For the four girls who remain at the palace, the friendships they’ve formed, rivalries they’ve struggled with and dangers they’ve faced have bound them to each other for the rest of their lives.
Now, the time has come for one winner to be chosen.
America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown – or to Prince Maxon’s heart. But as the competition approaches its end and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realises just how much she stands to lose – and how hard she’ll have to fight for the future she wants.
My favorite quote: “Break my heart. Break it a thousand times if you like. It was only ever yours to break anyway.”
My review: It’s taken me a little while to finish my review for this book mostly because I put off reading it. After I read the Selection I was hooked. Then The Elite killed it for me. I really wanted to see if Kiera Cass could make The One as painful for me as The Elite ( Click here to see my review for The Elite ). All I can say is I was so wrong. The Selection (book one) was amazing but The One was breathtaking. I was so excited but also nervous, to see how it would all end.
I have had many theories, hopes and speculations about what would happen in this book. To finally have answers was so good. It's bittersweet because it's sad to say goodbye to a series which has sparked many discussions and stirred a lot of emotions.
Don't get me wrong I loved The Elite, but in many ways where The Elite lacked, The One delivered. I wanted more rebel attacks, less love triangle and a less frustrating America. I'm relieved to say I got it. I totally fangirled at the end of this book. I almost had to call an ambulance. Then the sadness hit me. I want to know what happens next. I wanted to see the rebel attacks happen on a bigger scale. Is it wrong that I wanted to see blood? Or at least anything other than hiding in a room. More attacks happened in the palaces and it was suspenseful and entertaining at once. There was an actual difference between the Northern and Southern rebels and it was recognised, much to my relief as prior to The One I failed to see the difference. The attacks aside from one, were less anti-climatic and some serious stuff happened.I’m sad because this series has come to an end. I’m happy because of how it ended. One of the best endings to a series I’ve read so far. This one, fortunately, did not disappoint. I only had one problem with the whole book, the thing is I would have liked a longer epilogue. In this book, America isn’t as conflicted as she was in The Elite and The Selection. She seems to know who she wants now and I really liked that. I knew who I wanted her to end up with from the beginning and I’m glad America finally caught up too.
Quick Rant: The covers. Oh my gosh. I loved all the covers for all three books. They all match, and I am in love with them. honestly I bought the selection just for the cover. Usually, I read reviews in advance as well, but I just needed to have the book to look great on my shelf (Was that wrong of me?)
My rating: 4.8 out of 5
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