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The Heir by Kiera Cass

20 reviews

abby_can_read's review

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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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myahthebookfiend's review against another edition

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challenging emotional inspiring reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Okay. When I started reading this book, I was very hesitant because I didn't really want to start a new story within the same series. I was worried the vibes wouldn't be the same, and I'd be sad about it. However, Im so glad I was wrong. The beginning was a little slow to get into just because of my preconceived notions, but I got past that quick enough. I adored this book. I wasnt a fan of Eadlyn at first because she seemed so snotty and rude, but as I got to see more of her I understood why she does what she does. Further, I completely fell in love with like 4 different boys, so I geniunely do not know how she will choose one. I think I'd be happy with any of them, though I do I have a few in that lineup that I'd prefer a little more than others. The ending was also CRUEL. How dare you leave that type of cliffhanger? Very rude. Anyways, great book. I thought about 4 stars, but 5 just felt right once I got to the end.
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amelianotthepilot's review against another edition

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1.0

Yet again this was bad. First off I would not call this a "book 4" it is a spin-off duology about the daughter of the original characters. Second off this daughter, Eadlyn, is so annoying and privileged she is not fun to read. Eadlyn spends the entire book being a type-A ass focused only on work and not understanding her privilege or where any of the other characters are coming from, the world revolves around her at all times and barely anyone puts her in her place. We are now 20 years after the end of the 3rd book, Eadlyn will be the first Queen of Illea and her parents ask her to do a Selection in order to create positive press, however, she sucks and instead generates a bunch of bad press. Overall the story is sorta slow and boring, I think because it's from her perspective instead of the selected boys perspective and she barely talks about the selection somehow. Instead the book focuses on her trying to do political work and desk work and then every once in awhile very clinically doing some selection dates. All the boys seem to blend into each other except for Kyle, the son of two characters from the OG books, Henri, a foreigner who barely speaks English and has a translator with him, and Jack, the boy who attacks her. 

The last few chapters of this book are where all the action occurs and someone finally puts her in her place. But also the book consistently mentions how old Maxon and America are but if it's only 20ish years in the future....they're only 40? 

I will say I am consistently confused by the world-building. At this point the class system has been slowly dismantled by King Maxon...so now it's just a normal monarchial society...? However the countries named in this series are absolutely wild. We have Illea (all of North America and Central America), Russia (is apparently the same I guess), Italy (also apparently the same), France (also the same), the "German Republic" (I guess Germany took over the rest of Europe... that's... not great), "New Asia" (which is presumed to be all Asian and South Asian countries...????), and Swindland (SwedenXNorwayXFinland...which is also....rough). I have truly so many questions about this world including where the hell is Africa, Australia, and South America and why the hell are there these super countries but also why would new countries be named like the shipname of the old countries... so strange. This is only the beginning of whats wrong with this book and series in general...
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sadiebugreads's review against another edition

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

4.0

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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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kingangie's review

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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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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ellasommers's review

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

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