Lots of issues, and Kiera Cass will have a couple loose ends to tie up in the last installment. Eadlyn must prepare the rooms, look over the plans of the Selection, and make sure that everyone (and by that, I mean everyone in Illéa) is focused on the Selection instead of the country's problems and deep prejudice. It is different to be on the other side of the Selection. But when the heart (and boys) is involved, not everything is rainbow, gold, and sunshine. Of course, she has a third option of not choosing a husband entirely. Convinced by her parents, she goes through her own Selection process and has three months to pick whoever she likes (or loves). Through the book's progress, the ice queen (I mean, princess) melts. She has her intelligence, she has her understanding (mostly), and she has time (that is running out). She is the future queen, and she has her strengths. Eadlyn is first in line to inherit, not just a kingdom, but also a hot mess.Įadlyn is an absolute darling, despite her pride, haughtiness, and mostly unlikable ways. Now, the next generation has to deal with the mess. What seems to be the HEA (Happily Ever After) for America, Maxon, and the rest of the kingdom is a nightmare. Maxon, the king, is stressing out under the kingdom's weight. The rebels (who are much different from the rebels of the previous three books) are hating on the monarchy. The people are unhappy, even though the castes are gone. Now, it is their oldest daughter (Eadlyn) who is about to get shot with a couple of arrows (ouch!). What can I say? Kiera Cass gets better with time, and she has a better foundation in THE HEIR than in THE SELECTION.Īmerica and Maxon's romance is no longer in the front seat. However, after reading THE HEIR, I admit that it is my brand new favorite of the series. Out of the three books, it is THE SELECTION that is my favorite. THE SELECTION, THE ELITE, and THE ONE are the prequels of THE HEIR.

The Selection Stories by Kiera Cass