The Selection by Kiera Cass Summary In the novel The Selection by Kiera Cass, all her life, America Singer had lived in poverty, eating scraps and leftovers and barely making any money. Her family constantly lived in fear of if they would make it to another day. She constantly had to steal necessities just so her siblings could live, eventually facing the consequences of her actions. America had always represented a brave and courageous young woman, not letting anyone contradict her. Then, meet Maxon Schreave. Maxon was the prince of their country and had everything he had ever wanted. Growing up, he had whatever he needed and even more. Surprisingly, he stayed a humble and kindhearted person, even though the rest of his family definitely …show more content…
This quote proved significant to me, because in stereotypical romance novels, when one falls in love, all the other problems fade away. Nothing really matters except their love and relationship with one another. However, this quote explains to the reader, there is so much more beyond the surface. Love proves extremely complicated, due to the impacting factors, such as responsibility and family opinions. If America and Maxon did fall in love, the responsibility and future of the entire country falls into America's hands. If she messes up even the slightest bit, the whole environment changes. And what about her family? If she screws up while holding this amount of authority, not only will she be boycotted, but so will her family. Hence, love has many complications which should not be disregarded despite the illusion of perfection it …show more content…
Although, some parts kept me insanely hooked, most of the novel was very plain. First off, the whole plot was very basic; practically a rip-off version of The Bachelor but set in a castle. The main idea of the novel had been done many times, and in this novel the execution was not professional either, so it was not an enjoyable read. Second, the world building was not there at all. I could never truly visualize their country and surroundings, as Cass never went in-depth and incorporated any details. Fourth, the characters were extremely basic and had little to no development at all. None of them really displayed any differences and were very stereotypical. In addition to the characters, Maxon Schreave is definitely not an ideal prince the author tried to make him seem. Not knowing any of the girls' names, being completely awkward with everyone, but at the same time charming all the young women? Fifth, the plot was very deranged. First the book starts off as a romance novel. An ordinary girl finds love with a prince, a classic but entertaining. Now with this novel, the competition started and everyone was fighting for Maxon's affection. But suddenly, a war begins and nuclear weapons attack the castle? It was difficult to keep up with what was really going on, as many unrelated things were occuring at the same time. The Selection proves a fun and light read, when one wants to simply pass time. However, to those who enjoy well-written