The One discussion

I loved this series a lot, but at the end of this book I was left feeling weird. The ending to me, though it was as I expected (them getting married), felt odd... Rushed, maybe? I'm not quite sure what was wrong with it. I thought the who attack was just plain weird; totally out of the blue. It felt unneeded; that or it's just not pulled off correctly. Something I find interesting is that in the short story collection that was published, Kiera says she wrote the book and then felt that the ending was wrong and rewrote it. I'm interested to know what that original ending was. Anyways, I wanted to love this book, but the ending ruined it for me. Anyone else?

i don't know if odd is the right word, but rushed is a good description. i'm with you in the sense that i knew that they'd get married, but i don't know that it needed to be in the immediate epilogue. i think that it would have been better done if the epilogue was further into the future with more things going on in life.

the attack as well - while i get that they needed to resolve some of the characters that had ending story lines, i don't know that it was necessary in the manner that it was done.

I'm with you - in the sense that i'd love to know what the original ending was meant to be. i'm curious who was going to be alive or not at the end, and what plots were being continued.

The only thing I thought was odd about the ending is that a lot of people died. Plus it sounds rushed ,Aspen barely tells America about him and Lucy towards the ending, I mean when did that happen? I mean I kind of saw it when America brought up Anne and he just started talking about Lucy but seriously when did this even start?

I too, thought it was a bit rushed, and somehow expected. No twist, or surprise. And the ending made me feel more sad than happy, maybe because her father died.

It was just rushed. The attack made sense to me but I feel as if she got lazy and wrote the end really fast? Which angers me because I felt so many feels during this book. I stuck through the rage it made me feel and all I got was a rushed ending. I want more!

I know! it wasn't really good of an ending, but the rest of the book was amazing! even if it had taken longer to publish or write, I would have wanted a better ending.

I agree with everyone here, I thought everything was rushed and that there should have been 2 epilogues, one with the wedding- that would take place 5 months into the future and would included a pregnant Marlee. Another epilogue that would take place 5 years into the future and that would include Maxon's reign, America's pregnancy or her pregnant with her second child, and the Singer family in there new house. I honestly thought that around 200 pages were missing from the end of the book and I'm hoping that Mrs.K comes out with another series that takes place 10 years or so into the future and would include every thing that I said should have happened in the second epilogue.

The only thing I thought was odd was that Aspen walked her down the aisle. Also they seemed to just forget the whole fight they had before the day of the proposal reception. Like how did that end... well I know it must be OK because they got married. But what just happened?

I think that it should of had the wedding part of the book and the epilogue years later when she and maxon have kids. the epilogue should also include aspens not so tragic painful death.

Leah wrote: "The only thing I thought was odd was that Aspen walked her down the aisle. Also they seemed to just forget the whole fight they had before the day of the proposal reception. Like how did that end....."

I think aspen should be executed. and it was totally not appropriate for aspen to walk her down the aisle

Anna-Cosette wrote: "I loved this series a lot, but at the end of this book I was left feeling weird. The ending to me, though it was as I expected (them getting married), felt odd... Rushed, maybe? I'm not quite sure ..."

Well, I suppose the ending was far too fair.
Aspen... could not feel love for America anymore at the end (because I guess he saw her with Maxon on bed cuddling), however he just wanted America like a kid needs his mother to get him to sleep or else he would cry. Maxon always loved America the night he saw her in the garden, and America said her father that she feels herself around Maxon.
The ending was weird but still made sense at least. Maxon as the King was slowly getting rid of castes and America as Queen would do a wonderful job herself. America found that her dad and Kris were with the Northern Rebels. Well Aspen finally found love in someone else and I am glad it was Lucy. Sad Queen Amberly had to die too, I didn’t mind King die. I was angry at him myself. Ugh! Marlee and Carter were in the end out in front of all that was a good thing. Everything went well in America’s life. How better could this series end?
Go team #Amaxon or #Merica or #Maxerica !


-KB

Ewa Blackthorn wrote: "I agree with everyone here, I thought everything was rushed and that there should have been 2 epilogues, one with the wedding- that would take place 5 months into the future and would included a pr..."

Well that sounds GREAT , I would love that to happen too. Honestly, I wanted more in the end just like you said but it would be FANTASY's FANTASY. LOL! ;) This series is great, I loved every part of it. Mrs.K has done an excellent job.

-KB

Yeah! Think so! a little strange and hasty, I thought it needed more connection between the protagonists or maybe more scenes together.... I do not know, is it just that I like something a little more Cheesee :) only a little, a little more love ;)

I want an Epilogue!!! To see how they are in 5 years!!!

I want a better Epilogue too I want to know if they had kids and if they got rid of the castes. It was all a bit rushed but seriously I was reading Maxon's second proposal during a lock down drill in class and it was so touching that I cried. So even though it was a bit rushed I still think it was beautiful

I felt so many things were wrong in this last book. Don't get me wrong... I have enjoyed the series but I can't understand couple of things. As maxon was trying to prove his dad wrong and prove that he will be a better king but by hiding under the table at the time of attack and going out of castle just because his girl friend said so (unarmed) were those wise decisions?

I think the ending did feel a little rushed. Also, Celeste's death was totally random and they didn't even say anything about it, it was seriously one line and then other things happened. America didn't even react or seem to care at all, all she was thinking about was Maxon which bugged me a little bit. And Maxon and America did make a really stupid decision when they went to meet the Northerners, there must have been an easier way to communicate. It also really bugged me that America and Aspen were so careless after trying so hard to keep things a secret.

I think the ending was amazing!!!!Maybe the ending was a little rushed but,that doesn't change the fact that the book (including the ending) was awesome,amazing,and spectacular!!!

http://unlockmoreselection.com/

Any one seen this.... its great...

"I took a steadying breath. “Listen, I know we have a full night ahead of us, but I wanted to give you your birthday present.”

“Oh, darling, you didn’t need to get me anything. Every day with you is a gift.” He leaned in and kissed me.

“Well, I hadn’t planned on getting you a gift, but then something presented itself, so here we are.”

“All right then,” he said, placing his glass on the ground. “I’m ready. Where is it?”

“That’s the only problem,” I started. I felt my hands begin to shake. “It won’t actually arrive for another seven or eight months.”

He smiled but squinted. “Eight months? What in the world could take . . .”..."

The Epilogue is here guys check it out.... I am so excited for more books you should also check out the video on the website above.... *jumping in joy*

Yes I completely agree. The chapters near the end were leading me towards a climax;
so many revelations: Her dad a rebel? Kriss also a rebel? Who would have thought!!! And what is their role in the ending? would her dad's contacts be somewhat of help to her? Where does the fact that Kriss has that huge of a secret stand?
so many choices for America: Would she choose Maxon and submit to the king? or would she stand to her cause and refuse to bend to his will? And what is she going to do about those ever viciously growing southern rebels? and what of the northern ones?
There were so many issues at the end building up and America's determination growing and her dad's letter urging her to fight for her beliefs that, I don't know, I guess was waiting for something more spectacular to come.
The attack and then the king and queen -Whom I still resent her complete devotion to her husband and refusal to open her eyes and see the tyrant in him- dying and all their problems coming to an end. Just like that. Like it's god's Christmas gift to them.
The southerners issue coming to an end so easily. And no one even noticed that the guards in the hall are complete foreigners. like really?
It felt all so rushed. And the protagonist was confined in a room during all of this not even participating in the fall of the previous evil!
America didn't even make the big choice; was she really just going to obey the king?
I was left high and dry after all that teasing and then nothing. I don't get a big showdown; America doesn't put the king in his place. Maxon never stands up to his dad to defend the love of his life as his dad insults her. Aspen just BAAM forgets all about Mer and is suddenly head over heals about her maid.
Not to mention Celeste's uncalled for death. Did she really have to die after all that character development she'd undergone?
I can't put my frustrations to word, it's just after the two last books and the beginning of this one I expected something more. like the book was left with undone ties and our characters never faced their fears. or confront each other about their issues.

I guess all I could say is that the foreplay was far better than the sex itself!!!

THANKS Kajol!!

I'm so excited that she wrote another epilogue! It is so sweet... It reminded me of why I liked the series so much. I agree with many of the people here, the original ending felt a little rushed. I felt like there could be another book to wrap up everything that happened in the last 50 pages.

The decision to write another epilogue was definitely a good one! I have warm fuzzys again... :D

Samantha wrote: "THANKS Kajol!!

I'm so excited that she wrote another epilogue! It is so sweet... It reminded me of why I liked the series so much. I agree with many of the people here, the original ending felt ..."

I totally agree Samantha, The ending was cranky but still the book would have been much longer than it is if she tried to end it in a better way... However I am excited for the new book The Heir I am sure it is gonna be about America and Maxon's Daughter. *Freaks out* *Jumping in joy*

i agree the ending was a little bit rushed, but anyways i loved it so much! it was such a adorable ending! although I wonder what america told maxon about aspen! an i also wonder why aspen would still be shocked after walking in on maxon and america, after starting to be with lucy? and what would anne think of lucy being with aspen when she herself had a crush on him?

I really do feel that the book was being rushed to the end. Many things just pop out in the end like for example, America's dad and Kriss being a rebel. All the deaths that happened too and to eliminate the King and Queen that would easily make Maxon king and America queen. I wouldn't mind if the book was a bit longer because I wanted everything to be resolve.

I also think that the ending was rushed. It felt like the author didn't know how to resolve some of the character's story lines so she just killed the King (so that no one will be in the way anymore, hell, I don't even know how it was possible for Maxon to end the selection and choose America while his father was alive) and Anne (so that she wouldn't have to deal with Anne finding out about Aspen and Lucy). Really. As well as the fact that Maxon and America seemed to have forgotten about their fight. It would have been acceptable if it was America who got shot so that Maxon would at least realize that she really loves him, then forgive her and get married. I won't even mention Aspen and Lucy. Sigh. That's just crazy. And the scene at the hospital was kind of out of character for Lucy even if Aspen almost died and all. Another frustration of mine is that Celeste died just like that after redeeming herself and finally became friends with America. It would have been interesting if she ended up with Aspen. Just imagine all the bickering and stuff if they were together. The rebel attack was also sudden and wasn't resolved really. They should have talked about it by the end of the book. Isn't it weird that their parents die then after a few pages they get married. I just feel that there should have been something in between so that it wouldn't feel like a boulder was suddenly dropped on us. The ending kinda ruined it for me too. I just wish the book was longer so that there would be more time for the ending to develop or something. That's what I think.

Elissa wrote: "I also think that the ending was rushed. It felt like the author didn't know how to resolve some of the character's story lines so she just killed the King (so that no one will be in the way anymor..."

Anna-Cosette wrote: "I loved this series a lot, but at the end of this book I was left feeling weird. The ending to me, though it was as I expected (them getting married), felt odd... Rushed, maybe? I'm not quite sure ..."

the ending was ok for me i kinda wished it was longer :(
I also didnt like how Maxon got mad when he saw America and Aspen hugging, HUGGING NOT EVEN KISSING and that was dissapointing cause I thought Maxon would have caught them kising and sent them to be hit infront of everyone like what happened to her friend. I was also upseet about the Queens death she did nothing wrong!! the king was disapointing casue I was expecting so big show down with him and American and Maxon. Apsen just ended up with the maid (forgot her name) at the end and there was not int or anything about that which got me mad. I felt she did this because Apsen had to have a ending without AMerica and with someone else cause she would end up with Maxon. ALso I was suprised Apsen didnt even fight with Maxon over America after what he said in The Guard (as you guys can see I love drama and just hoping for some more drama and the One)

Addy wrote: "Elissa wrote: "I also think that the ending was rushed. It felt like the author didn't know how to resolve some of the character's story lines so she just killed the King (so that no one will be in..."

Yes, Aspen and Lucy was really forced for me. Would have been better if it was just hinted that Aspen was starting to like someone else and not them acting like they've been together for a loooong time.

Elissa wrote: "Addy wrote: "Elissa wrote: "I also think that the ending was rushed. It felt like the author didn't know how to resolve some of the character's story lines so she just killed the King (so that no o..."

Yeah that was disappointing but I am excited for the Heir and The Queen and she is making another book (i dont know the name) in the selection series!

I believe it is The Favorite and The Queen she is going to combine them and make it a book I think

Alexandria wrote: "I believe it is The Favorite and The Queen she is going to combine them and make it a book I think"

Yeah I just read someting saying she is going to combine them but there is also going to be 2 separate novels.

It's kinda odd. But I'm glad there's The Heirs.

KeepCalmAndLoveBooks wrote: ""I took a steadying breath. “Listen, I know we have a full night ahead of us, but I wanted to give you your birthday present.”

“Oh, darling, you didn’t need to get me anything. Every day with you ..."

Oh my god thank you soooo much for showing me that! It was so amazing! I am even more excited for the Heir now! An, to answer the real question of this conversation, yes I did find the ending slightly rushed. It wasn't necessarily odd. Although, that Maxon would let Aspen, as someone who wanted to marry America for the longest time, walk her down the aisle is very strange. Anyway, cant waitfor The Heir!!

I felt it was rushed, and the whole situation with the King was resolved very neatly! Yay, he's dead, no problems now... I felt that could have been done better. I enjoyed the whole series, but that just felt too packaged up.

it was rushed. i knew there was not gonna be much action as there were little in the prior books.
all events whether happy or sad were wrapped up for the wedding even if it did not seem realistic or made the slightest sense. the plot dragged out where it should not have.

I felt like it was really rush! Which is a shame since it had so much potential! It is one of my favorite series and while at a certain point I felt like things were going too slow, in the end everything started to happen really fast... Like if everything was fine and then:*spoilers (kind of)* DEAD, DEAD, DEAD, i love him, he has someone else, he chose me, no more castes, more dead people, marriage. All of this just on a few pages... I just wish the end was not so rushed. I really started to like some of the characters and suddenly they were dead in a sentence: not even a paragraph!!! I still love the selection. I just think that it had potential for a much better ending (a less rushed one)! :)