Pages:
352
Publisher:
Harper Collins
Release
Date: 19th
May 2016
Edition:
UK e-proof,
NetGalley review copy
35
suitors entered the Selection. Only 1 will win her heart. The fifth and final
captivating novel in Kiera Cass’s #1 New York Times Bestselling Selection series!
In
The Heir, a new era dawned in the world of The
Selection. Twenty years have passed since America Singer and Prince Maxon fell
in love, and their daughter is the first person to hold a Selection of her own.
Eadlyn
didn’t think she would find a real partner among the Selection’s thirty-five
suitors, let alone true love. But sometimes the heart has a way of surprising
you…and now Eadlyn must make a choice that feels more difficult – and more
important – than she ever expected.
The
Crown is the
final book in The Selection series
and I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I know this series it criticised
for the fluff, the lack of character growth and the general annoyance of the
characters, but I felt like that all changed a lot in The Crown. Everything changed for Eadlyn in this finale. Her future
as the Queen of Illea finally dawned on her; she realised who she loved, had to
choose and end the Selection; and she learned a lot about herself and what she
needs to be for her family and the people. It was the most character development
in all five books and she ended up far surpassing America in the first trilogy.
The whole book seemed to reach a
little further than ever before, moving beyond the palace and into the wider
world, but I still don’t feel like I know anything about Illea or the people
outside of the royal family. Even the boys in the Selection didn’t really have
the chance to give any insight into their lives. I feel like there’s such a lot
of potential in this world and after five books it still hasn’t even been touched on which is such a shame.
BUT this series is ridiculously
fun. Each book is quick, easy and enjoyable to read, especially on a rainy
afternoon. I got swept up in Eadlyn’s torment over who to choose and whether to
prioritise her heart or her duties and I was eager to get back to it each time I
had to put it down.
The
Crown was a
really satisfying ending to a fun and enjoyable series. I will actually miss
having a new Selection novel to read every year.
Thanks to NetGalley and
HarperCollins for the review copy.
Sophie
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