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cath_reads_books's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This novella was so cute! I loved finding out that Amberly was able to have a child after all, and that the series would center around him and his Selection. Maxon is at once a child and adult. He has so many worries that a person of his age should not, yet he handles them with as much grace as he can. I was so proud of him when he didn’t make the easy choice and begin to date his childhood friend. He could’ve just settled for an option that would have been safe, but he decided to be truthful and honest about his own feelings and go after a love match rather than a tactful one. I hope The Selection can provide the love match he’s looking for!
jmariecapdem's review against another edition
4.0
It's been a while since I read fairy/princess tales! :) And it's great when you think of the "what ifs" that it's going to be possible. Well, we're not in a monarchical nation but atleast hoping there's going to be that prince charming who will be your future husband to sweep off your feet is just as breathtaking. :)
The Prince is a preview of the life before The Selection. Prince Maxon celebrates his 20th birthday and in due time, he will be choosing his future wife and will be the reigning king. Fair enough, I feel he's not like most princes who just follow orders and choose. Somehow, there's this lady who really got his attention before the event and he knew despite her not respecting him enough, she'll top in the choices. Let's see how it goes in the main event. :)
The Prince is a preview of the life before The Selection. Prince Maxon celebrates his 20th birthday and in due time, he will be choosing his future wife and will be the reigning king. Fair enough, I feel he's not like most princes who just follow orders and choose. Somehow, there's this lady who really got his attention before the event and he knew despite her not respecting him enough, she'll top in the choices. Let's see how it goes in the main event. :)
keilahlovescows's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I love seeing the start of the selection from Prince Maxon point of view. It gave great insight on what he was thinking and crossed paths with some of the parts in the first book!
lilyalthea's review against another edition
4.0
It was a nice glimpse at what's going on in Maxon's head and I really enjoyed reading it. I just think that the description is a bit misleading and because of that I was expecting the novella to be very different from what it actually turned out ot be.
_saraye_'s review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
wendythegeekgoddess's review against another edition
3.0
Nice little inside look at Prince Maxons history
bhumiiikaaa's review against another edition
5.0
this series is going to bring me back from my thriller and mystery reading, serious self.
for the past month, i read only the same genre which somewhat unknowingly disturbed and made me forget the aura i used to feel when i would enjoy every page of the book. don't get me wrong, i am in LOVE with the thrillers (always gonna be on top) though the point here is i forgot, how happily excited i used to get when i was reading these cute romance books or ever romantasy as a matter-of-fact.
while reading this book, i just know im gonna lve the entire series (god please let that become true). it brings so much nostalgia of me reading the romance genre and yet its so different from all them at the same time.
that may be because of the dystopian setting but with kings and queens. and i absolutely love the MMC and FMC. i mean the chemistry they built in just the novella was awesome, i can't wait to read the actual book, and furthermore, the series.
i am actually excited.
for the past month, i read only the same genre which somewhat unknowingly disturbed and made me forget the aura i used to feel when i would enjoy every page of the book. don't get me wrong, i am in LOVE with the thrillers (always gonna be on top) though the point here is i forgot, how happily excited i used to get when i was reading these cute romance books or ever romantasy as a matter-of-fact.
while reading this book, i just know im gonna lve the entire series (god please let that become true). it brings so much nostalgia of me reading the romance genre and yet its so different from all them at the same time.
that may be because of the dystopian setting but with kings and queens. and i absolutely love the MMC and FMC. i mean the chemistry they built in just the novella was awesome, i can't wait to read the actual book, and furthermore, the series.
i am actually excited.
kaitiecakes's review against another edition
5.0
I’m very intrigued by this story and can’t wait to finish the series
nathalyalvarez's review against another edition
4.0
Nosotros tenemos una historia juntos, y esta a punto de romperse. Todo por el bien de una tradición.
The Prince nos cuenta la historia desde el punto de vista del Príncipe Maxon. Nos permite conocer como el proceso de pensamiento de Maxon, quien no es mas que en un chico tratando de complacer a sus padres. Conocemos sus dudas, sus inseguridades, sus sentimientos, sus pensamientos, lo conocemos a él. Este libro nos muestra un lado diferente de La Selección, donde no solo treinta cinco estaban nerviosas, sino también Maxon.
La perspectiva de Maxon hace que la perspectiva de America se vea tan confusa y estúpida comparada con la de él. Debo decir que realmente disfrute leyendo este libro, me consumió desde el principio.
Mi pregunta es: ¿Por que no es mas largo? ¿Por que?
ilianaelizabeth's review against another edition
3.0
No lo puedo evaluar como un libro enteramente porque es como un Sol de medianoche resumido (tal vez es lo que le falta a sol de medianoche según las reseñas ya que por lo visto es innecesariamente largo), es casi como un capítulo anexo al primer libro de la trilogía La Selección, donde Maxon cuenta cómo se siente y prepara desde antes de que digan los treinta y cinco nombres en pantalla hasta que America pide quedarse la primera noche.
Aun así, me gustó, hay algo que me gusta de estas historias, no puedo decir que la forma en que está escrito, porque no es nada del otro mundo, ni lo extraordinario de la historia, porque, bueno, sigue sin ser nada del otro mundo, pero tal vez es el hecho de que es una lectura ligera pero se nota que la autora se esmera en hacer que quieras seguir leyendo. Se lee fácil, y rápido, y particularmente no es la lectura que más elijo, pero no me parece que tenga nada criticable, así como ninguna lectura que elija cualquiera.
Siento que la imagen del rey está inspirada en alguien cercano a la autora porque la forma en que con muy pocos detalles refleja su esencia y hace que lo odiemos indica que sabe que la gente así no necesita muchos indicadores que motiven la animosidad.
Aun así, me gustó, hay algo que me gusta de estas historias, no puedo decir que la forma en que está escrito, porque no es nada del otro mundo, ni lo extraordinario de la historia, porque, bueno, sigue sin ser nada del otro mundo, pero tal vez es el hecho de que es una lectura ligera pero se nota que la autora se esmera en hacer que quieras seguir leyendo. Se lee fácil, y rápido, y particularmente no es la lectura que más elijo, pero no me parece que tenga nada criticable, así como ninguna lectura que elija cualquiera.
Siento que la imagen del rey está inspirada en alguien cercano a la autora porque la forma en que con muy pocos detalles refleja su esencia y hace que lo odiemos indica que sabe que la gente así no necesita muchos indicadores que motiven la animosidad.