Review: The Heir by Kiera Cass

Series: The Selection Book #4

Format: Hardcover

Pages: 342

Rating: 3 Stars

How I Got It: Purchased

Genre: Young Adult

Publisher: Harper Collins

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads

Princess Eadlyn has grown up hearing endless stories about how her mother and father met. Twenty years ago, America Singer entered the Selection and won the heart of Prince Maxon—and they lived happily ever after. Eadlyn has always found their fairy-tale story romantic, but she has no interest in trying to repeat it. If it were up to her, she'd put off marriage for as long as possible.

But a princess's life is never entirely her own, and Eadlyn can't escape her very own Selection—no matter how fervently she protests.

Eadlyn doesn't expect her story to end in romance. But as the competition begins, one entry may just capture Eadlyn's heart, showing her all the possibilities that lie in front of her . . . and proving that finding her own happily ever after isn't as impossible as she's always thought.

Review

I heard  a lot about Eadlyn before picking this up so I was prepared. I think that helped me enjoy this more than I might have.

Generally, I liked this book. It kept me engaged and I am interested in many of the side characters. I particularly like Kile, Erik, and Henri. Plus, it was nice to see the characters/couples from the original Selection trilogy. 

Then, there's Eadlyn. I really don't like her. She's such a selfish brat. She has no understanding of what other people are going through or that they are valid human beings. Now, I do hope this is leaving room for growth in the next book. I don't understand how Ms. Cass was able to write this character because she's so annoying. Like does anyone actually like her? America was annoying, but at least she was a good person.

I have a request with my library for the next book. I do want to read it, but I don't feel the need to keep/own these books on my shelf.

Thanks for reading!

Holly

Summer TBR (2017)

It's that time again. I'm going to try a seasonal TBR of 5 books again. Some of these have been on TBRs before, so hopefully, they'll actually happen this time. But I think this is a great list, especially for the summer season.

Doon by Carey Corp and Laurie Langdon

The Heir by Kiera Cass

The Boy Most Likely To by Huntley Fitzpatrick

Since You've Been Gone by Morgan Matson

Dragonfly in Amber by Diana Gabaldon

Review: The Queen by Kiera Cass

Series: The Selection Book .4
Format: Ebook
Rating: 4  Stars
How I Got It: Borrowed from Library (Overdrive)
Genre: Young Adult
Publisher: Harper Teen Impulse

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads

 

Before America Singer's story began, another girl came to the palace to compete for the hand of a different prince….
Don't miss this digital original novella set in the captivating world of Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series. This prequel story takes place before the events of The Selection and is told from the point of view of Prince Maxon's mother, Amberly. Discover a whole new Selection with this inside look at how Maxon's parents met—and how an ordinary girl named Amberly became a beloved queen.
Review

I don't remember much from the Selection series, but I do remember liking Amberly. Novellas are kind of a crap-shoot but I thought I would give this one a chance.

This is part of Amberly's journey through the Selection. My rating is primarily based on the fact that I like her. But I didn't really get the point of the story. Like what did this contribute to the overall story/world? Maybe I've forgotten things, but what is up with her headaches. And Clarkson is a manipulative ass. The fact that she never even acknowledges this just leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Maybe this would have more of an impact if I read the series proper. And I probably will someday.

Thanks for reading!
Holly

Most Anticipated Books of 2015

These are the books I’m most anxious to read in 2015. Off course there are other books I’m planning on reading and buying, but these are the most exciting. Most of these are part of a series I’ve been reading. And I broke them down by month.

January

Bound by Flames by Jeaniene Frost (Night Prince Series)

Last Call by Alice Clayton  (Cocktail Series)

February

The Ruby Circle by Richelle Mead (Bloodlines Series)

March

Fall With Me by J. Lynn (With Me Series)

Confess by Colleen Hoover

May

Nowhere but Here by Katie McGarry (The first in a new series)

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (The first in a new series)

The Heir by Kiera Cass (The Selection Series)

September

Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare (The Dark Artifices)

Sweet Temptation by Wendy Higgins (Sweet Series from Kaidan’s perspective)

Unknown

The Boy Most Likely by Huntely Fitzpatrick (This follows one of my favorite side characters from My Life Next Door)

I also did a video talking about this. You can check it out here:

Are there any books you can’t wait to get your hands on?

Thanks for reading!

Holly