Review of The Selection Series Trilogy by Kiera Cass: A Closer Look at the Dystopian Romance Saga
The Selection Series by Kiera Cass is a captivating YA Romance trilogy set in the dystopian kingdom of Illea, where society is divided into castes. The series, consisting of three books, follows the journey of America Singer, a Five, who is unexpectedly chosen for The Selection - a competition to determine the Prince's future wife.
At first, America participates in The Selection for financial reasons and to conceal her forbidden love for Aspen, a Four. However, as the competition progresses, she realizes that there is more at stake than just riches. America finds herself entangled in palace intrigue, romantic tension, and the impending revolution in Illea.
The series is often compared to The Hunger Games meets The Bachelor, but it differs significantly in themes, tone, and plot structure. While The Hunger Games focuses on survival and rebellion, The Selection prioritizes romantic drama within a more fantasy-like societal context.
The books contain mild violence, romance, and language, with the second book, The Elite, featuring a medium level of violence due to a gruesome whipping scene. America must navigate a love triangle between Aspen and the series' main male character, Prince Maxon. As the competition unfolds, America and Maxon's relationship evolves from friendship to romantic feelings.
The Selection is a competition among 35 eligible young women, with the Prince choosing the future Queen of Illea at the end. The series balances outside plot and romance, with the development of the revolution influencing America's decisions and character growth.
Reviewers have praised The Selection Series as the best YA Romance they have read. Despite borderline racy moments, including characters making out to the point of taking each other's clothes off and sleeping in the same bed overnight, the series is considered suitable for those who enjoy the romance genre. However, due to the level of physicality in dating relationships, a conversation with conservative parents may be necessary before allowing teens to read them.
As the country of Illea teeters on the brink of revolution, America must make a choice between her love for Aspen and the possibility of falling in love with Prince Maxon. The Selection Series offers a compelling narrative that keeps readers engaged with its balance of action, romance, and intrigue.
Books like The Selection Series by Kiera Cass, can provide a blend of entertainment and reading material as it immerses readers in a captivating YA Romance trilogy, weaving together themes of love, intrigue, and societal upheaval. The books, filled with romance, moderate violence, and mature content, chronicle America Singer's journey through a competition that may lead to her becoming the next Queen of Illea.
