Name: The Elite (The Selection, Book 2)
ISBN: 9780007466733

Kiera Cass

The Selection gets fierce as rivals stake their claim on the Prince. Six girls, one life-changing prize...

The Elite (The Selection, Book 2)

Nota

Brooke Barnett

Temi Awani

Beatriz Carvalho

Tempo. Ultimamente, andava a pedi-lo bastante. Tinha esperança de que, se me dessem tempo, tudo iria resolver-se de alguma forma.

Mas como é que eu iria escolher entre duas boas opções? Como poderia fazer uma escolha que iria deixar parte de mim destroçada, fosse qual fosse a decisão? Consolei-me com o pensamento de que ainda tinha tempo. Ainda havia tempo.

-Se estás a preparar-te para me dizer que tenho de parar de lutar por ti, não quero falar sobre isso.

Vi nos seus olhos mil finais diferentes para aquela frase, todos unindo-me a ele: que ainda esperava por mim; que ainda me conhecia melhor do que ninguém; que alguns meses no palácio não poderiam apagar dois anos. Independentemente do que acontecesse, o Aspen estaria sempre ao meu lado.

–Diz-me que vais esperar por mim. Se esperares por mim, Mer, consigo aguentar qualquer coisa - sussurrou-me ele ao ouvido.

Ali, na cama da ala hospitalar, o meu coração despedaçou-se pela primeira vez pelo Maxon Schreave. E a dor era indescritível.

-Não mexas na orelha com mais ninguém. Isso é so meu - disse-lhe oferecendo-lhe um sorriso tenso.

Ela fez um sorriso diabólico e eu sorri também. Nunca conhecera pessoas tão organizadas como estas raparigas. Com elas ao meu lado, era impossível perder.

It’s such a good storyline and the characters are really well written! 

Maddison Bird

Slightly better than the first book. But neither is very complex. Good for young readers. Its not really going anywhere though...

Payton Washer

I’m in love with the ending of this book

Pia 

The second book in Kiera Cass’s #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series With even more glamour, intrigue, and swoon-worthy romance, this sparkling sequel to The Selection will captivate readers who loved Veronica Roth’s Divergent, Lauren Oliver’s Delirium, or Renée Ahdieh’s The Wrath & the Dawn. Thirty-five girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection, and to win Prince Maxon’s heart. Now six girls remain, and the competition is fiercer than ever—but America Singer is still struggling to decide where her heart truly lies. Is it Prince Maxon—and life as the queen—that she wants? Or is it still Aspen, her first love?

The Elite

Nessa Luna

Read this review and others on my blog October Tune! 

When I finished The Selection, I found the kind of open ending a bit annoying, so I immediately started The Elite. I was hoping this book would focus more on the rebel attacks, and on Maxon trying to eliminate more people and that we'd finally find out who was going to be the One at the end of this book, unfortunately I was yet again a bit disappointed.

This book was just as exciting as the last one, meaning that it wasn't really that exciting at all. There were two (or actually three) more rebel attacks in this book, but like with The Selection, we spend it in shelters. There was only one scene where we found out more about the rebels, when America fled into the (apparently massive) forest inside the castle walls. Seriously, this forest must have been huge, because she actually got lost. She ran so far into it that she couldn't find her way back to the castle anymore. For that entire scene, I just kept asking myself how big the forest must have been. Anyway, she encounters two of the rebels who are carrying a lot of stolen goods from the castle... Books. They stole books. That does not sound that exciting at all?! I imagined them stealing jewels, money, and all kinds of other valuables; but books? (Okay, books can be valuable but still).

Then the other exciting part was a whipping. Because on of the Selection girls was a bit naughty. I will not tell you which character it was, of course, but let's just say I was really surprised! This was also the scene where I started to like America a bit more, because of her reaction to this whipping. But I think the book revolved too much around the love triangle, which is something I hate. I was hoping for more frequent (or at least, more violent) rebel attacks and we got only one more than the previous one (and those first two attacks were by the same group of rebels, so it kind still was only one rebel attack).

The rest of the book was a bit, well, disappointing. It was a lot of America crying (seriously this girl cries A LOT) and going back and forth between Maxon and Aspen. Because then one moment she'd be like 'Maxon is perfect for me', and then Aspen would appear and say something and she'd be like 'Aspen is even more perfect'. Even after the whipping scene she fools around with Aspen, like - did you learn NOTHING from that? I bet next time the King/Maxon won't be that friendly and you could be killed! But what does America do? She meets Aspen in hidden places all over the castle. Stupid stupid stupid. And she just kept doing stupid stuff throughout the book and I was kind of surprised that she wasn't kicked out (yes I already know how the last book is going to end, but still). In fact, I don't think any of the girls was eliminated in this book, or did I just miss something? (okay, the girl who was whipped was send away obviously but other than her).

Even better, when she sees Maxon hanging around and going on dates with the other girls of the Selection, she gets mad! Because Maxon confessed his love to her, and that means he can't do stuff with the other girls. Yeah, you're still in the Selection girl, he hasn't chosen you yet. And besides, with you being so stupid to him, he'll have to go through his other options right? This girl is really... UGH!

There were some nice parts about this story though. I still liked Marlee and Maxon (apart from some minor parts, but yeah every character has flaws). And the fact that this book was just very simply written and very easy to read; I finished it really quickly and I felt like I just flew right through. Unfortunately, that didn't really make up for the rest of the book, but it also wasn't so bad I wanted to give it two stars. I will read The One, and I might try out the two available novella's, but this won't be one of my favourite book series.

If you enjoy The Bachelor, you should definitely check out The Selection series; if you're not too big on love triangles, you should avoid this series. Avoid it big time.

My opinion on this book in one gif: 


(me talking to America every time she thinks about being with Aspen).

The Selection -

Selection - Die Elite

Milena Ries 

Meiner Meinung nach sogar besser als der Erste Teil! Sehr spannend, mit guten Plot twist und natürlich in einer interessanten Zeit, die einerseits an das Mittelalter erinnert doch trotzdem die Zukunft darstellen soll.

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.

Rachel Kanyid

This was an okay sequel to "The Selection" which I loved when I originally read it. 
I enjoyed this book for the most part, but I absolutely hated the way America bounced between Aspen and Maxon, and the way she ended Marlee's presence in the competition was rather cliche. 
I was mildly disappointed in how the story progressed until it got to the last 40 pages or so, and then in picked up nicely and there was more intrigue to the story.
I can't wait for the last book of the series, and I do hope that it is better than both of the first two books!

aisha

not nearly as fun as the first to me & the... politics... of it all was so... hm. anyways onto the one.

The elite

I was sad for the most part and i didnt really enjoy the ending. But i will for sure read the next one.

Macha

A vida no palácio não era tão ruim quanto America imaginava. Ou melhor: com todos os mimos e privilégios que estava tendo, ela já mal se lembrava de como era pertencer à casta Cinco. Ser Um, em compensação, era fácil: suas criadas eram costureiras talentosíssimas e faziam vestidos maravilhosos; os banquetes e as festas que frequentava eram incrivelmente divertidos; e o conforto em que vivia agora seria impensável alguns meses atrás. Além de tudo, quando sentia saudade de casa, tinha Aspen por perto. Ele era compreensivo, companheiro e tinha decidido colocar sua vida em perigo por ela - afinal, o que aconteceria se alguém descobrisse que, além de guarda do palácio, era ex-namorado de uma das candidatas? Era com Aspen que America contava nas horas mais difíceis. Por outro lado, o príncipe Maxon era atraente, bondoso, carinhoso e - o mais importante - desejava America mais do que qualquer outra garota da Elite. Mas, além de estar com o coração secretamente dividido, também era difícil lidar com o fato de que aceitar Maxon significava ter que aceitar uma coroa. America não tinha certeza se gostaria de ser uma princesa. Apesar da vida glamorosa, havia tantas coisas com as quais ela não concordava e que permaneciam sem explicação: por que o palácio sofria tantos ataques rebeldes? O que era reivindicado? Por que os castigos aos infratores tinham de ser tão violentos? O que estava por trás daquele regime de castas tão cruel? O tempo está acabando e as dúvidas de America só aumentam.

A elite

Ary Dias 

I can not describe how good this book is. 

“You’ve changed me forever. And I’ll never forget you.”

Potential royal bride America is confused about her feelings for both Prince Maxon and childhood sweetheart Aspen as she gets nearer to the finals of The Selection.

Thaïs

Le personnage d'America est très énervant

Selection - Die Krone

Julia Lotz

Inhalt: Die große Liebe, das große Finale - ein Muss für alle ›Selection‹-Fans! Viermal schon hat uns Kiera Cass in das Königreich Illeá mitgenommen, auf die Suche nach der einen große Liebe. Nun heißt es Abschied nehmen. Als das Casting begann, war Eadlyn wild entschlossen, sich nicht zu verlieben und keinen der Bewerber an sich heranzulassen. Doch heimlich mogelten sich fünf davon doch in ihr Herz: Henri, der charmante Thronfolger, und sein Übersetzer Erik. Der aufmerksame und rücksichtsvolle Hale. Der selbstsichere und attraktive Ean. Und natürlich Kile, Eadlyns Lieblingsfeind aus Sandkastenzeiten, der sie ärgerlicherweise immer wieder aus der Reserve lockt. Am Ende des Castings wird Eadlyn trotz all ihrer Vorsätze ihr Herz verloren haben. (Quelle: Verlag)
Meine Meinung: Da ist er endlich! Der finale Band der Selection Reihe. Ich habe das Buch wirklich mit sehr gemischten Gefühlen gelesen, was einzig daran lag, dass ich zum einen wissen wollte, wie es mit Eadlyn endet und zum anderen nicht endgültig mit der Selection-Welt abschließen wollte. Nachdem uns aber der vierte Band, Die Kronprinzessin, so unwissend zurückgelassen hat, musste ich natürlich direkt mit dem Buch anfangen. Die meisten kennen es sicher: Hat man einmal angefangen, dann kann man nicht mehr aufhören und bei Die Krone war das nicht anders.
Viele haben ja etwas gegen Eadlyn. Das konnte ich beim Lesen von Die Kronprinzessin zwar nachvollziehen, mir ging es dort aber schon nicht so, wie vielen meiner Mitbloggerinnen. Ich mochte Eadlyn immer schon auf eine ganz andere Weise, die nichts damit zu tun hat, wie man eine beste Freundin mag. Charaktere, die große Wandlungen durchmachen müssen brauchen anfangs einen Charakter, mit dem das möglich ist und wäre Eadlyn anfangs nicht das zickige Mädchen, dann wäre sie im letzten Band nicht die, die sie ist. Ihre Entwicklung ist greifbar und verstärkt sich in Die Krone auch noch einmal enorm. Wenn es nach mir geht, brauchen Bücher keine perfekten Protagonisten. Mir sind solche lieber, die sich entwickeln, wandeln, zu einem besseren Ich werden. Genau so ein Charakter ist Eadlyn, deshalb war ich mit ihr immer mehr als zufrieden.
Ich habe es schon einmal in meiner Rezension zu Die Kronprinzessin erwähnt und dennoch muss ich es auch noch einmal hier hervorheben: Dystopien enden viel zu oft mit einem Happy End und man geht als Leser davon aus, dass alles nun gut ist und dass ich das neue System durchsetzt und allen in eine bessere Welt verhilft, das ist es, was wir annehmen und so war es interessant zu lesen, dass die Revolution von Maxon und America nicht unbedingt dorthin geführt haben. Es gibt immer noch vieles, was nicht funktioniert und Unzufriedenheit auf allen Seiten. Ich finde es toll, dass Kiera Cass uns hier mal eine unerwartete Sicht auf den dystopischen Staat nach der Revolution gegeben hat und Eadlyn ist nun die, die zusammen mit Maxon vor diesem Problem steht und es hat dem Buch neben der Selection ein tolles weiteres Thema gegeben.
Die Selection. Ich muss zugeben, in Die Kronprinzessin habe ich Maxons Selection sehr vermisst. Die Dinge, die passieren, wenn man viele Mädchen auf einem Haufen um den Prinzen kämpfen lässt, sind viel spannender als das gleiche genau anders herum. Mädchen sind anfälliger für Dramen, Intrigen und vieles mehr und ehrlich gesagt mag ich auch nach Eadlyns beiden Büchern Maxons Selection immer noch mehr. Dennoch mochte ich auch die ganzen jungen Männer, die wir durch Eadlyns Selection kennengelernt haben und die große Frage des Buches, die für ordentlich Spannung gesorgt hat, ist natürlich: Für wen wird Eadlyn sich entscheiden. Die Auflösung war schon im vorherigen Band irgendwie klar aber dennoch sehr spannend. Ich hatte zwar einen anderen Favoriten, mir da aber nicht so viel Hoffnung gemacht. Trotz der Vorhersehbarkeit konnte mich Kiera Cass aber noch mit einigen kleinen Dingen überraschen, die ich sehr positiv fand. 

Fazit: Der letzte Selection Teil ist für mich zwar der schwächste der gesamten Reihe, aber trotzdem noch grandios. Besonders Eadlyns Entwicklung hat mir gefallen und auch die vielen kleinen Dinge, mit denen uns Kiera Cass trotz des vorhersehbaren Endes immer wieder überrascht hat. Mit einer Menge Tränen in den Augen nehme ich Abschied von Eadlyn, America, Maxon und allen anderen und kann nicht anders, als mich bei Kiera Cass für die vielen tollen Seiten bedanken. 
Vielen Dank an Fischer Sauerländer für das tolle *Rezensionsexemplar.

Courtney ✿ @librarycutie

this series is addicting, i just read this in a day and i’m already wanting to start the next one so bad!! it’s getting so intense and aggravating. america AND maxon are frustrating me so much, first of all america needs to stop being so indecisive and selfish, i know she’s the most selfless selection there but she’s so rude towards maxon, and i get it, she’s not the only girl there so it’s hard which is why it’s so overall frustrating 😂 
  BUT I AM SO OBSESSED!!

Kiera Cass’s #1 New York Times bestseller The Elite is a must-read for fans of dystopian fiction, fairy tales, and reality TV. This second book in the bestselling Selection series will enchant teens who love Divergent and The Bachelor. The paperback also includes a sneak peek at The One—the thrilling third novel in the Selection series! In America Singer’s world, a bride is chosen for the prince through an elaborate, televised competition. In The Elite, America is one of only six girls left in the running. But is it Prince Maxon—and life as the queen—that she wants? Or is it Aspen, her first love? The Elite delivers the adventure, glamour, political intrigue, and romance that readers of The Selection expect, and continues the love triangle that captivated them.

mighty dragon 

i went on 3 am mental breakdown and tweeting about it wow thanks kiera cass

I really enjoyed the book but it does seem a little bit like it goes in a bit of a circle I liked it tho 

Melody sanders

Laura Pons

Al leerlo en inglés me ha costado un poco más, pero es entretenido, lo que menos me gusta es ver a Maxon cuando interacciona con las otras chicas, aunque entiendo que él tenga que hacerlo.

Super cute. Loved America and Maxon! However, this was definitely geared towards a younger audience. But, nonetheless worth the read! 

Jacey Kelley

Allison Garrett

Just like the last time I read it, I loved it! America is a great heroine because she is strong, but she also isn't going to force herself into making a choice between Aspen and Maxon just because they want her to make a choice. She decides for herself and doesn't let either of the boys push her. I love that she's a red head because I feel like that is something that is often not covered in lots of books. I also like that she is a 5 and that she knows what it is like to struggle so she would be a good leader. She also doesn't really want the crown and is in last place as far as popularity with the Illea population. Another thing I like about the story is that Maxon and Aspen aren't fighting over her they both just want her and Maxon even has a second choice ready. I can't wait for The One and to see how the story ends. I hope she ends up with Maxon!

Lara Duartinha Ferreira

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Amazing book! Not as good as the first book but I think we can all agree that the second book is always the worst!

Book Frisson

These books just make me feel good. Of course they aren’t like mindblowingly good and life changing, but they make me feel all the feelings.

Edit: changed from 5 to 3 because this second book annoyed me more than the first and it was just more back and forth that I signed up for. However, I am excited to see what book 3 has in store. I won’t be reading books 4 and 5 because it follows a different timeline and I’m not that interested.

Grace Martinez

Absolutely amazing!

This is snagging I freaking love this series so much. It captivating and tantalizing. It'll keep you guessing and you'll love it so!

Charmaine

This book was okay...
It was confusing when America was continually indecisive about choosing either Maxon or Aspen. I don’t understand Maxon at all. America’s smart at times but forgets the resources she has. Near the second half of the book, America gets quite inconsiderate and whiny. It seems she and Maxon have a lot to work out. The ending was a bit wicked. 🧡

Amanda Autumn Berrey

Four stars

A brief synopsis: As the group of Selection contestants is narrowed down to six girls America struggles to keep her hold on Maxon. In the meantime Aspen grows closer to America in his attempts to remind her of their past relationship. As America competes to stay in The Elite she begins to discover more of the country’s history and realizes its not nearly as graceful as she initially thought

My review: Book two was much better than book one. I thought it would have to be. I’m happy to say I was wrong about Marlee. America was a much less annoying lead in this installment. I didn’t like the way Maxon came across at all in this book, but I didn’t like Aspen either. He got annoying. I still hope America ends up with Maxon, if only to anger his dad

Sutton

The story follows America and her journey to deciding if she wants to be princess and her feeling between two boys.  All while there is the have and have not outside the palace which has caused a group to want to bring down the royal family.  Then there is Maxon and his decision on who he wants as not only his wife but the queen. There were 35 to start now there is only 6. Is America the one or is she not?  

This story line is good, but Americas back and forth and her juggling the feelings of two boys hearts is annoying.  I also think this book could have been cut down, at times its like it's stuck on replay.  Only minor changes go about each day and each girl does the same thing. 