Review: The Selection

The Selection (Selection - Trilogy) [Hardcover]

Product Details Reading level: Ages 13 and up Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: HarperTeen (April 24, 2012) Language: English ISBN-10: 0062059939 ISBN-13: 978-0062059932

Book Description

Publication Date: April 24, 2012 | Series: Selection - Trilogy

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.

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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.

Ok before I get into my review. I wanted to tell you guys a story about a blogger (thats me!) who tried everything she could to get this book!  So I searched Netgalley without any luck. I found not less than 15 tours that were doing this book and they were either full or decided that my site wasn't good enough to tour with them. (sometimes being pagan has its drawl backs) but all in all my search was not in vain.  A tour host of my site Hollow Tours found a site that had it and she pleaded with them for the book herself.  So I went over to Edelweiss and searched for the book and found it.  I didn't know what to put so I copied my Netgalley profile into that and told them that I have tried everything short of stalking someone who has the book and ripping it from their knocked out body lol.  

I wasn't given much hope that I would get this book but then the email came.  I was guessing it was going to say that I had been denied access but when I opened it and it said I was approved I about peed my pants.  

So I downloaded it to my kindle and started reading! 

I finished the book in two days.  Even ended up reading one page 5 times. (Not due to the book, But due to that I'm sick)  I LOVED the book!  I more than loved the book!  I loved the clothes and everything!  I would love to know more about the world they live in.  But that would be the only thing that would entice me to up my rating to beyond what I have.  Which is 5 Stars.  I can't wait for the next one!  And hope I don't have to knock someone out to get it. lol.  

Posted in: 5 Stars