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Friday, 18 July 2014

{Review} The One (The Selection #3) by Kiera Cass

18589115Posted by Donna 
Release Date: May 6th, 2014
Finished Date: May 17th, 2014
Publishers: HarperCollins UK 
Genre: YA Dystopia, Romance
Source: For Review
Format: Paperback
Pages: 323
THE SELECTION changed the lives of thirty-five girls forever. Now, only one will claim Prince Maxon’s heart…

It’s swoon meets the Hunger Games in the final instalment of THE SELECTION trilogy!

For the four girls who remain at the palace, the friendships they’ve formed, rivalries they’ve struggled with and dangers they’ve faced have bound them to each other for the rest of their lives.

Now, the time has come for one winner to be chosen.

America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown – or to Prince Maxon’s heart. But as the competition approaches its end and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realises just how much she stands to lose – and how hard she’ll have to fight for the future she wants.

The breathtaking finale to THE SELECTION trilogy will make you swoon!

The Review: It’s over and I’m so sad! The Selection series is one of my favourite dystopia stories ever and I couldn’t help but be excited and nervous for The One. I was dying to see how it would all end for my favourite characters and it was definitely spectacular. 

As the competition for Maxon’s heart and crown draws to an end, America finds herself in a difficult situation because the rebels are determined to put an end to the casts and ultimately take over the throne. But can America change the fate they’ve all been drawn or will she lose everything she’s worked for?

I’m so thrilled with The One. What a fantastic and beautiful end to end the series, bravo Kiera! Of course I was worried with how things would turn out because of how much I love this series but I believe Kiera Cass did the best she possibly could with the ending and it really reflects in the end. It was exciting, dangerous and very exhilarating, not to mention swoon-worthy, heart-breaking and of course full of love. 

I didn’t think America and Maxon could get any cuter but they did. They are the perfect match – even despite the casts they are given. They really bring the best out of each other and even though they may not agree on everything, they complement each other so well. They are fantastic together and their love really shines throughout this book. 

In all, The One is simply a breath-taking ending and it was more than I could have possibly hoped for. I cannot wait to revisit this series in a few years and start it all over. 

Thank you to HarperCollins UK for the opportunity to review this book in exchange for an honest review! 

Tuesday, 16 April 2013

A Review for The Elite (The Selection #2) by Kiera Cass


The ElitePosted by Donna
Release Date: April 23rd, 2013
Finished Date: April 14th, 2013
Publishers: HarperCollins UK
Source: For Review
Format: Kindle
Pages:  336
Buy: Amazon UK / Amazon US / The Book Depo

Kiera Cass’s The Elite is a must-read for fans of dystopian fiction, fairy tales, and reality TV. This sequel to The Selection will enchant teens who love Divergent and The Bachelor.

In America Singer’s world, a bride is chosen for the prince through an elaborate televised competition. In the second book of the Selection series, America is one of only six girls left in the running. But is it Prince Maxon—and life as the queen—she wants? Or is it Aspen, her first love?

The Elite delivers the adventure, glamour, political intrigue, and romance readers of The Selection expect, and continues the love triangle that captivated them.

The Review: "All I want is your promise to stay with me, to be mine. Sometimes It feels like you can't possibly be real. Promise me you'll stay."

I have been eagerly awaiting the release of The Elite and now, after reading it for 8 hours straight, I'm finished. I'm sad, I'm happy, I'm excited and I'm worried but, even with all my mixed feelings (and I say mixed feelings in a good way), nothing can overshadow the fact that Kiera Cass delivered a stunning sequel.

We all fell in love with America Singer in The Selection, when she was picked along with 34 other girls, to fall in love with Prince Maxon, so one of them could become the next Princess of Illea. And now in The Elite, we see how intense things are getting when America is amongst the 6 remanding girls. Things are not easy for her though, because with the return of her first love; Aspen, America has to figure out who she really wants, and more importantly is she strong enough to take on all the responsibilities of possibly being a Princess means. All America knows for now, is she's not ready to leave and nor is she ready to make her choice, but time waits for no-one and America's running out of time.

I don't know how she's done it but Kiera Cass brings us a sequel that overthrows the predecessor, seriously The Elite is that good. I'm left dying though because I can't wait to see what happens next and as a reader, knowing that you have to whole year to wait for the finale is pure torture. I was wholeheartedly consumed by this novel and I just want more. 

America is completely back and forth in this book, she's constantly confused about whom she should really be with, and then when she finally figures it out, something happens and takes everything she's worked out away. It did get a slightly frustrating at time but when you have two great guys battling for your heart - not forgetting one comes with some much more than love but managing a whole country too, can we really blame America for feeling how she does? I couldn't! I felt she handed everything naturally and very well, although at times rash, she still tries to do the best she can. She has feelings I think any girl would have, her heart constantly battles for her old love and her new love. How does she choose? It's not an easy journey, it's one that comes with a lot tears but she does get there in the end, but the journey isn't over just - yet!

Maxon and Aspen get so much time in the spot light this time around; it's just as hard for them as it is for America. Their two great guys - both who make mistakes along the way but no guy is perfect. You all know my hearts leans toward Maxon more than Aspen, and I'm hoping it all works out for them.

Not only is the love triangle a huge part of this book but the rebel's playing a bigger part. There's back and they're there to cause trouble. It was interested to learn more about them and we do, and I believe they will play a bigger part in the final book. I'm for one excited to see what this book will bring.

In all, The Elite has an intriguing and unique story line, a history that is frighteningly engaging and a love triangle that works perfect and Kiera Cass should be proud of everything she's achieved so far! 

Thursday, 31 May 2012

A Review for The Selection (The Selection #1) by Kiera Cass

The Selection
Posted by Donna
Release Date: June 7th, 2012
Finished Date: May 27th, 2012
Publishers: HarperCollins UK
Source: For Review
Format: Paperback
Pages: 327
Buy : Amazon UK / Amazon US / The Book Depo

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 the palace and compete for the heart of the 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.

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The Review: The Selection is an intriguing, beautiful and charming novel – one that honestly, really surprised me. Kiera Cass captivated me from start to finish with her exciting and lovable story and I loved every single minute of it.
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America Singer lives in a world where everything is ranked by numbers. With her and her family being a five, they struggle sometimes when it comes to providing food and have to work for a living. So when the opportunity to become the next future Queen arises, America’s family are quick to suggest she try out. America is luckily picked and is now amongst thirty-five girls who have been selected to try and win Prince Maxon’s heart. But how can America try to win the Prince’s heart when her heart belongs to Aspen; a six, who she can never have a future with, because of his low ranking? And when America meets Prince Maxon, he isn’t what she expected and soon starts to fall for him.
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The Selection – wow, where do I even start with this review, yeah – I loved it! It’s full of magical and lovable scenes that really make you want to keep reading. I was expecting a complicated world because generally, with dystopian books they tend to have a lot of details, but the author did a great job giving you the right amount of information at the right time and not once, did I feel overwhelmed.
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I loved the whole story in general. I have never watched the Bachelor – which I know this book is being compared too, so for me, it was a whole new world and it really worked well within the story. But not only that but I feel that this book has so much more to offer than just any old book. It’s full of hope, love and drama and it’s even pretty heart-breaking at times too, because of what the characters go through. America, is a really likeable girl, she’s stubborn, fiery and honest. You really feel for her when things don’t work out with Aspen but then of course, Prince Maxon comes into the picture – who by the way, I’m totally rooting for. He opens her up to a world she never thought she could ever experience and I just absolutely adore him. He’s everything you want from a guy and he’s sweet and loyal. So yes I am Team Maxon! And that ending – wow, I still can’t decide if I loved or hated it…but I’m thinking I’m leaning towards loved! I do wish the book was longer because I would have loved to see the outcome of the Selection but I think the author did the right thing ending it were it did. I can see big things happening for book two because of the selection, the love triangle and the attacks on the palace and I’m very eager to find out where the story goes next.
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Now as I said before, this book really surprised me and the reason for that is because of the drama surrounding the author, her publicist and a reviewer. Now I don’t like to get involved with things like this but I couldn’t help notice the drama and honestly, it really did put me off reading this book. The only reason I picked it up was because of the ever so wonderful HarperCollins UK offered me a review copy and as you can see, I’m so, so glad I read it. So, I urge reader’s who – like me have been put of from reading this book, to read it and I promise you won’t be disappointed.
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Overall, The Selection was a fantastic novel and one I’d highly recommend. Kiera Cass has convinced me she deserves a place in the YA community and I cannot wait to see more work from her.
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A huge thank you HarperCollins UK for giving me the opportunity to review this book. 
 
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