces again. It made me want to scream at him to back off and leave the poor girl alone. I understand that she loved him once, and he loved her, but at some point he crossed the line from genuinely loving her into this situation where it felt like he wanted to possess her. I’m not sure that was the intention, but that’s how it came across. However, that doesn’t mean Maxon’s in the clear. I loved Maxon in the first book. He was a bit timid and naïve, but he genuinely loved America. I had no doubt about it. In this book, the author threw me for a loop. Suddenly it wasn’t so clear what Maxon wanted or who’s side he was on. He did a lot of things that made me want to slap him (just as America wanted to do). At times he seemed cruel, heartless… like he’d given up on America, and it set my blood to boil. Other times he was just as sweet as he’d seemed in the first book, and like America, I couldn’t decide where he stood. It was frustrating and exhausting to try and figure out what was going on with the boy. So where does that leave me? I didn’t enjoy the book. I know that isn’t what you probably expected me to say. There was so much politics, sneaking around, secrets, and backstabbing in this book that it genuinely stressed me out. I don’t feel good about where Maxon and America stand in the end, and I’m sincerely irritated with most of the characters. So why did I give it five stars? Because it was a good book. I may not have liked how the characters chose to act, or how they treated each other (and believe me, America is NOT in the clear for her sneaking around with Aspen behind Maxon’s back. I could kick her), but I can sit back, take in the big picture and say that the book was well written. For a few short hours I lived in the world of America Singer. I felt her frustration, her confusion, and her giddiness. The author sucked me into the story so deeply that I felt what America felt—and that is no easy thing to do. Am I happy with how the story turned out? No. I’m livid. I want to slap every one of the characters and scream—but I am infinitely glad that I read the book. It’s not every day you have an experience with a book that makes you forget the real world. I’m excited to move on to the third book in the series. I hope it all works out in the end, but even if it doesn’t, I know I’m in for a wild ride. If you enjoy YA fiction, I sincerely urge you to pick up this series.

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