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The One (The Selection #3) by Kiera Cass



The highly anticipated conclusion to Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series, The One will captivate readers who love dystopian YA fiction and fairy tales. The One is the perfect finale for fans who have followed America's whirlwind romance since it began--and a swoon-worthy read for teens who have devoured Veronica Roth's Divergent, Ally Condie's Matched, or Lauren Oliver's Delirium.

The Selection changed America Singer's life in ways she never could have imagined. Since she entered the competition to become the next princess of Illéa, America has struggled with her feelings for her first love, Aspen--and her growing attraction to Prince Maxon. Now she's made her choice . . . and she's prepared to fight for the future she wants.

Find out who America will choose in The One, the enchanting, beautifully romantic third book in the Selection series!

THIS IS AWESOME. READ NOW. I LOVE THIS BOOK. <3

I was never a huge fan of this series but I did like this book. Although I felt a lot of things were kind of left unsettled. I also thought Maxon's father being killed made things a bit too easy on the ending. If his father hadn't died would Maxon have been able to stand up to him, marry America, and get rid of the castes?? I kind of don't think so. I liked both Maxon and Aspen so I didn't mind too much who she ended up with but in book two Aspen and America were really into each other and then in this book Aspen is all of a sudden into Lucy and America is over him. I also didn't fully understand all that rebel business. I was really shocked though when Celeste got shot!

I agree with the whole Aspen and America suddenly not feeling anything for each other in the third book, even though they seemed really in to each other in the second. I really liked the first one, but this book is kind of a disappointment. Instead of tying off the loose ends, Cass just killed off the characters that didn't work for the ending. America also didn't seem that sad about her father's death which is strange, because they were supposed to be really close. I also wanted to know more about the Northern rebels, but the only thing we found out about them was their symbol.

I don't think we'd have gotten to know if Maxon got rid of the castes whether his father died or not. The whole series was simply about the Selection itself, and everything else was added just to make the story more interesting and realistic.

I didn't really pay much attention to Aspen, but the way America suddenly lost feelings for him might be due to the fact that she's now fighting for Maxon. And like her sister said, she can't keep Aspen as a safety net. As for Aspen suddenly being interested in Lucy, I can't help but think Kiera did that just to give him a happy ending. Let's face it, we're probably never going to see more of this series again so Aspen being with Lucy at least leaves us with the idea that they both found someone amazing.

I agree with the Northern rebels! There's so much we still don't know about them! T_T I was really anticipating that visit to Italy, but then America's father died and so many things happened after that. But I guess that's part of what I liked the most about it: the action never stops.

I barely got it I'm so exited can wait what happens

I was a little disappointed with this book since I expected more action. Like Pamela's post said, it focused more on the Selection itself. It was still a good read though.

I was disappointed. The first two books were really good. And I agree with Cj, the characters that didn't make sense were just killed.

I really love this one! It's better than the second book. But it focuses more on romance. Anyways, I still love it.

Amazing <3

I enjoyed this book but I felt as though it was rushed. I also really disliked how when Celeste was killed almost not another thought was spared towards her. America was close to her and the way she reacted was like someone swatted a fly.

i just got the book but i am waiting untell i finish my final exams to read it , i can not wait to see what happend

Before, I was fine with the first two books but now, after reading a lot of other novels I didn't like it that much. The last book was fine but i didn't really enjoy it 'cause maybe it was really made for girls. I was looking for action-packed scenes but America just hid the whole time the palace was attacked. And what I didn't like is that the author just killed all the people who would hinder the happy ending of the book. It seems absurd. I know people liked it and I respect their opinions but for me, I don't rlly like the whole series.

I'm reading it now so I won't say anything about the book until I finish it but I hope it will end good. ( when I say good I mean I hope America will end with Maxon <3 )

it has been on my currently-reading shelf for like, forever. i was initially excited for it, but then after reading a couple chapters,i just couldn't get into it. i'm not even sure if i'll even get back to it, since there's so much that i want to read right now.

The ending was bittersweet. It's amazing how Maxon and America will rule together as great leaders.

It was great! I was rooting for Maxon the whole time.

The book was a real page-turner! The dynamic Maxon-America is amazing <3

Love it! Was very happy with this ending. It had some sad moments but I think, for me, all loose ends were tied up.

I love Maxon!

I did like reading this series, but I think it would have been slightly better. The ending for this book was super fast pace. This book could have extended a little bit longer or add a fourth book. Overall, I did like the book but I really like the first book more.

I agree on more books! A lot of my friends didn't like it because they felt the story was rushed and wasn't enough, but the book itself (and the series) was good! MORE SEQUELS KIERA CASS PRETTY PLEASE <3

There was a lot wrong with this book. I don't feel like listing all of the reasons I wanted to fling this book in a gutter and never look back on it but there is one that sums up everything that I feel. This book is not the end of a trilogy. It reads more like the beginning of a story, having two people fall in love and setting up the drama for a plot. There was no climax, just a rushed fight that killed off random ass characters. I am so upset that this is how the story ends. I will not be revisiting this series in any way, shape, or form.