Oh my gosh this series. Wow. I got so wrapped up and in love with it. I was even talking about it with co-workers saying how it was the Hunger Games of The Bachelor! Yet it is it's very own story in of itself. When America first Maxon I was sure she was never going to make it. I was sure she was going to seek revenge or something after getting kicked out, and end up turning into a rebel against the country. Oh man how I was wrong. Both America and Maxon had their faults and things pulling them apart from each other. 
 America is stubborn, fierce, but devoted. She stands up for what she believes in. I don't blame her for wanting that safety net of security. Once her sister really put it into words for her and made her realize how foolish she was being I was so happy. I never expected nor wanted America to get back with Aspen after the first book. I felt as though their love was over from the moment he ended it in the treehouse. The person he grew to be in her life though is really remarkable and respectable in a different way. 
 & Maxon had his faults as well! It's not his fault The Selection took place or was a part of his countries history. It was just something he was expected to take part in his entire life and he handled the situation never really choosing until both parties felt the same. Once he realized which girl loved him back though just as much as he loved her...and realized which girl would help carry him to the future. Wow. I didn't cry this entire series (unlike friends who did several times) the moment when Maxon REALLY made his decision about who he wanted to spend his life with. The talk of love, marriage, children, future, etc. had me tearing up (not bawling though). 
 The love triangle got on my nerves this entire series, but it didn't take away from the amazing story line. This book is really about becoming and realizing who you are and right from wrong in the midst of struggle.