All the girls are gathered together and being drilled on history by the same woman who was teaching them manners earlier, because I guess the future queen only warrants one tutor.  They’re learning all about the Third World War, in which China invaded the US because the US was crazy in debt. I’m thinking through…

It occurs to me that in the chapter when Kota first arrived, I made some suggestions that turned out to be true. This might work if he was shown to be shallow, or greedy.  If, say, he had plenty of money that he didn’t share with his extended family, but still wanted more, which he…

America’s dress is so tight that she can’t even eat a full dinner, but when she goes back to her room she leaves it on for the meeting with Maxon.  Because their relationship is too casual for verbal invitations, but not for formal, uncomfortably skin-tight dresses?  Seriously, why can’t she take the dress off and…

The girls who wanted to go home during the attack changed their minds, so no one ends up leaving.  Part of the attack got caught by cameras and aired live, which pisses off the king. The attack was so inconsequential, according to the king, that it barely warranted notice. Look, I know it was just…

I DIDN’T REALLY HAVE THAT much time to feel ashamed or worried, all things considered. When my maids dressed me the next morning without a hint of worry, I assumed my presence downstairs would be welcome. On her first night in the palace, as soon as bed time rolled around, she got so panic-stricken that…