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stevendiaz's review against another edition
2.0
2.0
Aburrido.
El Primer libro de la selección me gustó, nada del otro mundo pero es entretenido, leí este libro antes de continuar con la elite y que transcurre mucho antes de la selección.
Esta novela corta es mala y muy aburrida, el único objetivo de esta novela es contar la historia de cómo el rey y la Reyna se enamoraron y ella ganó la selección y nada de lo mencionado anteriormente pasa en el libro, además ODIO LA ACTITUD DE kymberly.
Aburrido.
El Primer libro de la selección me gustó, nada del otro mundo pero es entretenido, leí este libro antes de continuar con la elite y que transcurre mucho antes de la selección.
Esta novela corta es mala y muy aburrida, el único objetivo de esta novela es contar la historia de cómo el rey y la Reyna se enamoraron y ella ganó la selección y nada de lo mencionado anteriormente pasa en el libro, además ODIO LA ACTITUD DE kymberly.
mehsi's review against another edition
3.0
I am so happy that other character are getting their minutes of fame. I was always curious about the Queen, about her role and how she got to win the Selection games.
In this book we find out all about that. And it was a nice trip. Unlike the previous selection books with America, there isn't much rebelling going on (only one event), so that was a change. It was all easy and calm.
Amberly (or the queen), I am not sure, I loved her, but I also didn't like her (confusing I know). I found her way too weak and blurgh. The constant headaches and pains just got in the way of more romance with the future king. I know they serve a goal and that it was a way to show that our future king didn't care about her illnesses but sorry, it was just too much. I didn't feel sorry for her, I felt annoyed. Especially since she just gave up after hearing a certain thing (which, sure I can imagine would break your heart and all that, but just keep fighting for a dream, maybe you won't win, maybe everything falls apart, but you need to keep fighting and hoping).
I did like our future king (more than in the previous books). I am not sure what happened in between stuff, but sorry, it seems he became exactly like his mom and dad. Something he didn't want to become in this book. It is a shame that he lost that battle.
I didn't like the king and queen in this book. Dear Lord, those two. Especially that queen. She is an absolute terror and nightmare. Hitting, kicking, smacking, throwing people away. Sorry, but I disliked her soooo much.
There was enough romance, though I didn't really feel the connection between Amberly and the future king. It felt more like a pity thing than true romance.
All in all, I am not sure if I would recommend this. Again, it was fun, it had good moments, but the romance just was bland, there was too much whining and too little romance and selection moments.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
In this book we find out all about that. And it was a nice trip. Unlike the previous selection books with America, there isn't much rebelling going on (only one event), so that was a change. It was all easy and calm.
Amberly (or the queen), I am not sure, I loved her, but I also didn't like her (confusing I know). I found her way too weak and blurgh. The constant headaches and pains just got in the way of more romance with the future king. I know they serve a goal and that it was a way to show that our future king didn't care about her illnesses but sorry, it was just too much. I didn't feel sorry for her, I felt annoyed. Especially since she just gave up after hearing a certain thing (which, sure I can imagine would break your heart and all that, but just keep fighting for a dream, maybe you won't win, maybe everything falls apart, but you need to keep fighting and hoping).
I did like our future king (more than in the previous books). I am not sure what happened in between stuff, but sorry, it seems he became exactly like his mom and dad. Something he didn't want to become in this book. It is a shame that he lost that battle.
I didn't like the king and queen in this book. Dear Lord, those two. Especially that queen. She is an absolute terror and nightmare. Hitting, kicking, smacking, throwing people away. Sorry, but I disliked her soooo much.
There was enough romance, though I didn't really feel the connection between Amberly and the future king. It felt more like a pity thing than true romance.
All in all, I am not sure if I would recommend this. Again, it was fun, it had good moments, but the romance just was bland, there was too much whining and too little romance and selection moments.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
abimoon's review against another edition
4.0
"¿No debería haber un mínimo aceptable que la vida debería darnos? ¿Es demasiado pedir un trabajo que no odies o contar con algo propia que sabes que no puedes perder? ¿Es demasiado pedir? ¿Incluso para alguien desgraciado?"
Es una linda historia para conocer más a la reina Amberly y su comienzo con el rey. Sí es verdad que ella es muy sumisa digamos, pero considerando que era otra época en la que ella está situada lo entiendo un poco.
Es una linda historia para conocer más a la reina Amberly y su comienzo con el rey. Sí es verdad que ella es muy sumisa digamos, pero considerando que era otra época en la que ella está situada lo entiendo un poco.
meowsie_20's review against another edition
2.0
Fast-paced, a very short read. Not the very best story I read but I did like how the characters are well fit to be partners. I liked how she adored the prince and how the prince became so observant before choosing her. The only thing I don't is how inadequate the romance between them seemed to be.
My favourite quote from this is from Prince Clarkson:
"...don’t give anyone a reason to doubt your competence.”
My favourite quote from this is from Prince Clarkson:
"...don’t give anyone a reason to doubt your competence.”
thefantaysbookdragon's review against another edition
4.0
I think this was good and very fun short story. I really loved the prequel story that takes place before the selection and it told in the point of view from prince maxon mother and you see the inside story of her and the king
anxiouslyreading33's review against another edition
3.0
I wasnt a fan of the original king he was abusive and evil honestly so seeing his parents were the same made sense though I didn't see why he didnt try to change it for maxon
aholguin98's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Physical abuse
Minor: Gaslighting