Name: The Elite
Rating: 3.741675204918033 (1952 reviews)
ISBN: 9780062059963

Kiera Cass

The selection began with thirty-five girls. Now with the group narrowed down to the six Elite, the competition to win Prince Maxon’s heart is forever than ever-and America is still struggling to decide where her heart truly lies. Is it with Maxon, who could make her life a fairytale? Or with her first love, Aspen? America is desperate for more time. But the rest of the Elite know exactly what they want- and America’s chance to choose is about to slip away.

Book #2

The Elite

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Luna

»Liebe war eine schöne Form von Angst.«

»Don't tug your ear with anyone else. That's mine.«

I liked this one a bit better than the selection. It was such a quick read and so easy to just absorb the story. I feel like in this book, America was kind of realizing what she would be able to accomplish if she were a princess. It was a little annoying that she and Maxon were fighting throughout the whole book, and it felt like they didn't progress their relationship much. I kind of liked the new layer of Aspen showing up, but I kind of also wish he hadn't since America had just decided to move on.

Maggie Hotmer

I didn’t love America’s choices or how she handled her internal battle with her little love triangle but I am not a fan of the miscommunication trope so that may just be a me thing. The climax and ending definitely made up for it though. #TeamMaxon

Taylor Nuzzolo

Anna 

** spoiler alert **
           Možná to bylo mým nadšením nad Selekcí, a proto mě Elita lehce zklamala. Samozřejmě se z toho vyklubal výplňkový druhý díl, ale že by se do toho přimíchal ještě zcela nesmyslný milostný trojúhelník, to už bylo i na mě moc. Celé čtení jsem byla jeden velký uzlíček nervů a neustále bych jen křičela na Americu, aby si už konečně jednoho vybrala a toho druhého nechala svému osudu. V téhle knize America tak neskutečně riskovala, že jsem se normálně bála, že trest by padl i na mě, jelikož jsem o tom, co prováděla, věděla. America taky neustále vyčítala princi, že si vychází i s ostatními dívkami v Elitě, ale přitom si za to mohla jen ona sama, protože to ona byla nerozhodná. 
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Knížka byla slabší, ale jelikož jsem si sérii tolik oblíbila, dala jsem jí 4*/5*. Pokud se vám Selekce alespoň trochu líbila, pusťte se do ní. Sice se budete neustále rozčilovat, ale občas to za to prostě stojí :D

Molly M

how. HOW !!!!! was this even worse than the first one. oh my GODDDDDDD oh my god. if i threaten to pick up book three the next time ive gotta do intense chores, someone take me out

chloe rae

*3.5 stars!*

This is my second time reading it and it would've been 4 stars completely but I forgot how annoying America was at certain parts. However, the awesome ending made up for it and now I'm FINALLY jumping into The One! Super excited!

Nanthanat Chompradist

*audiobook

1.5/5⭐️

Thanks for uhh... nothing. Nothing happened at all—like, really nothing. I see no purpose. America is so indecisive. It can be amusing at first, but too much becomes annoying, and this book is annoying.

Bailey Johnson

I’m gonna have to give the third book a minute before reading it. These endings are killing me with the non endings. It was good but drawn out for way longer than it needs to be

Macy Johnson

It was about what I expected. I felt about The Elite pretty much how I felt about The Selection. I might have been a little bit more intrigued in this one. Things heated up in general and there was one scene where an innocent character was treated very poorly and it was pretty upsetting. The love triangle was confusing and goes back and forth so much it's dizzying. Still, if you don't take it too seriously it's kind of a fun read. I'm still not super attached to the characters OR the series, though, and I don't see myself changing my mind on that.

the start was a little slow and repetitive but as it progressed it became more and more intriguing!

connie charnock 

Lauren Grey

After finishing Kiera Cass's first book The Selection, I ran out and bought the second one, expecting a great sequel. I admit that I was disappointed. It was horrible, but just not very exciting. I do like the dress on this cover a lot!!

The beginning wasn't bad, but the middle was plain slow and boring, luckily it sped up toward the end and I actually got re-engrossed in the story.

"I don't like giving you and ultimatum, but you're being a bit careless with my one shot." - Maxon Schreave

I have always been a fan of the prince, but throughout this book I felt that he was letting America walk all over him. I want you, I don't want you, I want you, I don't know if I want you... like seriously woman the decision isn't that difficult. When he decided to buck up and let her know that he wasn't messing around anymore, my respect went up for him immensely.

I am still not sure if I like him 100% yet, because there has been some insinuating that he is "doing things" with other girls that is not quite appropriate, much more Bachelor than necessary. I am not sure if it is true and I'm still not sure about the Celeste scene, but I still think he is a good person and has his reasons and is the better choice in the end.

"Don't tug your ear with anyone else. That's mine." - America Singer

The ending was really surprising to me. It took a turn I wasn't expecting, but the above quote was so precious and realistic. Whenever you are close to someone friend or partner, there are things that become so intimate even if they are simple and I liked how emotional that one line was. I really like their relationship, even though I would like it to hurry along. The ending is a bit too obvious, but do we really need a whole other book to get there.

This book definitely changed my view on Maxon's family and I think his father, the king, is a terrible human being and can't wait for them to overthrow him or something.

I didn't think I would be, but I am looking forward to reading the next. I feel like it is going to be mainly about Maxon and America and how they are going to stay together despite so many people telling them they shouldn't, so since I like their relationship so much, I think I will enjoy it. I hope it is fast paced though.

"Love is beautiful fear." - America Singer

becky oh

“𝙄𝙩 𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙨 𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝙄’𝙢 𝙖𝙗𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙮 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙖 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙗𝙡𝙚𝙢.”

Through out this book, my heart got broken. In a good way. It teared apart for America and then stitched back up by Maxon's words. And that repeated. Again and again. 

Yes, I'm a sappy reader but this book is so full of jealousy and longing that I could feel it. Feel too much for America's thoughts and hopes. The romance got way too much for me to cope and watch America fall into pieces. Yes, this is going to be some emotional review but I don't care. I'm saying the truth.

It was seriously heart wrenching to just see the romance growing between America and Maxon then suddenly it breaks away by him kissing and touching other girls. It was hard to believe if Maxon actually loved America and if his promises were honest. He said to America that he had to treat equally to other girls, but his heart belonged to her. 

Yeah, right. I forgot he also broke her heart so many times. Including mine.

"𝙄’𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙨𝙪𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙡𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚, 𝙗𝙪𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙝 𝙞𝙨 . . .”—𝙈𝙖𝙭𝙤𝙣 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙚𝙙 𝙢𝙚 𝙞𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙮𝙚𝙨 𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙞𝙣, 𝙪𝙣𝙬𝙖𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜—“𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝙈𝙖𝙮𝙗𝙚 𝙄’𝙢 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜, 𝙢𝙖𝙮𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙣’𝙩 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙢𝙚. 𝙄𝙩 𝙙𝙤𝙚𝙨𝙣’𝙩 𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧. 𝙄 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝘼𝙣𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙧𝙞𝙛𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙢𝙚. 𝙄’𝙫𝙚 𝙗𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙬𝙖𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙗𝙖𝙘𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙙𝙨, 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚𝙜 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙚.”

The love triangle (ugh, hated it) has gone so much stronger. And the hate for Kriss increased. A lot. Because, girl. DON'T FOOL YOURSELF THAT MAXON LOVES YOU BECAUSE HE TOTALLY DOESN'T. Celeste, by the way, was being annoying (as usual) that I got over her vainess eventually.

Elise, Kriss, Natalie, Marlee and the guards got some attention (especially Marlee at one point) were nicely written (exclude Kirss, because I hate her for a reason) and everything was fine. Totally fine. But I just felt that maybe they were not that strong enough to want Prince Maxon's heart. Elise, only wants to impress her parents. Natalie, is just a bonus character which I didn't really cared about. Kriss, was loved by all the people in this book (not me). And that leaves Marlee left. I won't say anything to spoil, but I really wish she would be happy. (view spoiler)[with Carter. Forever and ever (hide spoiler)]

“𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙄 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙢𝙚, 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙚. 𝙎𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡𝙨 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙘𝙖𝙣’𝙩 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙮 𝙗𝙚 𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙡. 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙚 𝙢𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙡𝙡 𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙮.”

The thing is, it made it not believable enough for me to be convinced that Maxon loved America. When he kissed other girls. It felted he was cheating on America a lot. And especially the scene when Mazon was in the hall. Nope, I will never forgive that.

But the fact that I love this book is because it broke my heart in the right way. I can't believe that the author pulled out the heart breaking moments so easily and carefully. Claps for her, I bet. I really do love this book. I truly do. And I hope others would as well, because this book is some emotional drama series. 

I will always support Maxon and America's love. I just wish sometimes, that things would've been much easier for them. But life isn't like that. Well, so are books.

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