Book #17 of 2016. 
 Okay, so as much as I wanted to just read "The Selection" and be done, I couldn't do it. Three days later, I ordered "The Elite" and "The One," and thanks to Amazon Prime, the arrived on Sunday so I could dive right in. 
 "The Elite" is significantly better than its predecessor, primarily because its protagonist actually starts to show some flaws. She makes stupid mistakes! And it makes her much more likable. The character development on all fronts is believable and makes the story much more intriguing. (view spoiler)[ The exception to this is Aspen, who remains wooden, and I still don't know why he is even a part of the story. I guess not telling Maxon is one of America's stupid mistakes. (hide spoiler)]. 
 The politics get more complex in this book, once again adding to the overall readability for an adult. Is it realistic? Not really, but it still adds to the intrigue. 
 Cass's writing style remains quick and to the point, exactly what is needed to float through some fun fluff. Do you need to read this book? No, but you will probably enjoy it if you choose to pick it up.