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 America was annoying at first, too focused on appearances of the other girls (her competitors) and made her character seem very shallow. She grows as the story goes on, and that is really her only saving grace. Everyone can't seem to get over how beautiful she was, but she goes on and on saying she isn't beautiful. 
 I felt like the love triangle was somewhat unnecessary. I really disliked Aspen, he was a terrible love interest and didn't seem to truly care for America since he gives up on her so easily in the beginning. He was one-dimensional and I still don't understand what America sees in him. 
 Maxon, the Prince that these 30+ girls are fighting for, was a much better love interest and I really enjoyed the slow building relationship between him and America. The one thing I didn't like about Maxon was how focused he was on the other girls sometimes. I know that is the point, but if he really cared for America I think he would tone it down or devote himself to her, no matter her feelings. 
 I really don't see how this is a dystopia outside of the caste system. I almost felt like the word dystopian was thrown in there as an excuse for 35 girls to fight for one prince. Also weirdly thrown in was the rebel attacks, I thought they were maybe just written in to add a bit of action to all the surrounding romance. 
 The ending was pretty disappointing, it didn't make me want to run out and pick up the next book. Which is sad considering I already own it and could have started it right then and there. Overall, this one was a bit better than I had anticipated, and was help me- an entertaining read.