I was really surprised when I finished this in a day! Okay. Honestly, thanks to blackout in our area that I was able to finish this within 24 hours. It was so hot and humid in our house that I found it hard to sleep so instead, I read this book. Anyhow; 
 I like Kiera Cass' books because it was quick and easy to read. But I am not sure what to feel about The Elite. It was one heck of a roller coaster of emotions. Throughout the book, I was so confused and frustrated. I really don't know what to say about it. But there were a lot of times that I was pissed off like I wanna rip out my hair and scream 
 "WHAT THE HELL?!" 
 I really felt that this book was like a girl who cannot decide what the wear for summer. That might sound stupid but I haven't read anything like this that confused me so so so so much! 
 I had tons of problems with this book too. First, it was America. Boy, this girl had some attitude, I tell you! Every time her temper flares, she impulsively does something stupid that she regrets in the end! 
 WARNING: SPOILER AHEAD 
 Like there was a part in the book where I got really pissed with America. It was when Marlee, one of the Elites and her best friend, was caught having an affair with the palace guard, Carter Woodwork. First, let me explain that once you enter Selection, you become part of the palace's, especially the Prince's, property. Therefore, you ought to be devoted to the Prince only. So whatever and whoever will do something against him will be punished. (that is according to the book. So, if you're confused, don't blame me. I was confused myself.) 
 Of course, Marlee and Carter were punished and sentenced to be caned 15 times and stripped of their castes to the lowest of the low, Eight. However, America was unable to watch her suffer and attempted to free her friend. She thrashed and shrieked while two of the guards stopped her. She put up a fight. A really good fight. End of story, she failed and was pissed off with everyone who kept this a secret. 
 So, the next day, the queen talked to her and told her about her actions. There, she said; 
 "For the first time, I truly felt bad about how I reacted." 
 Hello? America, baby, you just don't regret something you did right for a friend! Especially if it's your best friend! You fought for her, dear! And it was a good one. 
 I was really pissed off and annoyed!! 
 She was the most complicated character I've ever encountered! So far. Ugh. 
 Then, there was the weirdest and tangled relationship I've read in my life. Either you're Team Maxon or Team Aspen, I don't really care. We all know who she'd end up anyway. What I was concerned with was on the first few chapters of the book, she was most sure that she'd choose Prince Maxon, that she liked him. Or maybe loved him. God,she was so sure! But Marlee happened, and some dumb things. And so, 30% of the time she was like "I'll choose Aspen. He knows me well. He comforts me well. I am best with him. Blah blah blah." 
 Clearly, she was using Aspen as her safety net. So whenever Prince Maxon decides she goes home, she has someone who she can be with for the rest of her life! 
 Somehow, I didn't blame her. Okay, she had a two-year solid relationship with Aspen. And you just don't let go of a two-year relationship just like that, chiefly when you planned your future together! But damn, she screwed up so many times. If he really loved him, why can't she just let go so they can be both free? Why couldn't she commit to one person once and for all? Really, there were a lot of parts that I didn't want to read (but I did in the end) because I knew she'd changed her mind again. And again. And again. Oh, by the way, neither Prince Maxon nor Aspen really deserves her yet. They were annoying as hell, tbh. 
 I also have some problems with the dystopian part. It was like more in the past and not in the future. No internet, no cell phones, and all the techie stuff. Uh, what happened? How's that possible? Also, the history books were kept hidden. Why? It was never explained. Or I was asleep when that one passed? And the caste system, the rebels had me gone ??????? I really did not get it. At all. Though, admittedly, there were some parts that really felt like a real dystopian. And this is a book, anything can happen. But still. 
 The romance part was not so romantic at all. Yes, I was expecting heavy and extreme cheesy lines. I was prepared for it, and it did not fail me. There were tons of it! But when it came, it wasn't swoon-worthy at all. I didn't feel anything. It was toneless and monotonous. I was on blank state whenever I passed on those corny-cheesy-unbelievable lines or convo. Was it me or what? 'Cause really. 
 I really liked it when Cass' finally put some action-packed scenes, though mostly it only involves crying and running. Regardless, Cass' successfully set some tension in the story, aside from the never-ending bullying of the rebels. 
 I loved Celeste. I really loved her! She was a real biatch. Her character was perfect in the story line. And K. Clarkson was absolutely the worst King I've known yet. King Clarkson and Levana of Fairest can be a good tandem. No matter what, I loved them. Both of them put up some spice in the story. And honestly, I was thankful that Cass at least considered them. 
 I can't say I hate this book. I like it despite it's flaws. It was a bit predictable, yes. But it doesn't really matter. I'm giving 3 stars because. And I honestly dived into the third book after reading this because I had a hunch that it'll be better than the first two series.