The Selection discussion

have you read this series? what do you guys think? Let me know and we'll start some discussion!

I absolutely love this book and I've read the whole series and I really wish that this series would go on forever.

Rose wrote: "I absolutely love this book and I've read the whole series and I really wish that this series would go on forever."

ME TOO!!!!!! It's an extremely well wrote series! I love it!

Who was your favorite couple...

Rose wrote: "Who was your favorite couple..."
100% Maxon and America. Their relationship was so pure and Maxon was so awkward it made for a cute couple. I DREAM to have a relationship like theirs and have a guy like Maxon.

I just finished reading this series within a week. I loved it! I agree that I wish there were more books to keep it going!

Samantha wrote: "I just finished reading this series within a week. I loved it! I agree that I wish there were more books to keep it going!"
Exactly! I have a love hate thing with how it ended. I wanted it to keep going but I am pretty happy with how it ended. I don't know.. I think it would be awesome as a TV show!!

Sarah wrote: "Samantha wrote: "I just finished reading this series within a week. I loved it! I agree that I wish there were more books to keep it going!"
Exactly! I have a love hate thing with how it ended. I w..."

Oh totally! I would watch that!

Samantha wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Samantha wrote: "I just finished reading this series within a week. I loved it! I agree that I wish there were more books to keep it going!"
Exactly! I have a love hate thing with how..."
SAME!

no one get mad at me when I say this.... but honestly I always wanted Aspen and America to be together.

Max (Mace) wrote: "no one get mad at me when I say this.... but honestly I always wanted Aspen and America to be together."
NOOO! LEAVE!
Just Kidding. I liked them the first and second book but I once I met Maxon I was led astray.

Sarah wrote:
NOOO! LEAVE!
Just Kidding. I liked them the first and second book but I..."

I totally get what your saying but, just think about this for a second. Have you read Hunger Games, or Twillight?(not that I support any of those book, but thats another story). anyways here is the story line, tell me if you see some similarities

Hunger games: Gale (male best friend) falls in love with Katniss. Katniss (Female best friend) sort of falls in love with him, but is then swept off her feet by Peeta (boyfriend).

Twilight: Jacob (Male best friend) falls in love with Bella. Bella (Female best friend) sort of falls in love with him, but it then swept off her feet by Edward (boyfriend)

Selection: (A tiny bit different) Aspen (Male best friend, and sort of boyfriend) is super in love with America. America falls in love with him, but is then swept off her feet by Maxon (boyfriend)

see the similarities? its not that I don't like Maxon, its just that I began to feel bad for the best friends that spend their entire life building up a relationship and providing for their partner, only to be pussed aside for a random dude who never did anything.

Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote:
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Just Kidding. I liked them the first and second book but I..."

I totally get what your saying but, just think about this for a second. Have you read Hunger Games, or Twi..."


I can get what your saying. In the beginning I liked Aspen, but something about Maxon's personality just drew me in more than Aspen's. I liked he's ending though too!

Samantha wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote:
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I totally get what your saying but, just think about this for a second. Have you read H..."

you dont really get to see that much of Aspen's personality. I think Maxon is a little to royal for my taste.

Absolutely adored the first 3 books in in the series as well as the novella...but I am not sure that I would ever read the rest of the series.
The best thing about these books is that it felt like watching a TV show...its weird, but tell me if you agree.

Me and my friends all loved it! We keep fighting over who gets maxon.......... but its always gonna be me who gets him

I LOVE this discussion! I see the similarities. I haven't read the Hunger Games or Twilight believe it or not.. How did you guys feel about them? Are they a must read? Let me know. I also agree with the point made about the TV show. I did feel like each chapter was a new episode kind of thing. Maxon was pretty royal and uptight but I love how America loosened him up a bit. It was pretty adorable. I think aspen is too. His adoration for America is really sweet but we can't really judge him since we don't see much of his personality... You see a bit more in "The Heir" portion of the series.. Have you guys read that yet? What do you think about Erik?

Sarah wrote: "I LOVE this discussion! I see the similarities. I haven't read the Hunger Games or Twilight believe it or not.. How did you guys feel about them? Are they a must read? Let me know. I also agree wit..."

Ok first thing. Don't read Twilight until you real, real enjoy vampire books. Personally I read it because it was like the first famous vampire book and I felt like I had too, but it was not worth it. I could hardly get through the first 100 pages, and when they added werwolves I died inside. Hunger games is better in my opinion but its message is really bad. Its fast pace and even though I started my reading thinking I wouldn't like it, I found i could not put the book down. The second and third one are not really worth it, but once you read the first, you commite to reading the rest. Also about The Heir, I loved Erik, I actually don't think I ever finished the book but I was definitly rooting for Erik. I think I just like the not so rich guys in all of the book since I liked Aspen better. When she got together with Henri, although he is really sweet, I was like "ummm, no, just no, he literally only knows two words of english, and you know no
Swedish."

Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote: "I LOVE this discussion! I see the similarities. I haven't read the Hunger Games or Twilight believe it or not.. How did you guys feel about them? Are they a must read? Let me know. I ..."
YASS! I am so happy we are having such an awesome discussion!!! I will definitely take what you said about The Hunger Games and Twilight under consideration. I really don't like vampire books so I probably won't attempt it. The Selection is still my favorite series no matter how many other books I read. I will be 100% honest with you... In the beginning I liked Erik for the sole purpose that his name was the same as the Phantom's birth name in "The Phantom of the Opera" (Which is my favorite show/book besides The Selection.) I am a huge Broadway nerd so POTO is extremely important to me. But as the book matured and progressed I fell in love with Eikko's character and the way her loved Eadlyn. Just as I did with Maxon and America.

Sarah wrote: "have you read this series? what do you guys think? Let me know and we'll start some discussion!"

I do. I mean, sure there are some cliche parts, but the portrayal of America as a woman who's not just about dolling up her self kind of emphasizes the place that women occupies and should occupy in society. The same concept is illustrated by her daughter

Alyssa Claire wrote: "Sarah wrote: "have you read this series? what do you guys think? Let me know and we'll start some discussion!"

I do. I mean, sure there are some cliche parts, but the portrayal of America as a wom..."
I so agree with that! Now we must ask... Aspen or Maxon?

Sarah wrote: "Rose wrote: "I absolutely love this book and I've read the whole series and I really wish that this series would go on forever."

ME TOO!!!!!! It's an extremely well wrote series! I love it!"

if it'll go on forever, it'll probably use up everything that's ever written in chick flicks, and then the series itself would turn sour.

Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote:
NOOO! LEAVE!
Just Kidding. I liked them the first and second book but I..."

I totally get what your saying but, just think about this for a second. Have you read Hunger Games, or Twi..."

Personally, my ideal type of relationship is one where your husband can also be your bestfriend and these kind of relationship trend repeated over and over and over again kind of clashes with my belief. In some ways I think it taints women's fidelity such that a woman can have a GUY best friend, and another man as a husband, while a guy can never have separate girls for each roles. It's sexist, and it sucks.

Sarah wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Sarah wrote: "have you read this series? what do you guys think? Let me know and we'll start some discussion!"

I do. I mean, sure there are some cliche parts, but the portray..."

Eh...Okay. Maxon.

Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote:
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I totally get what your saying but, just think about this for a second. Have you read H..."

Wait I'm confused, its sexist to who?

Max (Mace) wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote:
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I totally get what your saying but, just think about this for a s..."

the portrayal of America as a girl who can have Aspen (as her boy best friend) and Maxon (as the boy friend). Like girls can have those but if guys do, it's a whole new story.

Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote:
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I totally get what your saying but, just think..."

I bet you there isn't a book which showed a guy having a girlfriend and a girl best friend

Oakward wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote:
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I totally get what your ..."
Yeah... There probably isn't.. Even though it's pretty common. It hasn't happened yet.

Sarah wrote: "Oakward wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote:
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I totall..."

Let's hope one of us readers here will be writing just that kind of story.

Oakward wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Oakward wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote:
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I hope!

Sarah wrote: "Oakward wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Oakward wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote:
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Ok, I get it now. Your right, but it also annoys me that America can't make up her mind on if she wants her relationship with Aspen to be romantic or not.

Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Oakward wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Oakward wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote:
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Sarah wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Oakward wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Oakward wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote:
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Honestly, don't listen to me, I don't want to ruin the books for you. Don't worry, I love the books anyway, every book has its flaw, so you can't be to picky

Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Oakward wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Oakward wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Alyssa Claire wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote:
NOOO! LEA..." No! Don't think that! You bring some very good points to this discussion! Hearing from this chat is one of the highlights of my day! Keep it up guys! Let me know if you want to start a new discussion too!

I'm not saying that I believe my point is not worthy, I have just noticed that some people get very annoyed when someone else points out a flaw in a book they love. Also, if anyone wants to rant about any random book, im the guy to talk to, book rants are like my favorite things in the world.

Max (Mace) wrote: "I'm not saying that I believe my point is not worthy, I have just noticed that some people get very annoyed when someone else points out a flaw in a book they love. Also, if anyone wants to rant ab..." Lol same here! Book rants are awesome! especially when everyone is passionate enough about the book to bring some great discussion. I'm really happy this book brought us all together!

Sarah wrote: "Max (Mace) wrote: "I'm not saying that I believe my point is not worthy, I have just noticed that some people get very annoyed when someone else points out a flaw in a book they love. Also, if anyo..."

Totally, you should hear me rant about Twillight. People always call me anti-social because I like reading so much, but reading is totally social as well! The best is finding someone who loves the same book as you, but even better is finding someone who hates the same books as you.

YAAAS! This is in my top three favorite book series list! I've read this whole series twice, once in English, and once in Spanish, and it is still sooooooo good!

Raleigh wrote: "YAAAS! This is in my top three favorite book series list! I've read this whole series twice, once in English, and once in Spanish, and it is still sooooooo good!"
That's awesome!! Welcome to the chat!

Sarah wrote: "Raleigh wrote: "YAAAS! This is in my top three favorite book series list! I've read this whole series twice, once in English, and once in Spanish, and it is still sooooooo good!"
That's awesome!! W..."

Is anything different if you read it it Spanish. I've never read a chapter book in another language

I love the entire series! Although America annoyed me at certain times in the book...she was just so indecisive. But Maxon is amazing and it all turned out great at the end. I still think it should have just been one single book rather than 3 small book! Anyways, one of fav series!

Max (Mace) wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Raleigh wrote: "YAAAS! This is in my top three favorite book series list! I've read this whole series twice, once in English, and once in Spanish, and it is still sooooooo good!"
That..." I've read the Phantom of the Opera in French and it's a little different...

Talia wrote: "I love the entire series! Although America annoyed me at certain times in the book...she was just so indecisive. But Maxon is amazing and it all turned out great at the end. I still think it should..."
Same here.. The waiting for the books to come out KILLED me! lol

Madeline wrote: "Rose wrote: "Who was your favorite couple..."

i loved america and aspen i HATE MAXON"


THANK YOU!!!! I have finally found someone who agrees with me! I think Aspen and America were perfect together, and Maxon ruined it

Madeline wrote: "Rose wrote: "Who was your favorite couple..."

i loved america and aspen i HATE MAXON"

OMG...How can anyone hate MAXON?

Talia wrote: "Madeline wrote: "Rose wrote: "Who was your favorite couple..."

i loved america and aspen i HATE MAXON"

OMG...How can anyone hate MAXON?"

Ok, I don't hate him. I simply think that Aspen put a lot more thought into their relationship then Maxon. I also tend to like the "best friend/boyfriend" Character more, its just a personal preference.

Max (Mace) wrote: "Talia wrote: "Madeline wrote: "Rose wrote: "Who was your favorite couple..."

i loved america and aspen i HATE MAXON"

OMG...How can anyone hate MAXON?"

Ok, I don't hate him. I simply think that A..."
Ohh...Okay.

Sarah wrote: "Rose wrote: "Who was your favorite couple..."
100% Maxon and America. Their relationship was so pure and Maxon was so awkward it made for a cute couple. I DREAM to have a relationship like theirs ..."

Completely! That break my heart quote gets me every time!

I LOVE THIS CHAT OH MY GODFATHER. I agree with every point being made but I am still sticking with my heart and staying a Maxon and America. I always wanted to be a Princess and I feel like I lived that dream through Maxon and America.

Sarah wrote: "I LOVE THIS CHAT OH MY GODFATHER. I agree with every point being made but I am still sticking with my heart and staying a Maxon and America. I always wanted to be a Princess and I feel like I lived..."
Would you really want to be a princess?