Book Disappointment Of April 2013!

Thirty-five girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection. All but six have been sent home. And only one will get to marry Prince Maxon and be crowned princess of Illea.
America still isn’t sure where her heart lies. When she’s with Maxon, she’s swept up in their new and breathless romance, and can’t dream of being with anyone else. But whenever she sees Aspen standing guard around the palace, and is overcome with memories of the life they planned to share. With the group narrowed down to the Elite, the other girls are even more determined to win Maxon over—and time is running out for America to decide.
Just when America is sure she’s made her choice, a devastating loss makes her question everything again. And while she’s struggling to imagine her future, the violent rebels that are determined to overthrow the monarchy are growing stronger and their plans could destroy her chance at any kind of happy ending.

What can I say? I give this book 3.5 STARS but that's me being extremely generous. I absolutely loved the first book and did a review a while back. This wasn't necessarily a bad book, just a very big disappointment. The story was good, it was well written, it was fast paced, everything was fine except for one thing. The most important thing. I hated America's attitude so much. If anyone has watched Boys Over Flowers, I hate America for the same reasons I hated Jandi. The most amazing guy loves you and don't treat him well?! He gives you everything and you can't even be respectful?! It's such an easy and obvious choice I see no point of the love triangle. Oh I don't know if I want Maxon or Aspen. Oh I want to change the world but I'm just going to get eliminated instead of marrying Prince Maxon and changing it for real. I just don't see her deal. It took the whole book for her to realize she was wrong. Jeez, took you long enough. If she ends up with Maxon in the next book, alright, a good series and I recommend it but if not, I'm taking The Selection out of my favourite books of all time. I don't want to recommend the first book if the rest is bad. Sorry for ranting but overall the book wasn't that bad. I guess I did feel a bit sorry for America but I can't help but love Maxon. Read this series if you have time but there are definitely better books you can read for now.

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TBR in April 2013!

Requiem
byLauren Oliver

Clockwork Princess byCassandra Clare

Clockwork Princess
byCassandra Clare

The Elite
byKiera Cass

Looking for Alaska byJohn Green

Looking for Alaska

byJohn Green

Hello everyone! After a very disappointing month of reading in March, I'm ready to try again. In the past few weeks some books that I've been waiting for, for a long time have come out. I'm really, extremely excited about them all and I really hope that I can get around to reading them all this month. I know that if I don't there's going to be more books that I'll want to read next month. If you saw my Sequels Coming Out In 2013 post, you would've seen that Requiem (which I'm currently reading) and Clockwork Princess have come out and The Elite will be coming out and the 23rd this month. If I have anymore time, I also want to read Looking for Alaska  which was on last month's TBR. I really hope that this month will be a lot less busy than last month or if it is busy, I'll just ignore all my work to read. If I get into another reading slump where I really don't feel like reading, someone has to punch me or something.

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Sequels Coming Out In 2013!

These are the series that I've read the first/first few books of. The series that I've eagerly been waiting to continue for what feels like forever. The series that are finally giving me their next dose of awesome in 2013!

The Elite - Kiera Cass

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Unravel Me (Shatter Me, #2)
byTahereh Mafi - 5th February (Already Out)
The Indigo Spell (Bloodlines, #3)
byRichelle Mead - 12th February
Requiem (Delirium, #3)
byLauren Oliver - 5th March 
Clockwork Princess (The Infernal Devices, #3)
byCassandra Clare - 19th March
The Elite (The Selection, #2)
byKiera Cass - 23rd April
Dare You To (Pushing the Limits, #2)
byKatie McGarry - 28th May 
UnSouled (Unwind, #3)
byNeal Shusterman - 15th October 
Untitled (Divergent, #3)
byVeronica Roth -22nd October
What are you waiting for this year? It's tough isn't it?

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Books Of October 2012!

Paper Towns - John Green

The Selection - Kiera Cass

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Review: The Selection by Kiera Cass

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.

Are you sick of dystopian fiction? Unfortunately, there’s one more you have to read. The Selection is a novel about 35 princesses battling it out to become the prince’s new beloved wife. It’s not a story about tiaras and glass slippers, but rather, a story of deceit, betrayal and envy.

Characters:

The protagonist America Singer is drawn to enter the reality television show where she must compete with 34 other girls to win Prince Maxon’s heart. America is to leave her loving family. She cannot see her enthusiastic but strict mum and her supportive dad. She must miss her bubbly little sister, innocent little brother and the rest of her older siblings. To leave her home means not only to leave her family but also, most importantly, her secret love. 

Description:

Though it is expected for all thirty five girls to adore Prince Maxon and his castle, America Singer doesn’t feel the same. For her, being selected is not the dream it should be, but instead, a complete nightmare. America enters a glamorous and glittering world she isn’t accustomed to. She must face other competitive girls who will do anything for the prize whether it is the prince himself or the crown he can offer. At first, she thinks she knows what she wants, but she forgets, always expect the unexpected because as the author writes, “. . . true love is usually the most inconvenient kind.”

Pros:

The Selection was probably the quickest book I’ve ever read. I finished it cover to cover in one day which is quite a record for me. Though I didn’t expect there to be quite so much classic romance parts, I was in the end very pleased. The book was very entertaining and triggers many different emotions. I felt happy, angry, confused, heart-warmed and all of them at once. This novel is a quick and easy read with no dragging parts for any romantics. Also, if the description doesn’t draw you in, I’m sure the cover will. It’s beautiful! 

Cons:

On the other hand, there are quite a few reasons why for people other than me might not enjoy this book as much as I did. The concepts in the book seem very unoriginal even though the setting and world are different. It is frequently compared to The Hunger Games because they are both set in dystopian worlds with different sections. Another similarity is the love triangle that occurs in both books.Furthermore, The Selection might be too predictable and love-filled for some people. Many scenes towards the end of the book are expected very early on in the novel. There are also many parts that remind me of any typical chick-lit. This is definitely not the book for anyone who prefers horror, mystery, thriller and action over romance and young-adult fiction. 

Summary:

Ultimately if you loved The Hunger Games for the love triangle, you must read this book. I’ve recommended this book to friends before and they’ve loved it which is why I will continue suggest (force) this book to people. I am eagerly anticipating the sequel to this book, The Elite. I hope you will give this book a chance, and I can almost guarantee that you’ll be happy you did!

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