heidibeesbooks's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
benyihs's review against another edition
3.0
No me desagradó ni me enloqueció. Estuvo bien. Es otro punto de vista de algunas cosas que pasan en el segundo libro. La puntuación es ilustrativa.
jennigma's review against another edition
4.0
I really don't know what to say about this one. I've never really been on Aspen's side through this whole series. It kind of irritates me the ignorant assumptions he makes through the entire thing. I saw these happening from America's point of view in the main series as well and I didn't like them then either.
It is, however, nice to gain some insight on why Aspen ever thought he had a chance. I still think he was foolish to believe in it.
Once again, I applaud Kiera Cass' ability to give her character's different voices. She must be my fourth favorite author for that reason.
It is, however, nice to gain some insight on why Aspen ever thought he had a chance. I still think he was foolish to believe in it.
Once again, I applaud Kiera Cass' ability to give her character's different voices. She must be my fourth favorite author for that reason.
viajentreletras's review against another edition
4.0
Me esperaba algo más sobre cómo empezó a enamorarse de Lucy, aunque debo decir que Kiera ha jugado muy bien también en este librito y ha encajado todo muy bien.
angelicasreads's review against another edition
3.0
It’s not a secret that I am not an Aspen fan. To me, he always seemed so…unnecesary? Is that the right word? I don’t know. He’s just so, bland, I guess.
He dumps the girl he loves, tells her to go and join the selection and marry the prince, and then acts hella petty when she does it. And then he refuses to let her go! Like, boy, could you not. Could you really, really not.
Seeing things from Aspen’s POV was alright, I suppose. I just felt like it was unimportant. At least with The Queen, we got to know a new character and saw a different selection. We also got to see a kinder King Clarkson and his relationship with Queen Amberly. With The Prince, we got to learn something different also. We see how a bit of Clarkson’s and Maxon’s relationship. We see how Maxon first reacted to America and how their relationship began. With The Guard we got, what? Just aspen being moody and hating on Maxon. We learned nothing. Honestly, I was just bored.
This isn’t really a review. It’s basically just me hating on Aspen. He should have just let America go, focused on his family and left it all alone.
Well, I guess this review is done now.
Team Maxon all the way!
He dumps the girl he loves, tells her to go and join the selection and marry the prince, and then acts hella petty when she does it. And then he refuses to let her go! Like, boy, could you not. Could you really, really not.
Seeing things from Aspen’s POV was alright, I suppose. I just felt like it was unimportant. At least with The Queen, we got to know a new character and saw a different selection. We also got to see a kinder King Clarkson and his relationship with Queen Amberly. With The Prince, we got to learn something different also. We see how a bit of Clarkson’s and Maxon’s relationship. We see how Maxon first reacted to America and how their relationship began. With The Guard we got, what? Just aspen being moody and hating on Maxon. We learned nothing. Honestly, I was just bored.
This isn’t really a review. It’s basically just me hating on Aspen. He should have just let America go, focused on his family and left it all alone.
Well, I guess this review is done now.
Team Maxon all the way!
adaiaxoxo's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
raskle321's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
sarina_johnston's review against another edition
3.0
I never liked Aspen. Not at the beginning of The Selection when he was dating America, not when he protected her in the palace, never. I read this hoping I would like him a little bit more, but nope. He's selfish and mean to Maxon, and he continues to call America "his girl" when she is now Maxon's girl. He gave her up and forced her into Maxon's arms, so he should really just shut up. I found this boring up until the whole part with the rebel attack, which is why I docked a star. I took another star away because I just don't like Aspen, plain and simple.
meganlovesbooks33's review against another edition
5.0
5/5 ⭐️
I thought this was the best novella in the series. I loved reading about Aspens side of the story. The other ones were good too but this one was just way better. The way it was written was more enjoyable to read.
I thought this was the best novella in the series. I loved reading about Aspens side of the story. The other ones were good too but this one was just way better. The way it was written was more enjoyable to read.