Since I finished one series, I figured I should finish another. When the book was over, I realized that the series is actually not finished after all.
The Selection series by Kiera Cass originally consisted of three novels: The Selection, The Elite, The One. This fourth book is set twenty years after the conclusion of The One with the main characters, America and Prince Maxon, living their lives with their family. Just as the first three books, it was an easy read and I finished it quickly.
I had high hopes for the main character. The oldest daughter (by 7 minutes) is depicted as a spoiled, self-serving Princess. Eadlyn is determined without fault which causes her to carelessly dismiss those around her and not think about the consequences that result from her actions. I wanted to love such a strong female lead, but that attitude was hard to ignore.
While the book wasn't bad...it's hard to find it necessary. The first three were enjoyable, and this just seems like the same situation with a different cast. There were several cliche characters, situations, and lines. Eadlyn is promising, as the book ended with her coming to terms with some of her own personal conflicts and finding a way to appreciate what is happening in her life. Since a fifth book is in the works, we'll see how it concludes. I didn't realize that a fifth book was being written (due in 2016), but it makes sense. If her entire process/story had wrapped up in one book what her parents did in three...well...that would make for a very bland love story.
In truth, Eadlyn does have redeeming revelations and the boys involved in her Selection were likable (even though we didn't get to know many of them). My prediction is that she finds her "soulmate", as this is ultimately a fairy tale and every fairy tale needs its happily ever after.
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