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Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Synopsis
Thirty-five girls came to the palace to compete in the Selection. All but six have been sent home. And only one will get to marry Prince Maxon and be crowned princess of Illea. America still isn’t sure where her heart lies. When she’s with Maxon, she’s swept up in their new and breathless romance, and can’t dream of being with anyone else. But whenever she sees Aspen standing guard around the palace, and is overcome with memories of the life they planned to share. With the group narrowed down to the Elite, the other girls are even more determined to win Maxon over—and time is running out for America to decide. Just when America is sure she’s made her choice, a devastating loss makes her question everything again. And while she’s struggling to imagine her future, the violent rebels that are determined to overthrow the monarchy are growing stronger and their plans could destroy her chance at any kind of happy ending.
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Is The Elite (The Selection, 2) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this book contains a love triangle, competition tension, and violent rebel attacks on the palace that result in deaths. Romance is chaste (kissing only).
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death, violence, and political violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will be swept up in America's impossible choice between two boys and the high-stakes palace competition with deadly rebel threats.