The Elite
by
Kiera Cass
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.
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Second Books! Gah! Second books. Good thing this month (and potentially this year) has been such an EXCELLENT month/year for closure and end or series books, or this book would have driven me even more crazy than it did. Lots of waffling, lots of “REALLY?” moments, main characters making mistakes. And I’m reminded why I think the Bachelor is a stupid show (I’m sorry, I know it’s not a popular opinion.) How can you take a relationship seriously with a man who is dating a ton of other girls?!? Seriously! I did enjoy a few things - the story progressed (a bit), we got to fall in love with America’s family again, and now I’m ready for the 3rd book to come out.
Mom note: As
a mother of readers, I also
want to make a note to myself (and others if they care) why I would or
would not have my children read this book, because honestly, sometimes I
forget. This is a YA book, so everything is within YA strictures.
Violence: moderate; Profanity: none; Sex: mild
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