Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones

BOOK REVIEW : Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones 

Book by James Clear

This my first help book so one day I decide to read something different and end up reading atomic habit 

I never thought i would ever complete this book but after first chapter i hooked up with this and complete this book in a month 

this book is all about habit as the name   suggest you never know how much your habit impact your life it will make sucessful or a faliure just by good your and bad habit  so how can you identify your good and bad habit? and how to resolve them? 

There are Four Laws of Behavior Change are a simple set of rules we can use to build better habits. They are (1) make it obvious, (2) make it attractive, (3) make it easy, and (4) make it satisfying

Go deep into this book you will find out how much habit impact on you 

SUMMARY 

No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving--every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, reveals practical strategies that will teach you exactly how to form good habits, break bad ones, and master the tiny behaviors that lead to remarkable results.

If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. The problem is your system. Bad habits repeat themselves again and again not because you don't want to change, but because you have the wrong system for change. You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems. Here, you'll get a proven system that can take you to new heights.

Clear is known for his ability to distill complex topics into simple behaviors that can be easily applied to daily life and work. Here, he draws on the most proven ideas from biology, psychology, and neuroscience to create an easy-to-understand guide for making good habits inevitable and bad habits impossible. Along the way, readers will be inspired and entertained with true stories from Olympic gold medalists, award-winning artists, business leaders, life-saving physicians, and star comedians who have used the science of small habits to master their craft and vault to the top of their field.

Learn how to:
*  make time for new habits (even when life gets crazy);
*  overcome a lack of motivation and willpower;
*  design your environment to make success easier;
*  get back on track when you fall off course;
...and much more.

Atomic Habits will reshape the way you think about progress and success, and give you the tools and strategies you need to transform your habits--whether you are a team looking to win a championship, an organization hoping to redefine an industry, or simply an individual who wishes to quit smoking, lose weight, reduce stress, or achieve any other goal.

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A Dream for Peace: An Ambassador's Memoir - Black and White interior photos by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah read for free

A Dream for Peace: An Ambassador's Memoir - Black and White interior photos

by Dr. Ghoulem Berrah 

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About Book 

A   Dream for Peace is the most captivating Ambassador's Memoir. .Young Ghoulem Berrah was a Freedom Fighter for the Independence of Algeria. While an activist medical student in Bordeaux, France, he fled the country to enroll in the Algerian war. A few years later, he traveled toThe United States as a prestigious Fulbright Scholar at Indiana University in Bloomington. His research spearheaded innovations which impacted the world of Biological Sciences. He was listed among the American Men of Science.After earning his PHD ,Dr. Ghoulem Berrah became a permanent member of the New York Academy of Sciences and was hired to be a professor at the Yale School of Medicine.Concerned by the lack of Worldwide Peace, he resigned from his tenure at Yale and accepted an offer from President Houphouët-Boigny of Côte d'Ivoire. He served as a Special Advisor, Emissary, and Ambassador at Large. A talented diplomat he faced the turmoil of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict head on, challenged the status quo and embraced both dialogue and peace between Israel and his Arab neighbors.In 1976, he initiated the first secret meeting between the I C I P P (Israeli Council for Israeli-Palestine Peace) and the PLO of Chairman Arafat. A tireless proponent of world peace, after President Siad Barre of Somalia took the port of Berbera from the Russians, Dr. Berrah was charged with delivering the news to the American President Jimmy Carter. In the middle of the diplomatic imbroglios, the author unfolds the chronicle of a fascinating love story. A devout Muslim and interfaith Leader, he walks with you through Mecca, the Vatican and Jerusalem. A compelling story for any reader.

The meaning behind Selena Gomez and Rauw Alejandro's 'Baila Conmigo' lyrics explained.

The meaning behind Selena Gomez and Rauw Alejandro's 'Baila Conmigo' lyrics explained.

Selena Gomez - 'Baila Conmigo': English Translation

INTRO: Rauw Alejandro & Selena Gomez
Baby, I don't know if you speak any Spanish
If you understand when I say "My love"
Making love without understanding each other is better
We just have to like each other
You want me to fall into temptation
Look what state you put me in
That accent that you have
I don't understand a lot, but come here

CHORUS: Selena Gomez & Rauw Alejandro
Dance, dance, dance with me

Dance, dance, dance and I'll follow you
Move, come get loose
Don't leave me without making me want to come back
So dance, dance, dancе with me
Dance, dance, dancе, I'll follow you
Kiss me, just once
So I'll have a reason to see you again (Rauw)

VERSE 1: Rauw Alejandro & Selena Gomez
Sincerely, let's let this flow
Don't keep thinking about itWe have the whole night for you to teach me face to face

Everything that you feel
Smells to me like there's nothing innocent about you (Yah, yah)
How do I tell you I don't want to talk about love?
That if it's with you, I have to think better
Chill out, leave it like that, I want to stay here
Stick around, come to me, stick around, come to me

CHORUS: Selena Gomez & Rauw Alejandro
Dance, dance, dance with me
Dance, dance, dance and I'll follow you
Move, come get loose
Don't leave me without making me want to come backSo dance, dance, dance with me

Dance, dance, dance, I'll follow you
Kiss me, just once
So I'll have a reason to see you again

VERSE 2: Rauw Alejandro
I'm going to leave you my number
You just have to call when you miss me
I'll go there (Woo)
Baby, even if it's far from me, woah-oh
The girl's from a different city (Yah), but she likes my flow
I was curious and she stole a kiss from me 

We don't have to talk to each other (Ayy)
If with looking we understand each other, yeah (Yah)

CHORUS: Selena Gomez & Rauw Alejandro
I don't understand a lot, but dance, dance, dance with me
Dance, dance, dance and I'll follow you
Move, come get loose
Don't leave me without making me want to come back
So dance, dance, dance with me
Dance, dance, dance, I'll follow you
Kiss me, just once
That way I'll have a reason to see you again, yeah, yeah

OUTRO: Rauw Alejandro
Ra-Rauw, baby
Rauw Alejandro
With Selena
Yo, Tainy

THE SHADOWS BETWEEN US BOOK REVIEW AND READ BOOK ONLINE

The Shadows Between Us

by 

Tricia Levenseller 

SYNOPSIS: 

                                                                                                                   

Genre: YA Fantasy; Romance

Page count: 326 (Hardcover); 333 (Kindle edition)

Year of publishing: 2020

Alessandra is tired of being overlooked, but she has a plan to gain power:

1) Woo the Shadow King.
2) Marry him
3) Kill him and take his kingdom for herself.

No one knows the extent of the freshly crowned Shadow King’s power. Some say he can command the shadows that swirl around him to do his bidding. Others say they speak to him, whispering the thoughts of his enemies. Regardless, Alessandra knows what she deserves, and she’s going to do everything within her power to get it.

But Alessandra’s not the only one trying to kill the king. As attempts on his life are made, she finds herself trying to keep him alive long enough for him to make her his queen—all while struggling not to lose her heart. After all, who better for a Shadow King than a cunning, villainous queen

I like the book but not a lot I expected a lot from this from the beginning but the ending is dramatic   

Alessandra is portraited as an antagonist instead of the classical good-hearted protagonist we’re so used to read about. She was supposed to be the anti-example of the all well-mannered heroines. She’s selfish, self-absorbed in the way that she could watch herself in the mirror for hours and still not get bored; she’s murderous and wicked-minded; she has a heart of ice and she’s a bit unstable when she gets a bit upset. But she’s also pretty sure of herself, which is a great thing because it adds to one’s self-care daily routine, I guess.

Her only desire is to marry the young Shadow King, kill him 

Kallias, the Shadow King

His exceptional powers don’t allow him to have normal human contact without getting hurt afterward, so that led to extreme loneliness and an unspoken desire for affection. He honestly cannot be the ruthless ruler he wants to be. I cannot picture him like that in any way. This inner weakness of his stands in his way to greatness.

Alessandra and Kallias do fall in love eventually, but it doesn’t feel quite real.  

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An Ember in the Ashes book pdf And review

            AN EMBER IN THE ASHES

                        by Sabaa Tahir

( An Ember in the Ashes #1)

this is 1st book in this series from the first chapter there is lot of suspence and action you will going to see. I literally completed whole series ( 4 books) in just 15 days and I love this .

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About the plot 

LAIA IS A SLAVE. ELIAS IS A SOLDIER. NEITHER IS FREE.

Under the Martial Empire, defiance is met with death. Those who do not vow their blood and bodies to the Emperor risk the execution of their loved ones and the destruction of all they hold dear.

It is in this brutal world, inspired by ancient Rome, that Laia lives with her grandparents and older brother. The family ekes out an existence in the Empire’s impoverished backstreets. They do not challenge the Empire. They’ve seen what happens to those who do.

But when Laia’s brother is arrested for treason, Laia is forced to make a decision. In exchange for help from rebels who promise to rescue her brother, she will risk her life to spy for them from within the Empire’s greatest military academy.

There, Laia meets Elias, the school’s finest soldier—and secretly, its most unwilling. Elias wants only to be free of the tyranny he’s being trained to enforce. He and Laia will soon realize that their destinies are intertwined—and that their choices will change the fate of the Empire itself.

The book itself starts right from the action, there’s no prologue and that’s something that I really enjoyed. Tahir’s writing is eloquent and engaging and although some have said it was hard to get into at the beginning, I couldn’t disagree more. The tale of Laia, fighting for the ones she loves, is something we have read a great deal many times before, but the most intriguing element of Tahir’s tale are the antagonists Laia faces. Laia’s disbelief in herself and her ability to protect the ones she loves the most are elements we see in ourselves and Tahir makes it so easy to slip into Lai’s, Elia’s and Helene’s characters without much coercion needed from the reader's end. Elia’s is Laia’s other half. He is the mirror image of the person she wishes to become. Brave, couragious; a soldier who fears nothing and no one. The interaction between the two main protagonists is a web that has been weaved carefully to ensure that the story told is believable and relatable.  Set against the background of the Roman Empire, An Ember in the Ashes questions the value we place on ourselves, the ability to protect the ones we love and in the end, how far are we willing to go to achieve our ultimate goals. However, forces align to break Laia’s faith and spirit, and when the time comes for Laia to face her fears, there’s only one person she can really trust to help her and that may not ultimately be the person she thought it would be. When the final test is given, Laia’s faith will be tested and friendships formed will be brought to their knees. Alliances that once existed are no more and the next steps taken are next steps taken are far more dangerous than either Laia or Elias imagined. 

An Ember in the Ashes is a book that you can’t put down because you become so immersed in the tale and the characters that you will stay up until 1 am the next morning.  

QUOTES FROM BOOK 

 1. Life is made of so many moments that mean nothing. Then one day, a single moment comes along to define every second that comes after. Such moments are tests of courage, of strength.”

2. There are two kinds of guilt. The kind that's a burden and the kind that gives you purpose. Let your guilt be your fuel. Let it remind you of who you want to be. Draw a line in your mind. Never cross it again. You have a soul. It's damaged but it's there. Don't let them take it from you.”

3. Fear is only your enemy if you allow it to be.”

4. You are an ember in the ashes, Elias Veturius. You will spark and burn, ravage and destroy. You cannot change it. You cannot stop it.

5. All the beauty of the stars means nothing when life here on earth is so ugly.”

6. You are full, Laia. Full of life and dark and strength and spirit. You are in our dreams. You will burn, for you are an ember in the ashes.

7. The field of battle is my temple. The swordpoint is my priest. The dance of death is my prayer. The killing blow is my release.

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A Torch Against the night

Review by Nistha

Irrfan dies at 53 in Mumbai: Surrounded by his family, he left for his heavenly abode

Actor Irrfan breathed his last on Wednesday, his spokesperson said in an official statement Wednesday. The actor was 53 years old, and was admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani hospital in Mumbai when he passed away. Irrfan is survived by wife Sutapa Sikder, and sons Babil and Ayan.

"'I trust, i have surrendered'; These were the some of the many words that Irrfan expressed in a heartfelt note he wrote in 2018, opening up about his fight with cancer. And a man of few words and an actor of silent expressions with his deep eyes and his memorable actions on screen. It’s saddening that this day, we have to bring forward the news of him passing away. Irrfan was a strong soul, someone who fought till the very end and always inspired everyone who came close to him. After having been struck by lightning in 2018 with the news of a rare cancer, he took life soon after as it came and he fought the many battles that came with it. Surrounded by his love, his family for whom he most cared about, he left for his heavenly abode, leaving behind truly a legacy of his own. We all pray and hope that he is at peace. And to resonate and part with his words he had said, “As if I was tasting life for the first time, the magical side of it"," read the statement.

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar also tweeted his condolences for the actor.

"My dear friend Irfaan. You fought and fought and fought. I will always be proud of you.. we shall meet again.. condolences to Sutapa and Babil.. you too fought, Sutapa you gave everything possible in this fight. Peace and Om shanti. Irfaan Khan salute," nwrote Shoojit, who directed Irrfan in Piku.

On Tuesday, news broke that Bollywood actor Irrfan was admitted to the Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai due to a colon infection.

Irrfan’s spokesperson issued a statement on Wednesday and urged people to not panic or believe in false rumours regarding the actor's health. He also assured fans that they will be kept updated about the same.

The full statement from Irrfan’s spokesperson earlier today read, “It’s really disappointing to know that there are extreme assumptions being made about Irrfan’s health. While we are truly appreciative that people are concerned, it’s disheartening to see some sources spread extreme rumours and creating panic. Irrfan is a strong person and is still fighting the battle. We really request you to not fall for rumours and not partake in these conversations which are fictional. We have always actively clarified and shared updates on his health and we will continue doing so.”

On Saturday, Irrfan's mother, Saeeda Begum, breathed her last in Jaipur. The actor couldn’t attend the funeral due to the nationwide lockdown.

Irrfan was diagnosed with neuroendocrine tumour in 2018 and sought treatment in the UK for a year. The actor returned to India in February 2019 and shortly resumed shooting for his film, Angrezi Medium.

In February this year, Irrfan addressed his fans in a heartwarming voice message, saying that he will not be able to promote the film owing to his health issues.

the univited movie review you should watch during lockdown

If you are getting bored during this lockdown you should watch this movie  

THE UNINVITED

Based on Kim Jee-Woon's 2003 Korean horror film, "Changhwa Hongryon," "The Uninvited" revolves around Anna, who returns home after spending time in the hospital following the tragic death of her mother. Her recovery suffers a setback when she discovers her father has become engaged to her mother's former nurse, Rachel. That night, Anna is visited by her mother's ghost, who warns her of Rachel's intentions. Together, Anna and her sister try to convince their father that his current fiancée is not who she pretends to be, and what should have been a happy family reunion becomes a lethal battle of wills between stepdaughters and stepmother.

Rating:

PG-13 (for violent, language including sexual references, nudity and some drug use)

Genre: 

Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: 

The Guard Brothers, Thomas Guard, Charles Guard

Written By: 

Craig Rosenberg, Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro

In Theaters: Jan 30, 2009  Wide

On Disc/Streaming: Apr 28, 2009

Box Office: $28,573,173

Runtime: 87 minutes

Studio: DreamWorks/Paramount Studios

You can watch this movie on Amazon prime, Netflix and YouTube don't worry if you don't have there subscription dm on my Instagram account or comment it i will provide you the movie link

And comment how much you like the movie 

Selena Gomez's new track Boyfriend is inspired from a text message reveals the singer

Selena Gomez reveals her latest track Boyfriend is inspired by her text message to songwriter duo Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter.

Selena Gomez along with songwriter duo Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter, called Apple Music recently to chat about her latest song titled Boyfriend. The 27-years-old songstress dropped her single two days ago which has received over ten million views in no time. 'Boyfriend' has already become a chartbuster making way into everyone's playlist and Selena reveals how they got into writing the song. "I want a boyfriend, but I just keep hitting dead ends," relatable much, isn't it?

The music moguls disclosed that the lyrics of the song are inspired by a text message that Selena sent Justin Tranter and Julia. "It happened literally from a text message," Michaels told Zane Lowe. "Well, it's like I feel like I've covered everything on the album. I was like, I don't know. Life's good. I want a boyfriend. That's about it.' And she's like, 'LOL, whatever. And I come in the studio and that's literally the title," they revealed. While penning down the lyrics, they also made sure that the song says 'I want a boyfriend' and not 'I need a boyfriend' so as not to send a wrong message to the listeners.

Julia Michaels and Justin Tranter is a popular songwriter duo who has collaborated with many acclaimed singers like Justin Bieber Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Linkin Park, Ariana Grande, Kesha and others over the years. The two have earlier collaborated with Selena Gomez for two singles titled Good For You and Hands to Myself. However, Justin Tranter reveals that the chorus of the new song titled Boyfriend, for which he has associated with Selena, has become his all-time favourite out of all the other songs they've collaborated for.

Catch the song here:

Credits: Billboard, IANSYouTube

Lifeline of gir

Loose you to love me
Lose You to Love Me" is a song by American singer Selena Gomez, as the lead single of her upcoming third studio album. It was released by Interscope Records on October 23, 2019. The song was written by Gomez, Julia Michaels, Justin Tranter, and its producers Mattman & Robin, with additional production by Finneas.

 

This song is  emotional ballad is an idea to self-love and a sense of hope. A track that already seems well on its way towards becoming a hit, thanks to its powerful lyrics paired with some moving tunes, it is accompanied by a black and white video.

The video itself has mesmerising visuals and shows Selena singing alone in a room to the tunes of her piano. Sharing the video on Twitter, she wrote, "Thank you all for standing by my side through the highs and lows. I couldn’t do it without you all and I can’t wait to start my next adventure with you. Lose You To Love Me is out now."

The lines ‘In two months you replaced us like it was easy,’ had fans taking to Twitter to speculate that the song was about her former boyfriend, Justin Bieber.

Fans of 'Jelena’ (Justin and Selena) are well aware of her on-and-of  relationship with Bieber. They had a thing until last year before Beiber moved on in his life with Hailey Bieber. Justin Bieber and Hailey decide to tie the knot merely after three months of dating. The couple, last month, got married for the second time in a grand manner.

The lyrics of the song was replete with subtle hints for fans to speculate that the song was from the romantic time of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. Earlier, the singer had hinted at new music video, when she shared a throwback photo from her childhood and captioned it saying 

Taylor swift also shared a story of Selena Gomez song

Milind chandwani mtv roadies real hero

Name - Milind Chandwani

Education and Work - Ex-IT guy turned Social Worker, Teach for India fellow, ITeach School Leader
Founder - Camp Diaries (Please check us out and like us on FB)

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Milind chandwani   is a Real Life Hero. Due to his inspiring Story, he is Directly Entered as a first contestant in MTV Roadies Real-Life hero. He Inspired Many People by his Inspiring Story. he is a well-Educated person. He Completed Computer/IT Engineering and he is also a social worker who Runs an NGO Foundation

The Foundation is Work for the people and The Foundation is helping the kids around him. Milind also Work as a Teacher in his NGO he teaches his student to Play Guitar, Music, Rap and some other Activities in his Foundation. he is also working as a Government Principal in Pune Government School. Milind Dream to open many schools to teach poor kids Who having High dream in his Eye.

He Impresses all the Gang Leader and the Judge of MTV Roadies Real Heroes with his message to help the other to fulfil their dream. He is a founder of Camp Diaries by which each kid in the foundation Deserve to write their own story and Follow their Passion.

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The one

#3 book in series of selection 

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Short summary 

The time has come for one winner to be crowned.

When she was chosen to compete in the Selection, America never dreamed she would find herself anywhere close to the crown—or to Prince Maxon's heart. But as the end of the competition approaches, and the threats outside the palace walls grow more vicious, America realizes just how much she stands to lose—and how hard she'll have to fight for the future she wants. 

The book begins with another rebel attack occurring, though it's very brief and non-violent. When America returns to her room, she finds a letter from her sister Mayinforming her of the birth of their niece, Astra, Kenna and James's daughter.

Two leaders of the Northern rebels, a man and a woman, arrive at the palace, taking advantage of the King's absence for a business trip in France, and demands to speak secretly to Maxon and America. They introduce themselves as August Illéa and his fiancée Georgia Whitaker. America recognizes her as the girl who saw her hiding up in a tree in The Elite, and bowed to her, during a previous rebel attack. August is a direct descendant of Illéa's founder, Gregory Illéa, but he doesn't want the crown. He insists that the Northern rebels actually support the monarchy and especially Maxon. They only want nominated officials and an end to the castes. The Southerners, however, want to kill off the royal family, take over Illéa, and leave all of the people in the lower castes in the same place they are now, although making promises to change their lives.

When Maxon asks him what exactly they want from him, if not money, August says that they want him to choose America as his wife, as they admire her for every brave thing she has done. Maxon refuses to let them force him into this decision. America, although she supports their goals, is also angry that they want her as their pawn.

During The Report, the King announces publicly that the rebels are now attacking people by caste, the castes of the four Elites, starting from the Twos and working their way down to Fives. America encourages the people of Illéa to fight back the rebels.

During a date with Maxon, he takes her up to the roof of the palace, where they both get wet under the rain and share secrets with each other. Dancing under the rain, they kiss passionately. America realizes that she really loves Maxon, but doesn't admit it to him.

One morning, America finds Celeste crying alone in the library, because of the sudden popularity America gained after the last Report. Celeste admits that she is jealous of her and afraid of her own future, because her career as a model will finish when she grows older. She needs the crown's fame more than she needs Maxon's love. She apologizes to America for the bad things she has done during the Selection and they become friendlier with each other.

America asks the help of Aspen to get her and Maxon to meet August. That night, they both dress as Sixes. Aspen and Officer Avery take them to August and Georgia's home. August reveals that there are already three hundred Twos dead around the country by Southerners. He asks Maxon for weapons so that the Northerners can fight the Southerners, something that Maxon has to think carefully about. When they leave, they are attacked by a group of Southern rebels with guns. They all manage to escape and return to the palace, but America is shot in her right arm, a non-fatal wound, which Anne and Marlee help to clean and stitch up.

A tea party will be held and each of the Elite has to invite two guests. America shares with Maxon her plan about the tea party: she invites the Italian princess Nicoletta and Georgia. When they meet each other, Georgia explains to Nicoletta the goals of the Northern rebels and asks her to fund their weapons so they can fight the Southerners. After contemplating, Nicoletta finally accepts this request, as she wants her country to support the future of Illéa, a possible ally.

Maxon gives as a present to America a set of earrings and a matching bracelet. It's tradition for the prince to present the Elite with jewelry that they wear in the Convicting. In this event, the Elite must publicly and in front of the royal family condemn some criminals to jail, instead of whipping. The other Elite send the criminals to jail for some years, but when America faces a thief who is punished to jail for life, for only stealing some clothes for his children, she is unable to do this. She realizes that this was the King's plan, to make her appear either disobedient or merciless to the public. As an only solution, she offers her earrings, her bracelet, and her father's necklace to the man, to pay off his debt to the king, thus releasing him from jail.

King Clarkson angrily forces Maxon to kick America out of the Selection, but Maxon insists that she is now too popular to leave. The King calls America and Maxon some days later to his office and informs them that the Italian royal family has invited the King's family to Italy, also asking for America to accompany them. He asks her how she became so friendly with them and managed to make the two countries almost allies, something that Illéa hasn't managed for decades. Realizing that America is too valuable and popular, the King decides that she can stay.

On Christmas Day, Maxon shows America his room. She admires his photo collection, noticing hundreds photos of her on his wall. He asks her again about her feelings for him and he kisses her passionately to "force" her to finally admit her love. Before it happens though, a guard arrives, announcing to America about her father's death, due to a heart attack.

America returns to her home in Carolina for the funeral. America's mother dismisses May and Gerad from the room, and asks for Kenna, Kota, and America to stay. She then gives each of them a letter from their father that he wrote before his death. In America's letter, her father, among his loving words, informs her that when he went to the palace on Halloween, he had found Gregory Illéa's diaries in her room and informed others about this. He did this for her sake, however, and he tells her to "look unto the North Star." America combines these words with the way his signature looks like the North Star, the stars on Georgia's jacket, and many other memories and realizes that her father was a Northern rebel.

When America returns to the palace, she finds that all the Selected girls are there to celebrate the engagement of Maxon with one of the only two remaining Elite: Kriss and America. Maxon has decided to end the Selection and will announce his choice the next morning. America realizes that the necklace Kriss wears depicts the North Star, revealing that she is also a Northern rebel. America confronts Kriss about this and Kriss tells her that at first she was in the Selection because she was a rebel, but then adds that when Maxon and America were fighting after Marlee's caning, she saw a chance to get close to Maxon and she fell in love with him.

America, no longer in a celebrating mood, leaves the party and goes to her room. Later, Maxon comes to visit and tells her that he has chosen her to be his wife and future queen. They begin making out and they ultimately admit their love for each other. They get undressed, almost to their underwear, with America telling him that she loves his back scars, because they are a sign of his love for her. A sudden noise in the hallway though stops them from going any further. Maxon simply sleeps next to her, both of them feeling safe and loved.

The next morning, when Maxon begins tickling America and she screams because of this, Aspen barges into her room and catches them during this semi-intimate moment in their underwear. He leaves in a hurry and America feels ashamed. Maxon later leaves to get ready for the engagement announcement. America talks to Aspen about what he saw, putting her hands on his chest. At that moment, Maxon appears again with Kriss and they are both shocked. Maxon finally realizes that Aspen was the man America had in mind all these months. Completely heartbroken and hurt, Maxon tells her that he can't marry her after discovering this and orders Aspen to get out of his sight before he sends him to New Asia to die. America tries to explain the situation, but Maxon refuses to listen and leaves with Kriss.

During the engagement ceremony, America prepares herself to hear Maxon announce his choice of Kriss. A lot of people attend the event, including all the Selected girls, August, Georgia, and even some of the Northern rebels in secret. Suddenly, Southern rebels dressed as guards start shooting, killing Celeste and Anne among many people. A rebel attempts to shoot America, but Maxon leaps toward her to save her life and gets hit below his left shoulder. Close to death, he apologizes to America for almost not choosing her, saying that he loves her to his last breath and that his heart belongs to her, so she can "break it a thousand times if she likes." He orders Aspen to save America, not him, and Aspen obeys, taking her to a safe room with the intention of returning and saving the Prince too.

America tries to escape from the safe room with a gun she found by shooting at the door, but to no avail. She promises to herself that if Maxon survives, she will allow him to call her "my dear." August and Gavril, who is revealed to also be a Northern rebel, finally come to set her free. The Northerners managed to fight back the Southerners with the weapons Nicoletta and America had secretly given them. August and Gavril take America to the hospital where she reunites with Aspen, who is severely injured but alive. He informs her that Maxon is also alive and is now the king, as both his parents were killed by the rebels. Aspen confesses to America that he still cares a lot about her, but isn't in love with her anymore. Lucy comes in at that moment and she and Aspen kiss, with America finally realizing and approving of their relationship.

She visits Maxon in his room where he is recovering from his wound. He tells her his decision about dissolving the castes, starting with the Eights merging with the Sevens and so on. He then gives her a beautiful engagement ring, officially asking her to marry him. She happily accepts his proposal.

In the epilogue, America prepares for her wedding with Maxon, having Marlee as her only bridesmaid. Marlee and her husband Carter are restored to her castes, as the attendants of the royal couple. The coronation will also be part of the wedding, where Maxon and America will be crowned as the new King and Queen of Illéa. Aspen, who will soon get married to Lucy, walks America down the aisle and gives her to Maxon, the two men now respecting each other. Maxon calls America "my dear" and they both smile, ready to exchange their wedding vows.

In the bonus epilogue, 2 years have passed after their wedding. America organizes a party for Maxon's birthday. We learn that Marlee and Carter have a 1 year old son, Kile. May has adjusted to the royal life and has become the "media darling". During the party, Maxon and Aspen have a conversation about married life.Maxon admits that he and America still argue sometimes, although this has died down a lot. Aspen feels a bit overwhelmed to be married, so Maxon proposes that him and Lucy should find their own home outside of the palace, a gift from the royal couple. America has a private conversation with Maxon where she gives him his birthday present: she announces to him that she is expecting their baby. They are both in happy tears and they rush inside the palace to continue the celebration.

Quotes

• "I apologize for being out of uniform, sir."— Aspen Leger to Maxon Schreave
• "Come out, Mer, it's Max." — Maxon Schreave
• I found myself admiring them, wondering at the courage it took to run toward danger for the sake of other people. — America Singer about the palace guards.
• There is a different kind of beauty that comes with humility and honesty. — America Singer
• I watched as the palace was transformed. Almost overnight, lush Christmas trees lined the hallways of the first floor, garlands were strung down the stairways, and all the floral arrangements were changed to include holly or mistletoe. — America Singer about the palace getting ready for Christmas.
• "No one will know. And seeing as you were with the prince, I won't ask questions. Whatever you did, I'll trust it was something important." — Anne to America Singer
• Love is stronger than war. — America Singer
• "I need your help." Without batting an eye, he responded, "Anything." — America Singer and Aspen Leger
• "I didn't stand a chance, did I?" — Celeste Newsome to America Singer
• "Are you scared?" he asked. "No." "Me neither." But I was pretty sure we were both lying. — Maxon Schreave and America Singer
• I felt our noses brush in the dark, and the urge to kiss him came unexpectedly fast.— America Singer
• "It makes me nervous to feel some of the things I do. But I want you to know, I'm still looking at you, too."
• His body was now up against mine, his hand low on my back, holding me to him.— America Singer
• Her eyes became sympathetic. "America, you are full of nothing but bad ideas. Great intentions, but awful ideas." — Marlee Woodwork to America Singer
• The best people all have some kind of scar. — America Singer
• We were friends who realized they didn't want to be without each other. We were the other's opposite in many ways but also so very similar. I couldn't call our relationship fate, but it did seem bigger than anything I'd known before. — America Singer
• "You're breaking a lot of rules, Miss Singer." "You're the prince. You can just pardon me." — Maxon Schreave and America Singer
• These small words were the most frightening thing to pass between us. Because once they were out there, we could never take them back.
• When I'm with him I feel like I'm America. I'm not a caste or a project. He's just him, and I'm just me. — America Singer about Maxon Schreave.
• "This isn't happily ever after. It's so much more than that." — America Singer (The last lines of The One)
• ''Break my heart. Break it a thousand times if you like. It was only ever yours to break anyways.'' — Maxon to America