Reviews with content warning for Infertility - The Heir

"I'm not sure if fate or destiny is real. But I can tell you that sometimes the very thing you've been hoping for will walk through the door, determined to fend you off. And still, somehow, you will find that you are enough."

Another Selection is around the corner and this time it’s for Maxon and America’s daughter, Princess Eadlyn. She’s not interested in love and marriage and is convinced that she can be a great queen and rule on her own. She needs no man. But the country is in a state of unrest after abolishing the castes and her parents ask her to go through the Selection to distract the public. Princess Eadlyn is an interesting character but has some very frustrating characteristics, such as acting very entitled.

"I was furious with myself for not getting the last word."

I don’t know if she will end up with a partner when the Selection is finished, but so far she’s learning a lot about herself and how to see love as a strength and not as a weakness. I really enjoy her witty interactions with Kile. I love how he can be upfront and honest to her. I also enjoyed her kind interactions with Henri and Erik.

The abolishing of the castes and its aftermath resembles the reality. Take a look at India for example. There are no castes anymore, but it is too difficult to erase it entirely. People tend to hold on to it. It was interesting to see the Selection from a different POV and to see how the future unfolds after ‘The One’. It’s very easy and light to read. I finished it in two days and immediately ordered the other two books: ‘The Crown’ and ‘Happily Ever After’. Although I do wonder if this book was really necessary. I would also have been okay if the series ended with ‘The One’ and ‘Happily Ever After’.

Anyway, I’m curious to see how this story will continue.

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cozy_pnw_bibliophile's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

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hollymileham's review against another edition

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

this entire book was so insufferable i skim read the majority, i dont think you could write a more unlikeable fmc than eadlyn. i get that its meant to be about character development but she is infuriating, i only didnt dnf it bc i may as well finish the series now theres only 1 left. and thank god theres only 1 left bc its so bad

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ems_rxlibrary's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I absolutely love this series, but this is not my favorite. Eadlyn is absolutely insufferable and so self centered she drives me crazy! I hope that she is able to learn something about herself and grow in the next book. I liked most of the boys in the selection more than I liked her.

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cressida's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I started this book and strongly disliked our lead role. Eadlyn is our POV character now, and goodness is she a spoiled brat. Very irritating, and almost made me want to DNF. I’m glad I didn’t, and this has turned into my favourite of the series so far, because it’s far less predictable than the first three. The main character being oblivious to her flaws gets annoying still throughout the book, but not having every twist and then be predictable is refreshing, and explores smaller pieces of growth.

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gothmiku's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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ishouldbereading's review against another edition

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lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

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