#Review of The Elite by @KieraCass #Published @EpicReads @HarperTeen

The hotly-anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestsellerThe Selection.

Thirty-five girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection. All but six have been sent home. And only one will get to marry Prince Maxon and be crowned princess of Illea.

America still isn’t sure where her heart lies. When she’s with Maxon, she’s swept up in their new and breathless romance, and can’t dream of being with anyone else. But whenever she sees Aspen standing guard around the palace, and is overcome with memories of the life they planned to share. With the group narrowed down to the Elite, the other girls are even more determined to win Maxon over—and time is running out for America to decide.

Just when America is sure she’s made her choice, a devastating loss makes her question everything again. And while she’s struggling to imagine her future, the violent rebels that are determined to overthrow the monarchy are growing stronger and their plans could destroy her chance at any kind of happy ending.

About the Author

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Biography

Kiera Cass graduated from Radford University with a degree in History. She grew up in South Carolina and currently lives in Blacksburg, Virginia with her family. In her spare time, Kiera enjoys reading, dancing, making videos, and eating unhealthy amounts of cake. You can learn more about Kiera at kieracass.com, follow her on twitter via @kieracass, and see her silly videos at YouTube.com/user/kieracass.

I hadn't read this one since it came out. And I have to say that rereading these have been a joy!  Following America's story is a wonderful journey of love, romance, finding herself, and more.  I loved reading again about her happiness and sadness. Again if you haven't picked these up you are really missing out!  

This book still makes me cringe, gasp, and swoon!  

This is another one that I switched via ebook, print, and audio. 

"All opinions are 100% honest and my own."

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The Selection book one

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The Selection by Kiera Cass
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.
If you liked The Selection by Kiera Cass, you might also like:

•   Delirium by Lauren Oliver
  
•   Matched by Ally Condie Discussion Questions:
  

1. America states that the Selection was meant to “remind everyone that Illea itself was born out of next to nothing” (pg. 7). What does the tradition of the Selection teach you about Illea’s society? Do you agree with America’s opinion of the Selection?
   
2. Even though Aspen loves America, he asks her to enter the Selection. Why do you think he encouraged America to join the competition? What other sacrifices do Aspen and America make for each other?
   
3. What role does the caste system play in the story? Do characters treat others differently based on their caste?
   
4. Aspen breaks up with America because he doesn’t want her to become a Six, like him. Are his intentions noble? Do you agree with America’s dad that “love can wear away under stress” (pg. 30) of providing for each other?
   
5. What is your first impression of Prince Maxon? How does America and Maxon’s relationship change over the course of the Selection?
   
6. Which of the Selected girls is your favorite? Why?
   
7. During a lesson, Silvia tells the Selected girls “history isn’t something you study. It’s something you should know” (pg. 211). What secrets could the monarch be hiding about Illea’s history? Can you predict what might be revealed in the next books?
   
8. What do we learn about the Northern and Southern rebels through their attacks?
   
9. Who do you think is better for America—Maxon or Aspen? What would you do if you had feelings for two people at the same time?
   
10. At the end of the book, America says, “I’m choosing me” (pg. 326). What will this choice mean for her future in the Selection? Do you think America will act differently in the competition now that she’s an Elite? 
    

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