Title: The One (The Selection #3)
Author: Kiera Cass
1st Date of Publication: May 6, 2014
1st Date of Publication: May 6, 2014
ISBN: 9780062059994
# of Pages: 323
# of Pages: 323
Genre: Young Adult Dystopian Society
Age Rating: 13
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Book Description:
The time has come for one winner to be crowned.
When she was chosen to compete in the Selection, America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown—or to Prince Maxon's heart. But as the end of the competition approaches, and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realizes just how much she stands to lose—and how hard she'll have to fight for the future she wants.
The time has come for one winner to be crowned.
When she was chosen to compete in the Selection, America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown—or to Prince Maxon's heart. But as the end of the competition approaches, and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realizes just how much she stands to lose—and how hard she'll have to fight for the future she wants.
Setting: Illea (United States) in the future
Point of View: 1st person- America Singer
Point of View: 1st person- America Singer
My Rating: 4.30
Part of the Book that Caught My Attention: Both
View on the Cover: The dress is absolutely breathtakingly beautiful. Obviously, it's a wedding dress.
View on Title: I love that it's a pun. The One as in the highest caste in the social system. The second The One is in the man that America will marry and/or the woman Maxon will marry.
View on Title: I love that it's a pun. The One as in the highest caste in the social system. The second The One is in the man that America will marry and/or the woman Maxon will marry.
Pros:
- The One is my favorite book in The Selection trilogy despite knowing the main part of the ending. It was the journey that made it beautiful. It is a perfect blend of how The Selection and The Elite's structures are written. You get to see America equally with Maxon as she is without him. Her growth in the trilogy felt like it slowly sneaked upon you and into something extremely beautiful and mature.
- The ending was very satisfying but not too satisfying. It has a typical dystopian ending of a happy ending with a sense of loss and sadness. This installment truly shows the impact of love and loss. It was a rollercoaster of emotions. I felt love, grief, excitement, and fear. America's emotions are so raw and real, but she handles them in a much more refined and regal manner unlike how she acted in the previous two books.
- I love America's character so much more in this book than in The Elite. She knows what she wants and isn't playing around when it comes to love and even diplomacy.
- I continue to fall in love with Maxon's character as he develops more thoroughly. He truly stays to be the character he always was.
- I thought it was neat how the rebels became incorporated more into the novel and how essential they were in order for America and Maxon to really work together as a possible royal couple.
- You'll realize that the characters you thought you didn't like are not really as bad as they seem. They are struggling as well and are reacting to the only way they are used to reacting. I thought that the way Celeste's character is developed more and you come to really realize her character.
Cons:
- I absolutely abhor King Clarkson. I think he is very scummy. He treats America so poorly even though she could very well be his daughter-in-law.
- Aspen's character frustrated me so much. He should not be pushing America to do something she does not want to do.
- The ending seemed a little excessive (you'll understand once you read it), but I feel like it was a necessary part of the novel.
Critics' Reviews:
“A real page-turner. Romance, royalty, and revolution in a reality-show format serve Cass’ boldly rendered heroine well in her quest for justice and love.” —ALA Booklist
"Who will become the future queen of Illea and Prince Maxon's wife? The final book in Cass's "Selection" series begins in the midst of a rebel attack on the palace. The heroine, America, is one of four remaining ladies competing in the selection process in this dystopian saga. Through bravery and a strong character, America has won the people's hearts. However, the king continues doing everything in his power to undermine her opportunities to succeed. While the contestants are competing for Maxon's heart, many other events from the outside world transpire: America's father dies and leaves her a letter, she is shot visiting rebels outside the city, the relationship between Aspen and America shifts, and the Southern rebels begin attacking people in the castles. All the while, the protagonist continues to fall deeply in love with Maxon even though he is involved with her competition. Fans of this series will not be disappointed by the ending. Major plotlines are tied up, and questions left unanswered in the previous installment are resolved here. The star-crossed duo's relationship has its many ups and downs, but their love for each other remains. For general purchase in libraries where the earlier books remain popular and for devotees of beauty pageants, dystopians, and drama-filled romances." —Seattle Public Library, WA
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