literary devices in the one by kiera cass

Literary devices in the one by kiera cass series#

The siren world is fascinating if somewhat underdevelopedâe.g. Kahlen and Akinli are playfully cute, but the chemistry is missing, and readers may question why Kahlen risks so much for a guy she barely knows. Since sirens canât age, speak, or marry, their romance seems doomed. Kahlen detests her macabre work but finds some contentment with her siren sisters, until she unexpectedly falls in love with a guileless human, Akinli. After a shipwreck kills Kahlenâs parents, she is rescued from drowning by the sentient Ocean herself, but must serve for 100 years as a siren, using her beauty and otherworldly voice to lure humans to horrible deaths at sea.

Literary devices in the one by kiera cass series#

But for the first time in a lifetime of following the rules, Kahlen is determined to follow her heart.įebruFaithful fans of the Selection series can dive into this Little Mermaidâesque story, originally self-published in 2009, but revised for its rerelease. Falling in love with a human breaks all of the Ocean's rules, and if the Ocean discovers Kahlen's feelings, she'll be forced to leave Akinli for good. And though she can't talk to him, they soon forge a connection neither of them can deny. Handsome, caring, and kind, Akinli is everything Kahlen ever dreamed of. Kahlen is resigned to finishing her sentence in solitude.until she meets Akinli. And though a single word from her can kill, she can't resist spending her days on land, watching ordinary people and longing for the day when she will be able to speak and laugh and live freely among them again. Kahlen became a Siren after her family died in a terrible shipwreck, decades ago. But once her century of service is over, each Siren gets a chance to start over – a chance to live the mortal life that was almost stolen from her. To keep their true nature secret, Sirens must never speak to humans, and must be careful never to stay in the same place for too long. To repay their debt, these young women must serve for 100 years as Sirens, remaining young and beautiful and using their deadly voices to lure strangers into watery graves. Throughout the ages, the Ocean has occasionally rescued young women from drowning. How fun.From the New York Times bestselling author of The Selection series comes this sweeping standalone fantasy romance. While attempting this she nearly shoots herself. America has been put into a safe room and is trying to get out with a gun. The second favorite is right at the end of the book, right after the Northern Rebels attack and raid the palace. While running away from them she is shot in the arm. Some thugs sneak up on them and they notice America as one of the selected. The purpose of this was to have a meeting with their alliance, the southern rebels.

Maxon and America had both sneaked out of the palace with the help of Aspen. The first takes place somewhere in the middle. I would give The One, by Kiera Cass, 9285628905479258/5 stars for her literary piece of art. Romance, royalty, and revolution in a reality-show format serve Cass’s boldly rendered heroine well in her quest for justice and love” by the ALA Booklist. The Onehas been called “A real page-turner. Since the selection, the two have grown on each other and have become dear friends. She originally despised one other girl in the competition named Celeste Newsome, a “two” who modeled. In fact, she called the palace a “cage” on her first night. In the beginning, she had no interest in being a part of the selection.

Since entering the Selection among 29 other girls, America Singer has changed.

She has picked the future she wants, and now she is ready to fight for it. She had to choose between two men: Maxon, the crowned prince and future king of ilea, or Aspen, a former “six” and a royal guard of the palace – not to mention, her first love. The Selection has changed America’s life in ways she’s never imagined. Now, the time has come for one winner to be chosen. In the amazing third book in The Selectionseries by the New York Times bestselling author Kiera Cass, for the four girls who remain at the palace, the friendships they’ve formed, rivalries they’ve struggled with, and dangers they’ve faced have bound them to each other for the rest of their lives.