My rating: 5 of 5 stars
The Rose Society has exceeded my expectations. Marie Lu, has done it again. When I finished reading this book I had to stop my reading spree for two days. I could not start another book because this one was swirling and overflowing billions…TRILLIONS of thoughts in my mind. I didn’t know it was possible to love a book so much or for it to end in such a breathtaking way that you had to freaking stop functioning for TWO ENTIRE DAYS.
Adelina is betrayed so many times.
Freaking Enzo comes back to life.
Teren does more than get over his Queen.
Adelina finds a Myth Boy.
Myth Boy is charming and devoted.
Everyone who used to care for Adelina end up Hating her.
WHAT?!
So back to Review.
Adelina shows that she knows she’s badass and has skills in the very beginning. Her illusions are stronger, more powerful and she is BACK. Along with her caring sister.
They build their own badass crew that is going to overthrow the queen and stop the decimation of those scarred from the fever. They manage to get the Magic Magiano who is so very charming and devoted to Adelina. But he steps back to let Adelina have time with her revived love, Enzo.
Enzo is still charming, he has all of his memories and loves Adelina. HOWEVER. He’s not the same. He longs to be back in the netherworld and doesnt even realize it. His eyes don’t have the same intensity and spark. And he can’t be with Adelina without completely dominating her. And of course, he ends up completely destroying Adelina’s good side by leaving her and shattering her heart into a million more pieces.
Teren is obsessed with his Queen. So obsessed that he kills her. I have lost all hope that this guy could be a potential lover of Adelina. He is crazy and I have no idea what to think of him. He’s described as handsome but…where is the charm? What is his value to the story now that he is so utterly broken and crazy. This actually makes me anticipate the next book seeing that he’s still alive. What is he going to do next?
And now (drumroll) for the EPIC and MIND BLOWING ending of the book.
My revenge is complete.
I force a smile onto my face. In the silence, I sit alone on my throne and wait eagerly for all the satisfaction and triumph to hit me. I wait, and wait, and wait.
But it doesn’t come.
Adelina gets everything that she ever wanted but she realizes, this wasn’t what she wanted at all. She is ALONE. She has lost her sister, friends, and anyone who cares about her. She rules with fear. She finds out that her mind is deteriorating with every use of her power. She realizes that the whispers in her head have lead her to this isolated success. Is this even success?
I don’t think there will be another story that can make me feel the loss and pain of a villain like this. I don’t think I can wait for the 3rd book. I NEED IT. This ending isn’t even a cliff hanger. But it leaves me crazed and possibly delusional. Throughout reading this entire novel, I could envision everything so clearly. And I have to admit the voices in Adelina’s head annoyed me a lot. So did the constant appearance of her dead father. But to read the mind of a villain. To know and be able to see her reasoning. And feel all of the calamity brought down upon her once good soul. It’s breathtaking. I had to seriously stop and reread lines from the book. I had to have every word engraved in my mind.
I began this book while having no clue what it was about. I only began reading it because it was a series that seemed to be gaining fame. But in the end, I was not disappointed. The setting is in the future after World War 3 and during a time where we go back to having a monarchy. The story follows America Singer, a class 5, who is selected to be one of the 35 candidates to be the Prince’s bride. I actually really like the idea of the new social order because it does seem unique. It is obviously not an original idea but more of an innovated one. All of the setting actually gives a purpose for the protagonists and their motives. <br> America Singer is a straightforward and understanding character, I don’t find myself frustrated by her actions too much. She cares deeply for her family and for those who are loyal to her. Although she can be a bit tempered, she has a understandable reason for it. Prince Maxon is described as boring at first, but I enjoyed learning more about his character. He seems very caring and devoted. His character is charismatic and I would like to know more about him..because he can’t just be all rainbows and sunshine. Lastly, is Aspen Leger, who is America’s first love. He originally is class 6 (Servant) but he moves up by the end of the book. But I feel a bit annoyed by his pride and such sometimes. He has reasons but he just doesn’t reel me in. <br> All the rebels are making me curious too. The Northerners and Southerners have reasons they want to bring down the royals. But why? The Northerners appear to be searching for something. But what? and the Southerners are for blood. It’s not really as frightening since we have not been shown anything much of what they do. But I am curious about their motives.<br> I do like the other bridal contestants and their contributions to the story. Celeste is the closest to an antagonist we get and she seems very snobby and self-centered. I would like to see how she is going to continue to play out her role in the next book because all she has done so far is being mean to the contestants. Marlee is a kind soul and America’s closest friend out of all of the contestants. But I really want to know what her secret is? Why is she still in the competition if she doesn’t like Maxon? I feel like The Selection is a great opening for the series and that all the smaller details, set ups and information here will lead to a bigger plot and deeper storyline by the end.
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