One of her main traits is her incredibly strong individuality. Throughout the book you discover all different kinds of traits that she has and how much she uses them. Maxon Schreave The Prince of the kingdom and Americas love interest. She is also intent in discovering why the rebels want to attack the system and has also made an enemy out of the King for this curiosity. She is participating in the Selection, and has fallen in love with Prince Maxon. Now, of course, I’m frantically combing the library for a checked in copy of Rumors (and the one after that, Envy). Hard headed 17 year old, America singer is the main character in the book The Selection by Kiera Cass. America Singer The main protagonist of the book. I loved every last page.įrankly, the cover alone should be enough to sell you on the book I adore that dress. describe the main character she is participating in the Selection, and has fallen in love with Prince Maxon.
It’s no Jane Austen, but The Luxe is a delightful book, perfect for a plane ride or an afternoon on the couch. The historical background is also great – there is a lot of detail about the city, the lifestyle, and the social expectations without it feeling forced. The character development is very strong and I, especially for some of the characters, was both repelled and delighted by them simultaneously. The only problem I had with the love triangle in The Selection was that there was one love interest who the main character was obviously supposed to be with, defeating the whole purpose of the trope.
she is participating in the Selection, and has fallen in love with Prince Maxon. Sometimes this multiple POV can drive me crazy, but it was perfect in this book. t/f tone is a musical or vocal sound with reference to its pitch, quality, and strength. But on the other hand, I loved reading it with absolutely no idea how things were going to turn out or any expectations, and I don’t want to to ruin it for anyone who might read it.Įach chapter of this Anna Godbersen book is told from the point of view of one of the five main characters (1. I told Bart the whole story and he thought it sounded fascinating, so half of me is tempted to tell you about all the surprising little twists and turns, the various romances, the backstabbing, and the pressures of society to do the “right” thing. It introduces the main characters present at the funeral and then backs up about two weeks to show the events leading up to Elizabeth’s death and the roles of the various friends and family of Elizabeth. The Luxe begins with the funeral of Elizabeth Holland, one of New York City’s high society girls, on the day she was supposed to have married one of the city’s most eligible bachelors. Eadlyn is the Heir to the Throne and America and Maxon urge Eadlyn to organise a se (). I don’t know what took me so long! the luxe by anna godbersen This book is about our main character Princess Eadlyn, America and Maxons eldest daughter. A few weeks later I checked it out again and renewed it without opening it.įinally, yesterday on the flight home from Las Vegas, I picked it back up and finished the whole thing by dinner time. I read 20 pages and then got busy with school and kept renewing it until eventually I had to return it. I picked up The Luxe in MARCH from the library. Romance, intrigue, class-warfare – what’s not to like? On August 20, 2015, Kiera Cass announced that her originally self-published book The Siren would be rewritten and rereleased on January 26, 2016. Cass announced another book following The Heir, The Crown, which was released on. Main Characters Who Stick To Their Beliefsĥ.8 of 10: The Luxe was just a fun fun read I don’t see much YA historical fiction set at the turn of the century, but I was completely sucked in to it. Kiera Cass (born ) is an American writer of young adult fiction. Strong Independent Ladies in Pretty Dresses!ģ. Goodreads | Amazon 5 Reasons to Read the Selection Trilogy by Kiera CassĢ. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she’s made for herself-and realizes that the life she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn’t want. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her. To live in a palace and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon.īut for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime.