susannahmiller's review against another edition
3.0
This book was cute and gave a nice background on different characters or what was going on with their point of view during the selection which gave me a deeper attachment to the characters which was nice.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
Really beautiful book, happy to have all the prequel/side-stories in one book. I also love the extra scenes we had, they gave even better insight in the characters!
dreezy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
madkatrob's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
slow-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
4.5
bookkeepingcat's review against another edition
3.0
Nice side-stories bundled together, but disappointingly short after reading the first three books
books_tea's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
5.0
stephanielc's review against another edition
4.0
3.75; Nice short stories, I liked getting to know some of the character better and seeing their POVs.
eberzy's review against another edition
2.0
The Queen - ⭐️ Amberly is great and this novella did not do her justice. She completely fangirled over Clarkson even though there was nothing redeeming about him.
The Prince - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cute. Would have liked Maxon’s POV from later on in the selection as well.
The Guard - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Aspen’s POV adds great depth to his motives and actions. Hands down the best character.
The Favorite - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Scenes from Celeste - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Maid - ⭐️⭐️ Lucy didn’t deserve to be Aspen’s second choice. No matter what he said, she clearly was. And I don’t believe the other maids would have shunned her for her romance with Aspen. I would have preferred more background on Lucy as opposed to her relationship with Aspen.
After The One - ⭐️⭐️ Cute but basic epilogue
Where are They Now? - ⭐️ Completely unnecessary. Didn’t even remember 3/4 of these characters.
All in all, no new information gained here. Just a nice feel-good compilation of novellas to extend your time in this fictional world.
The Prince - ⭐️⭐️⭐️ Cute. Would have liked Maxon’s POV from later on in the selection as well.
The Guard - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Aspen’s POV adds great depth to his motives and actions. Hands down the best character.
The Favorite - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Scenes from Celeste - ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The Maid - ⭐️⭐️ Lucy didn’t deserve to be Aspen’s second choice. No matter what he said, she clearly was. And I don’t believe the other maids would have shunned her for her romance with Aspen. I would have preferred more background on Lucy as opposed to her relationship with Aspen.
After The One - ⭐️⭐️ Cute but basic epilogue
Where are They Now? - ⭐️ Completely unnecessary. Didn’t even remember 3/4 of these characters.
All in all, no new information gained here. Just a nice feel-good compilation of novellas to extend your time in this fictional world.