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uselesspirateraven's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
0.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Fire/Fire injury, and Classism
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Toxic relationship, Vomit, and Medical content
cath_reads_books's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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
The Selection series has been on my reading list for a while, and today is the day I thought I’d finally start it. According to online forums, The Queen is the best place to start for chronological reading.
I thought this was a solid novella! It explained concepts just enough for me to understand a bit about the fantasy world, but not enough to take away from the story or make it seem rushed. Amberly had great character development throughout. Clarkson was more astute and wise than I gave him credit for in the beginning. It was also nice to read a romance novel that wasn’t super spicy for a change. I’m curious how much more of Amberly and Clarkson I’ll see in the coming books and novellas. And if the sweetness of their love story is anything to judge by, I’m in for a treat as I keep reading.
I thought this was a solid novella! It explained concepts just enough for me to understand a bit about the fantasy world, but not enough to take away from the story or make it seem rushed. Amberly had great character development throughout. Clarkson was more astute and wise than I gave him credit for in the beginning. It was also nice to read a romance novel that wasn’t super spicy for a change. I’m curious how much more of Amberly and Clarkson I’ll see in the coming books and novellas. And if the sweetness of their love story is anything to judge by, I’m in for a treat as I keep reading.
Content Warnings
Minor: Vomit, Medical content, and Alcohol