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Book Review of The Selection (Selection, Bk 1)

The Selection (Selection, Bk 1)


When I first heard about this I was thinking it was going to be a terrible version of America's Top Model or something. I have been wanting to read this book for a year and a half and finally had access to a copy to read. I enjoyed it so very much!

A girl named America is in an age group eligible to be selected for princess and future queen of Illeca (they explain this name later). She is not interested in being a part of it, but her family insists. She decides to go ahead with applying and is chosen. This book is not just about some competition of sorts, but is about a heart deciding what is best.

I really enjoy reading about America's character. She is very sweet and caring for others over herself, a quality I think all should have. Therefore I was glued to the book and wish I didn't have so much to do in between reading it so I could have read it straight through, but alas, that was not possible. Of course she has her downsides too, but then again I know teenagers don't always have it all together.