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3.46 AVERAGE
3.46 AVERAGE
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed this one. I liked the ending. Actually worked out the way I wanted it to :]
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I remember when I originally read the first three books in "The Selection" series I felt like the author had dragged things out a bit. I always thought it would have been better if there had just been 2 books, instead of 3. After reading the additional books - "The Heir" and "The Crown" I think Kiera Cass actually needed to drag out her story a little longer in order to fully develop the relationships and romance she was creating. So maybe I was wrong about the original books, maybe they also would have felt incomplete had they been shorter. "The Crown" needed at least 50 more pages of relationship growth and development for me. I knew early on in the first book who would end up "winning" the selection, I did question and doubt if I was correct a few times, in the end, I was right. So although it was a tad predictable, I liked who she chose. I just didn't love how their relationship and honesty with each other lasted all of what, 20 pages? before the end of the book.
The other issue I had with this book was Maxon. I LOVED him in the original books. It's a huge part of what kept me reading the story! But in this book he just rolls over and hands over his title, responsibility, and everything he's worked for with no qualms. No king, especially Maxon, would respond the way he did to Eadlin's proposal. It seemed completely unrealistic, as well as the fact that everyone went along with it. WHAT? It didn't work for me.
I know it's popular to add gay characters to stories nowadays, even the t.v. show "Once Upon a Time" has now done it! But it is not something I enjoy to read about. I don't need that as a part of my story thank you very much. It adds nothing to the story, if anything it takes away from the story. So no thank you next time Kiera Cass.
The other issue I had with this book was Maxon. I LOVED him in the original books. It's a huge part of what kept me reading the story! But in this book he just rolls over and hands over his title, responsibility, and everything he's worked for with no qualms. No king, especially Maxon, would respond the way he did to Eadlin's proposal. It seemed completely unrealistic, as well as the fact that everyone went along with it. WHAT? It didn't work for me.
I know it's popular to add gay characters to stories nowadays, even the t.v. show "Once Upon a Time" has now done it! But it is not something I enjoy to read about. I don't need that as a part of my story thank you very much. It adds nothing to the story, if anything it takes away from the story. So no thank you next time Kiera Cass.
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Eadlyn did not think that she would fall in love with any of the suitors for her Selection. As the weight of ruling presses down on her, she realizes having someone at her side may not be such a bad idea.
Her husband choosing was pretty anticlimactic. The story as a whole was rather boring. I wanted more action, I kept waiting for something to pick up the pace but it just lagged on.
Eadlyn's character as a whole improved. She showed more determination and stepped up from where she was in the previous book. She still had to spoiled, bratty tendencies but she was able to have more of a prospective regarding other situations aside from her own.
Overall, I was not particularly impressed with the two last books in the series. I would have rather stopped at the first three and have it be done with.
Her husband choosing was pretty anticlimactic. The story as a whole was rather boring. I wanted more action, I kept waiting for something to pick up the pace but it just lagged on.
Eadlyn's character as a whole improved. She showed more determination and stepped up from where she was in the previous book. She still had to spoiled, bratty tendencies but she was able to have more of a prospective regarding other situations aside from her own.
Overall, I was not particularly impressed with the two last books in the series. I would have rather stopped at the first three and have it be done with.
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Lainasin tän tänään kirjastosta 15.30 ja sain luettua tän 21.15 mennessä. Eli meni 6 tuntia (ruoka ja some taukoineen). Oli välillä aika tylsä, mut kyllä jossain kohin taas oikein ihana. Vikat 20 sivua oli kirjan parasta antia!! Kirjan alulle antaisin 4 tähtee, keskikohdalle 3 ja lopulle 5. Oli ihan kiva lukee.
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The duology is better than the trilogy, and I stand on that. The love interests are just so much better. There are so many good options and the characters get a lot more development which I really appreciate. I liked the heir more than this one though. I’m not sure why exactly, I just didn’t have a blast reading this one. But I would def suggest it if you want something fun and unserious.
3.5/5 stars