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grace33's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, and Classism
Minor: Violence and Death of parent
abby_can_read's review against another edition
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.
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Misogyny, and Classism
Minor: Violence and Death of parent
lamianoctalis's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Ich finde Eadlyn zu mögen ist um einiges schwerer als America und doch hat mich das Buch mit der Zeit eingenommen. Insbesondere die Nebenfiguren (Anwärter und Brüder) haben es mir angetan. Es hat mich auch gefreut mehr von dem Königspaar zu sehen, nur schade, dass Lucys und Aspens so wenig auftauchen. Was ist mit Mary passiert, was mit Americas Schwester?
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual violence and Violence
kaylurzz's review
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, and Classism
stagemanaginger's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I would also want to start an uprising if my next queen was going to be Eadlyn. My god that girl is the worst. I enjoyed the tender moments with the guys and getting a glimpse at how America and Maxon’s love had aged. But mostly I am disappointed that two of my favorite characters raised someone like Eadlyn.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault and Violence
booksandstardust's review against another edition
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Classism
Minor: Miscarriage, Violence, Blood, and Abandonment
ellawatwat's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Really only kept reading so I could finish the series.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault, Violence, and Death of parent
ameydireads's review
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.
Anyway, I’m curious to see how this story will continue.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment and Classism
Moderate: Infertility, Miscarriage, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
ems_rxlibrary's review against another edition
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.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content
Moderate: Infertility
Minor: Violence
allie_schick's review
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Violence, Sexual harassment, and Classism