Romance is like chocolate, once I get started I can't seem to stop. And then my appetite for something more substantial is spoiled. Another reason may be that the first book did not provide enough closure to the love story between America and her prince and her ex. I've already forgotten their names.

There are two more parts of this so far, but I managed to stop gobbling them up after this one. But the Selection is still not over. By the end the group of girls is much reduced but America is still not the Princess Bride I fully expect her to be. In this part the rebels make a few appearances, America uncovers parts of the history of the kingdom, and both she and the prince can't seem to decide what they want. They are a perfect match of shared indecision ("Please, give me some time." "I need some time" "Now I need some time." "I'll let you know ..."). The tension rises somewhat when the rules of the contest are broken and consequences become visible ... but the endless indecision and back-and-forth is getting on my nerves. Does she love him? Does she love them both? Not sure if I'll ever read another part or if I just go back and re-read [b: Dark Lover|42899|Dark Lover (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #1)|J.R. Ward|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1429676285s/42899.jpg|2158128] - ok so that is not young adult. This definitely is, very chaste and all that. Only a bit of kissing. And some off-stage action for ... the bff whose name is also gone from my memory.

So here's my prediction for how the story will continue: My guess is that after the wedding for some reason the prince sends her away with the ex so they can have an affair. Probably because of some conflict with the king.