The Selection by Kiera Cass(The Selection #1)Genre: YA Dystopian/RomanceFor 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.
In The Selection, America Singer was one of the thirty-five hopeful ladies vying for Prince Maxon's affection to become the next Queen, except there she wasn't there to win.
Being a member of the lower caste meant life was tough for America and her family but joining the Selection could help with the situation. Even America's secret boyfriend, Aspen, urged her to join as well to eliminate any "what if" thoughts. However, they broke up before America left. The first encounter between America and Maxon was... not what you would expect and Maxon was kind enough to let her continue in the Selection. I guess being true to oneself makes one special in their own way. I was rooting for her throughout the book.
I chanced upon this book again during the last library visit and I grabbed it again. This is the second time I read this book and I still enjoyed it. However, this time round I do feel that there are not much insights on the reason behind the attacks on the palace but I do enjoy reading the interaction between America, Maxon and Aspen. I can't recall if I have read the second book but I definitely will want to read it to find out what happens next.
My rating: 4🌟
Source: NLB Singapore
