A Happily Ever After...

The third and final installment of America's whirlwind of a story wraps up all of the action and romance in a truly beautiful manner. The complicated relationship between Maxon Schreave, the future king, and America Singer, one of the Selection's Elite, is intricately written and displayed for readers to swoon and sigh, as well as cringe, at. While the tensions of their situation nearly broke my heart in more than one instance, I was truly on the edge of my seat, invested in the love that the couple was unable to admit until all odds had been tested. The writing style of this novel adds to the beautiful romance depicted. America is a well-rounded, spunky, brave character full of what I think most girls want to see in themselves. And Maxon, well, Maxon is the epitome of a dreamy prince. You really can't go wrong with this series! I highly recommend it to any fantasy-lover. If you have not already read The Selection or The Elite, do so before picking this one up. You won't regret it!

Some of my favorite quotes from The One:

"Break my heart. Break it a thousand times if you like. It was only ever yours to break anyway."

"Bravery hides in amazing places."

"You are not the world, but you are everything that makes the world good."

"When you love someone, you sacrifice."

"This isn't happily ever after. It's so much more than that."

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