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abby_can_read's review

lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

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This book was fine. I didn't really like it or dislike it. The writing style was alright. The plot was fine. The characters were okay.

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ashe01's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.0

I went into this book expecting it to be just as good as the first 3 Selection books, but I struggled big time with this one. I didn’t get super into it until the last third of it, but even then I still had some issues with it. I just don’t like Eadlyn. There was no connection and her character doesn’t strike me as lovable,

funny enough, the same way many of the people in Illéa feel about her.

Also, America and Maxon just don’t seem to be the same characters I love from the first 3 books. Their love for each other and their children is still evidently strong, but in a way I feel they have succumbed to the pressures and obstacles presented to them, which in turn make them act differently than they would if this was the first 3 books.

What I did truly enjoy about this book was Kile, Erik, and Henri. Henri is just an overall sweetheart and his whole character is precious. I absolutely adore Kile and Erik’s characters, and I cannot wait to see what happens in the final book!

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kaylurzz's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

2.5

Honestly don’t blame Eadlyn for being so anti-marriage lol

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booksandstardust's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful sad tense medium-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

3.75

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haleybre's review against another edition

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lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

4.25

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prashiie's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

"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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