Review of The Selection Series

I got this cute tote bag in the picture with my March Bookish Box. That box had a theme of sidekicks and the quote on the bag was from Marlee Tames who is one of the girls that is part of the selection and becomes best friends with the main character.

This series was a bit of a cross between The Bachelor and The Hunger Games. Only more like the Bachelor. Not nearly as much killing as The Hunger Games but the futuristic world is somewhat the same. This story is set in a futuristic world. This world is ruled by a king and queen and there is a caste system. Those with a lower number have the most money and best jobs while those with a higher number are barely scraping by. America's family is a 5. They are artists and musicians. When the royal family hosts a selection inviting all of the girls in the country to participate, America is encouraged by her boyfriend and mother to participate. Her name is selected and she is thrown into a contest with other girls from around the country that are all trying to win the prize of marrying the prince.

These books are all super quick reads. I wanted a fun break and this was it for me. At times I really hated America's character. She was very wishy washy but this series is very addictive. I ended up really enjoying it and reading all of the books in a couple days. I did also read the two after this series that are set 20 years in the future but did not enjoy those at all. I would recommend these if you are looking for something fun to read. You can find out more about the series here.

Comments

Driftwood Bay

Driftwood Bay by Irene Hannon is a sweet and inspirational story. This is part of the Hope Harbor series but is the first one that I have read. I feel that this makes a good stand alone book but found myself becoming curious about the side characters in the story and would love to read the others in the series. Jeannette has created a new life for herself in the town of Hope Harbor. She owns a lavender farm and tea shop and spends most of her time alone. Her quiet world is shaken up when Logan moves in next door. Not only does he have a little girl, but also a trouble making dog that force their worlds to collide. Alongside the story of Jeannette and Logan is a beautiful and heartbreaking story of a family that has escaped persecution in Syria. Everyone in the story has their own heartbreak, but they all come together to create a new life and new relationships. I really enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more books from Irene Hannon.

Review: Love the Wine You're With

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A List of Cages

I was inspired by the February Bookish Box to read A List Of Cages by Robin Roe. There is an option to receive a book with the box and this was the book that was chosen for the month of February. While I did not receive a book with my box, the title was included with everything else that I received. I have not cried this much over a book in a long time. It is so heartbreaking. I think this story fit very well with the theme of friendship. Julian lost his parents when he was 8 or 9 and was put into foster care with Adam and his mother for 8 months. After that he was taken to a long lost uncle by marriage who was very abusive. Adam and Julian reconnect after Adam is asked by the school psychologist to hang out with him and find out why he is missing class. They end up building a beautiful friendship. Julian who does not feel worthy of anything finds a place among Adam's group. I feel like there were still a lot of loose ends at the ending but it ends on a hopeful note. The story end...

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