The Selection by Kiera CassMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Wow! I'm actually really surprised with the many negative reviews and low ratings people have given this book. Having read this in a few short hours today, I must say that I really enjoyed The Selection and look forward to reading the sequel.
The plot reminded me of Violet Eyes: A Retelling of the "Princess and the Pea" in that there was a competition of sorts to marry the prince but not...meaning that there were no actual tests but the girls themseleves competed for the prince' attention. Much depended on the Prince' decision like The Bachelor. I, for one, am NOT a fan of The Bachelor or any similar shows but The Selection is full of danger, romance, heartbreak, and true friendship. It also highlights the injustices of inequality based on the Caste individuals are born into and how to move past the shallow and petty system. I loved how the MC, America, was not afraid to do what was right and stood up for others when no one else would.
“Good. Some help. Girls, you will immediately get to the water stores in the back and begin serving refreshments to the royal family and the ladies. Get going, now,” she commanded.
“No.” I turned to Anne and gave her my first real order. “Anne, please take some refreshments to the king, queen, and prince and then come join me.” I faced Silvia. “The rest can fend for themselves. They chose to leave their maids alone, they can get their own damn water. Mine will be sitting with me. Come, ladies.”
I knew we were close enough to the royals that they would have heard me. In my quest to have a level of authority, I’d spoken a little too loudly. But I didn’t care if they thought I was rude. Lucy was more frightened than most of the people in this room. She was trembling head to foot, and there was no way I’d have her serving people half her equal in goodness in her state.
I did struggle a bit in picturing what the world looked like. It is set in the future where they still have cars and cell phones but are divided into working classes that sometimes give the impression of a period of time from long ago...long, long ago.
I just lay there, still. It felt like only a few moments before my maids quietly tapped on my door. I let them in and, as strange as it was, let them dress me. They were just so excited to be helpful, I couldn’t ask them to leave again.
They pulled parts of my hair back with delicate pins and freshened my makeup. The dress—which, along with the rest of my wardrobe, had been created by their hands—was deep green and floor length.
A more than merely entertaining read, The Selection deserves to be read by any and all YA fans. Happy reading everyone! ^.^
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