Very disappointing, cutesy or even tasteless

Indeed we are in a marshmallow, and we know it. Indeed when addressing this kind of novel for children, this kind of very romantic theme, with such coverage, we must not expect to find a book that we think and shakes. So why am I disappointed because I knew from the start? Maybe just because I thought it was "Too Much", too dripping with good intentions and naive romanticism. Caricatures replicas, silly behavior, stereotypical characters, plot oh so predictable ... So a certain lack of depth.

Yes America is still there, defying the authority of the king, wishing to place in Maxon's life in a government that has a future. Then under dystopia background, the political aspect blends with romance. But frankly, this romance is so predictable that very soon the political aspect fades.

We are very far from "The 5th Wave" or "Hunger Games," We are in a book exclusively for girls featuring a romantic love story and caricatural wish. The prince who prefers the poor girl of the lower classes and gives it importance ... The same one that best represents his people and won popularity and the hope of the people said! In fact it is Grace Kelly! The dystopia background is just there to give some originality to the context. But this social and political component deserved a little more depth in my opinion. I wished we had more revelations about the renegades, different currents of life in Illéa ... But everything is centered on the Prince Maxon, who hesitated until the last minute in his play " who wants to marry my son! "

No suspense, soon we know who will choose Maxon, as it becomes clear very quickly that America has had indeed forgotten Aspen. The latter poses no threat, no suspense in the plot. No love triangle, the first love of the "heroine, so touching in the first volume, was quickly overshadowed that of" soldier-vase ", or bodyguard. Again I was disappointed, I was expecting more spice. I had a soft spot for Aspen. I have always had trouble with stuffy air Maxon. I especially difficult to conceive a relationship based on this selection set. It always annoyed me. Their game of cat and mouse, the various descriptions of dresses América, exclamations when girls contemplate the naked torsos soldiers ... Everything is superficiality and futility while outside misery and civil war threatens the people!

In short, I do not doubt for a second that this last aspect, which I repeat is very well written and reads very easily seduce the most romantic of you. But I, frankly, I felt out of step, certainly not old or blue flower enough for this kind of reading.

A series thus leaving me with an aftertaste of untapped potential! Too bad!