The Elite audiobook

hello, my name is jessica and im addicted to this series. goodness, these books are like drugs. i know theyre bad for me, but i cant seem to stop. reading. them. its the drama. its way too addicting.also, i seem to be the only person who likes aspen. i think i suffer from “hooked on the first boy introduced” syndrome, because it happened with adam in ‘shatter me’ and gale in ‘the hunger games.’ what a random observation. lol. anyways, these books are like crack. ↠ 4 stars

I raced through this book because I love the concept and where the story seems to be heading, but OH MY GOODNESS America was so frustrating. I discuss the whole thing in depth in my booktalk here: http://youtu.be/m7UHt8a4G9g

Vale. Bien. No estaba preparado. Mira que al principio (en plan, como las cien primeras páginas) no estaba muy seguro de que The Elite me fuera a gustar tanto como The Selection. Tenía bastante claro que lo estaba leyendo a buen ritmo, pero que en realidad nada me estaba sorprendiendo y que lo leía porque no sé, la Cass es muy diva. Pero, sinceramente, no me esperaba lo que ocurre después. Esta reseña contendrá spoilers, así que lo siento si querías saber qué me ha parecido sin leer ninguno. Te digo que en resumen podría decir que The Elite es inesperada. Y ahora, entro en spoilers. Varias situaciones, como lo que ocurre con Marlee y el guardia o el encontronazo que tiene America de Maxon y Celeste me tuvieron tal que así: No me esperaba para nada que las situaciones se fuesen a tornar así de serias. Para nada. De verdad que lo de Marlee me pilló totalmente por sorpresa. Me olía que algo iba a pasar, porque no creo que la autora se dejase páginas y páginas para ver lo maravillosa que era esta chica y lo buena amiga de America que era para nada. Y en efecto, cuando se descubre todo el tinglado que tenía Marlee (que ole ella por liarse con el guardia, eh, que si pasa del culo de Maxon me parece muy normal) me quedé de piedra. O sea. Encima con el guardia, del que conocemos cómo son las cosas por Aspen. Y buah, el momentazo de America levantándose gritando intentando que todo acabe para ella mientras la azotan. DIOS MÍO. Juro que estaba nervioso perdido. Y que encima luego veamos que Maxon ha ayudado a Marlee por America. AY, MI CORAZÓN.Otra de las cosas que más me ha sorprendido ha sido sin duda el encontronazo calenturiento de Maxon. Porque no me esperaba PARA NADA que Maxon tuviera el mínimo interés en Celeste, y menos del tipo sexual, cuando se le ve tan... no sé, yo no le veía en plan así. No sé si me entendéis. Y claro, yo estaba superindignado con él porque ESO NO SE LE HACE A MI AMERICA. Pero sin embargo, después, cuando está dando sus explicaciones, quería matarlo. Sí, sí. O sea, cuando están encerrados en la habitación secreta con el ataque de los rebeldes y Maxon está diciendo que si America no quería nada con él porque estaba distante, que él se iba a arrimar a otras que le dieran también lo que necesitaba. Y yo en plan: ¿HOLA AL MACHISMO? A punto estuve de cerrar el libro cuando encima veo que America lo acepta. LO ACEPTA. Vale. Yo a todo esto estaba superindignado pero al momento siguiente, America recapacita y se da cuenta de que ella ha hecho exactamente lo mismo con Aspen. Y fue tan zas en toda la boca que me eché a reír. En efecto, Kiera Cass, eres una diva. No me había dado cuenta del detalle. Se nota que la autora juega con eso de 'qué malo es el hombre que se lía con otras' pero realmente no ves mal que America lo haga hasta ese momento. O sea, de verdad, no lo había pensado y yo ya culpaba a Maxon.En general, The Elite ha sido una novela que va ganando fuerza y que nos deja las puertas a The One superintensamente abiertas. MADRE MÍA. Las últimas páginas con el rey amenazando a America y destrozándola. Joder, eres un puto cabrón. Y me gustan mucho las criadas y que vayan a organizar una estrategia. Sinceramente, lo que abre esta segunda novela para la tercera es mejor que lo que dejó abierto el primero. Eso me gusta; ver esa progresión en una misma trilogía. Sin duda, The Elite está a la altura de The Selection al no parar de sorprender con tantos giros en la trama (que hay más de los que he comentado, pero esos sin duda, son los que se llevan la palma).

Maybe I'm amazed at how the author managed to get me involved in the way it did. I'm happy to announce that the antidote to crack addiction has been found. It's this book because it's more addictive than the drug.There were a lot of girly things and feelings in here where I zoned out, but this novel went straight to my heart, reminding me that I had never been in love in my teens. Based on that, I forgave a lot of America's antics.The main heroine is not my favored character, even if I'm rooting for her in the elite. Maxon is the more well rounded one. But though there were silly stuff going on in the more serious aspects and consequences of the entire world, I have no compunction in giving The Elite 5 stars.

I cannot wait to get the final book tomorrow AHHH.I really have fallen in love with this series although it sometimes frustrates the crap out of me how stupid America can be and the damn love triangle. I just can't help it.

4.5 stars! Love love love this series.

I flew through this book in less than 24 hours, taking me out of my pitiful reading slump!Even though I enjoyed reading this book, it was frustrating at times. I found myself annoyed at how America was acting and how her relationships with Maxon and Aspen played out. I felt like we were stuck in a cycle of America's erratic behavior and overcritical thoughts towards Maxon. Also, I am seriously wondering why Aspen is still there because I don't see any passion between them like I do with Maxon. I liked how we got to see more of the world outside of the castle and how the society was formed and hope that we get to see more later. Overall, I enjoyed The Selection more than the sequel but still look forward to the next book to see how it all plays out.

4.75 Absolutely Delightful ★'s “You know that you’ve found something amazing, and you want to hold on to it forever; and every second after you have it, you fear the moment you might lose it.” “Sometimes I feel like we're a knot, too tangled to be taken apart.” Buddy read with my, girl Desireé :) Reread for me :) The Selection started out with 35 girls it's now down to just 6 of them - The Elite. Oh. My. Goodness! My face hurts from smiling so damn much. This was a fantastic second installment in The Selection series and I'm so happy that I love it just as much as I did my first time! The Elite is very addictive and I keep wanting more and more. This was one hell of a page-turner! I seriously couldn't stop smiling in this book 😁 I had to massage my cheeks to ease the pain. But there was also some pretty intense and emotional moments that tore my heart out and left it laying there on the floor in a heap of broken pieces 😭😭😭. I just about died when it got to that one past with Marlee... The Elite is super adorable, it’s full of romance and passion, injustice, arguments and betrayals, new alliances, rebel attacks, more girl drama, fancy parties, and family reunions which equals out to be very very entertaining 😂. It was also light-hearted, funny, sad and so enchanting! The plot is simple and the twists are a lot of fun. Again... there really isn't much world building involved with these books, it all pretty much takes place right in the Castle. The world doesn't expand seeing as how the dignitaries always come to the palace. But I have to admit when it comes to The Selection I. Just. Don't. Care! Because I love it so darn much!!! Where it lacks in world development it triumphs in character building. I love them all even the ones I despise like Celeste and King Clarkson. I'm so invested in these characters. America is truly wonderful and I can't get enough of her hot-tempered and stubborn as hell attitude which causes her to act rashly but she's also generous, passionate and protective of those she cares for. She acts in a way I would expect her to act! Maxon is very stubborn as well and has a bit of his father's temper so you can imagine what it's like when he and America fight lol. Most of the time he's sweet and loving and he cares deeply. I love America and Maxon together so I wanna declare right now that I'm #TeamMaxon, ALL THE WAY! I do still love Aspen but he is the safe and easy choice. And a couple of things he said to America really bothered me. America's family is amazing, I adore her little sister May and her father is what all fathers should be and how they should treat their daughters. I really like Princess Nicoletta from Italy and can't wait to see more of her. Alright, that's enough, I have to start The One (book 3) like right now! *Love this audiobook it was so so good! Amy Rubinate (the Narrator), did such an incredible job again. If you're an audiobook lover you really don't want to miss out on this one :D Also, the cover is so pretty. I recommend this series to anyone who loves cheesy romance and quick easy reads!* Maxon looked me in the eyes again, unwavering—“there’s only you. Maybe I’m not really looking, maybe they aren’t right for me. It doesn’t matter. I just know I want you. And that terrifies me...”“...I want it to be as easy as breathing for you to say yes.” “It wasn’t like I made his world better. It was like I was his world. It wasn’t some explosion; it wasn’t fireworks. It was a fire, burning slowly from the inside out.”

¿Te has encontrado con esos libros que hacen que la gente te mire raro porque no dejas de sonreírle a las páginas, que te rías, los abraces, pongas cara tonta mientras los lees y que quieras hacerte burrito con tus sábanas o quedarte en un rincón mirando la pared porque te dieron todos los feels de la vida? Bueno, pues eso es The Elite. Es un libro que, por muy cliché que suene, es una montaña rusa emocional en todo el sentido de la palabra. Vamos a ver, si estás leyendo la reseña de The Elite es porque ya leíste The Selection, así que no es spoiler decir que el primer libro acaba tan bien que esperas que todo sea bonito de ahí en adelante. Sin embargo, está claro que todo no puede ser color de rosa porque... bueno, si fuera todo así no habría cuatro libros, jajaja. El caso es que todo empieza tan bien en The Elite que empiezas a confiarte y a pensar que la historia de amor de America y Maxon va a ser perfecta, sin contratiempos, que se van a querer y se van a dar mucho amor todo el libro... pero no. Es decir, mientras lo leía tenía la sensación de que las, ejem, reuniones entre Aspen (maldito, me caes mal) y America les iban a explotar en la cara en algún momento. Tenía mucho miedo, de verdad. Pero, sorpresivamente, estos dos se seguían saliendo con la suya.Ahora bien, la cosa con este libro es que si bien sigue siendo la Selección el tema principal, hay muchas más cosas pasando simultáneamente. Hay ataques de ambos grupos rebeldes, la guerra en New Asia se está poniendo peor, hay invitados de otros países en el palacio y romances inesperados salen a la luz. Todos estos eventos tienen de los nervios a toda la familia real y, sobre todo, a Maxon, quien debe demostrar qué tan buen actor es, qué tanto puede mantener la compostura y cómo puede lidiar con su padre. Porque, ahhh... su padre, el rey, es un personaje terrible. Bajo toda la fanfarria de rey afable y sonriente hay cosas oscuras, cosas que se descubren en este libro y te destrozan un poco mientras las lees. Pero no voy a decir mucho más sobre él, es interesante encontrarse con la verdad en un capítulo y quedar sin palabras. Volviendo a lo que me interesa, Maxon y America hicieron que sufriera mucho leyendo este libro. Su historia es tan complicada y fácil y enredada y frustrante e inevitable que... ¡ahhhh! La mitad del libro quería gritar. La actitud de indecisión de America me exasperaba... pero la entendía. Sus circunstancias son complicadas, sus sentimientos por Maxon ni ella misma los entiende completamente y los ataques rebeldes, la presión de ser la Élite y la cambiante actitud del príncipe tampoco ayudaban. ¡Y Maxon! Ay, él sigue siendo el personaje más dulce de todos y sus sentimientos y la manera en que los demuestra me derriten de amor. Pero en este libro es un poco diferente, me hacía un lío mientras leía sus escenas con America, cómo pasaron de compartir besos en el balcón a la luz de la luna a apenas hablarse, a no confiar en el otro, a ocultarse cosas. No sé, no sé, todo me confundía muchísimo y me ponía triste porque, aunque claramente debe haber conflictos en las historias, el que America y Maxon estuvieran tan distantes dolía mucho. Pero bueno, aún así o, más bien, gracias a eso le di al libro cinco estrellas. Y si pudiera le daría más. Son muy pocos los libros que he leído últimamente que realmente me hacen *sentir* algo, que me transportan al lugar en donde están los personajes, que me hacen vivir lo que ellos viven, así que por eso ¡gracias, Kiera Cass!

I told you America.......those vipers who can wear 7-inch heels are deadly.Honestly, who cares if it's only down to six girls now??!! They're still vipers. They can still walk on crazy heels without breaking their feet. They're still WOMEN WHO WILL CHALLENGE YOU TO A CAT-FIGHT.Now you guys see how dangerous and how awesome this book is. America still fights with herself and others for Maxon, but honestly, she still doesn't even know where her fricking heart lies. So, I mean, to pile on deadly girls, along with 2 guys who break her to bits.........sort of hard to figure out your life, ya know??Just two words:READ IT. :)

The Elite (The Selection #2), Kiera CassThe Elite is the second novel in the best-selling Selection series by Kiera Cass. It is narrated by America Singer, a 17-year-old girl who is selected to compete with 34 other girls to become Prince Maxon's wife and become queen. The Elite tells the story at the stage in the competition where there are only six girls left and tensions are high from both the competition and the dangerous rebels.تاریخ نخستین خوانش: روز پنجم ماه ژانویه سال 2016میلادیعنوان: برگزیده - کتاب دوم از سری انتخاب؛ نویسنده: کایرا کاس؛ مترجم: رباب پورعسگر؛ ویراستار نیما کهندانی؛ تهران، نشر باژ؛ 1396؛ در 344ص؛ شابک 9786008939627؛ موضوع داستانهای نویسندگان امریکایی - سده 21مزمان تاج‌گذاری برنده فرارسیده استامریکا، وقتی برای شرکت در رقابتِ «انتخاب» برگزیده شد، هرگز در رؤیاهایش هم نمی‌دید، آن‌قدر به تاج‌ و تخت، یا قلب «مکسن» نزدیک شود؛ ولی هرقدر رقابت به پایانش نزدیک می‌شود، و شرارت تهدیداتی که از آن‌سوی دیوارهای قصر، اعمال می‌شوند، بیشتر می‌شود، «امریکا» به این پی می‌برد، که چقدر با بازنده‌ شدن فاصله دارد، و برای دستیابی به آینده‌ ای که می‌خواهد، چه مبارزه‌ ی دشواری در پیش رو داردتاریخ بهنگام رسانی 03/08/1399هجری خورشیدی؛ ا. شربیانی

Honestly I don’t know why everyone hates Aspen so much. He’s not a bad minor love interest (not as bad as Gale THG or Kilorn RQ). I understand he’s got nothing on Maxon though, but because of that one scene in this book I’m not sure why everyone thinks Maxon is such a golden boy.I could not with this book. America was just such an annoying character who couldn’t make up her mind. She always assumes stuff about Maxon or Aspen instead of just asking them and talking to them. She’s also so prideful which I find very pestering. One minute she was like “omg, Aspen is the one. We are going to get married, oh I love him so much!” The next minute she’s like, “I can’t imagine a life without Maxon, he’s the only one I can imagine living my life with!” Girl...you have a problem. Because of these conflicts, I don’t think I like Maxon or Aspen better than the other. I just don’t ship America with any of them. First off, Aspen isn’t encouraging and is kind of selfish when he risks his and America’s lives during their little “dates”. Second off, Maxon is kind of jerk. Yes, I understand it’s part of the game for him to date all the other girls at the same time, but you can’t tell somebody that they are the only one for you and then fall in love with all the other girls. *spoiler*America finally got her act together at the end when she actually became determined to fight for Maxon. The reason he started liking other girls was because you were too busy with Aspen omg. As of the end of this book I don’t ship anyone because I really don’t feel like anyone should get shipped. They all are so annoying. The only reason I’m going to read the next book is because America finally seemed to make up her mind. Also it doesn’t help knowing that America and Maxon are going to end up together because I read the summary of the spin off series on accident :(

Seguimos metidos en el cuento de hadas pero ahora con más ataques rebeldes, mas violencia y mas peligro.América está de aquí para allá, elijo a uno, elijo al otro, quiero a uno, quiero al otro, los quiero a los dos. Eso sí que fue desesperante, cada cinco minutos cambiaba de opinión y eso me ponía muy nerviosa y me exasperaba un poco.Por otro lado empezamos a conocer los secretos más sucios de Illéa, de la monarquía y des mismo rey, todo esto en medio de la selección y la eliminación de otras dos candidatas.Me ha gustado bastante, es un libro muy fácil de leer al igual que el anterior, con una historia sencilla pero que atrapa y enamora.Reseña Completa: http://bastvilard.blogspot.com.co/201...

4.5 stars. I really loved it, but it didnt capture my attention as much as the first book. I know everyone talks about America as annoying, and while she, as well as many other characters, made me angry throughout the novel, I can't help but still love her and admire her! I can't wait to start The One.

Wow, I'm out of breath. I had trouble in my review of the Selection finding enough words to describe how much I loved it. And I awarded it 5 stars. The reason for the 4 star rating for The Elite is just because the first book was my favorite. I loved it more. Technically I think 4-1/2 stars would be a better rating for The Elite. The original 35 girls has now been narrowed down to 6, The Elite. Maxon has proclaimed his affection to America but she is unwilling to fully reciprocate. She doubts her ability to be a Queen. Also, Aspen has gotten himself assigned as a guard to the palace so he has thrown himself back into the mix and plays havoc with America's emotions. Where with Maxon there is definite chemistry, with Aspen, there is history. At the same time, there are several attacks on the palace by the rebels. There were so many times during this book that I wanted to give America a good shake and tell her to make up her mind. She'd be all "Oh, Maxon" then, an hour later, it would be, "OH, Aspen." Mostly she just doubted her own self worth and the impact she could have as Queen. I wanted to yell at her and say, "Wow, don't you see what you COULD do? What you COULD accomplish for the people?!" I did love the ending, though. It seemed that America finally got the backbone she has been needing all through the book. I will also admit that for a brief period, I might have wavered from my "Team Maxon" status. But in the end, he won it back. I have to say one more time that I love this series and it will be torture waiting for the next book to come out.