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readwithkiekie's review against another edition
4.0
First off, I have to say that the cover and illustrations are absolutely gorgeous. The first novellas titled The Queen tells Amberly's story when she was in the Selection process and I honestly thought she was treated like a dog. Prince Clarkson could have told her to kill herself and she would have. She was completely stupid and actually more naïve than America and Eadlyn (I know right? How the hell does that happen?)
I read The Prince and The Guard a few weeks back and really loved Maxon's story. In fact I wanted more of it because Maxon is a guy for everyone. He's strong, sweet, kind, loyal and handsome. Anything with more Maxon is a good thing. The Guard, however, was just not good. It rehashed Aspen's and America's story and I didn't appreciate that. I wanted Aspen and Lucy's story.
The last proper novella followed Marlee, The Favourite. And I loved it so much. Seeing Marlee's present (just before the caning took place) and past (when she first met Carter) story was perfect in every way. And I couldn't have wanted more.
We then have a few scenes from Celeste's POV and a chapter from Lucy, America's maid who later falls in love with Aspen. I loved them both, definitely preferred Celeste's part since I've always loved her. She was a horrible Bitch who was misunderstood.
Overall, this book bind up of Novellas was pretty much perfect.
I read The Prince and The Guard a few weeks back and really loved Maxon's story. In fact I wanted more of it because Maxon is a guy for everyone. He's strong, sweet, kind, loyal and handsome. Anything with more Maxon is a good thing. The Guard, however, was just not good. It rehashed Aspen's and America's story and I didn't appreciate that. I wanted Aspen and Lucy's story.
The last proper novella followed Marlee, The Favourite. And I loved it so much. Seeing Marlee's present (just before the caning took place) and past (when she first met Carter) story was perfect in every way. And I couldn't have wanted more.
We then have a few scenes from Celeste's POV and a chapter from Lucy, America's maid who later falls in love with Aspen. I loved them both, definitely preferred Celeste's part since I've always loved her. She was a horrible Bitch who was misunderstood.
Overall, this book bind up of Novellas was pretty much perfect.
maggieparedesauthor's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-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
4.0
margotgabriella's review against another edition
4.0
IEEEEEE! This made America's story even better. Even though I didn't really like America in the first book (she was so annoying) I loved the little additions of the queen, the prince and Marlee. If you want more juicy and lovable stuff from the selection series, you may want to pick this one up ;) I did give it a 4 stars because I'm still not so satisfied with Cass' writing.
isabella1018's review against another edition
5.0
Everything about this book is perfect. The artwork is gorgeous. All the stories go together so well. I love this book.
I really loved reading from amberlys perspective. It gives the king something more.
Marlee's story was amazing. Her and woodwork are perfect.
I was so surprised when I was reading celestes point of view.
All in all this book gives you so much insight on all the characters. It felt good to be back in Americas world. -may 2016
Re read- April 30 2017.
Re read: April 2021
Re read: July 2023
I really loved reading from amberlys perspective. It gives the king something more.
Marlee's story was amazing. Her and woodwork are perfect.
I was so surprised when I was reading celestes point of view.
All in all this book gives you so much insight on all the characters. It felt good to be back in Americas world. -may 2016
Re read- April 30 2017.
Re read: April 2021
Re read: July 2023
readnerd234's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
teetall4's review against another edition
4.0
This is a fantastic companion to The Selection series! I enjoyed reading them a second time. When I wanted to know more and more about the characters and theirs lives, Kiera Cass delivered splendidly!