I loved the excitement of this book, a continuation of Kiera Cass's Selection series. There are only 4 Elite ladies remaining in the competition to win Prince Maxon's heart and become his princess. America Singer is feeling less sure of herself than ever, thanks to the king's belittling comments and ongoing misunderstandings with Maxon. The action really picks up with the added complexity of rebel attacks on the palace and the castes of the Elite. The One provides a satisfying conclusion for fans of the series; it may have even been my favorite of the three books.
No one is safe after the fourth wave of attacks by the Others, even though the children who have been taken into custody are repeatedly told, "You are perfectly safe." In this fast-paced, intense sci-fi thriller, teenager Cassie Sullivan is on a mission to find her little brother Sammy. Her last image of Sammy is of him waving happily from the back window of a schoolbus, which was taking him to safety. Or so she thought.
This is an action-packed survival story that will keep readers up late into the night. It has strong, interesting female and male main characters that will appeal to readers. I recommend this book to readers who like action, adventure, survival stories, and a little bit of science fiction. This book would be a great start into the sci-fi genre since it seems very realistic--especially for those who believe that we are not the only intelligent life in this galaxy.
(No spoilers here). This is book #2 in The Remnant Chronicles and the continuation of Lia's story, which began in The Kiss of Deception (Book #1). I was eagerly anticipating this sequel and for the most part, it did not disappoint. There were a few places in the story where I would begin to zone out and then BAM! another plot twist. It was very well done. Since I am not a frequent fan of the fantasy genre, the ancient texts and the meaning behind all of it was a little much. Yet, for fans of the genre, I think it is expected and not heavy. This book is definitely a must-read for fans of the first book; I highly recommend the series to fantasy fans, particularly those who enjoy royalty in a medieval type of fantasy world, or readers who like The False Prince series. Readers who do not typically enjoy fantasy novels may also really like this series. Simply put: It's too good not to like.
