Review: The Crown (The Selection #5) - Kiera Cass SPOILER FREE
Erena Bennett
May 31, 2016
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"A Selection can only have one winner. A
princess only has one heart.
When Eadlyn became the first princess
of Illea to hold her own Selection, she didn't think she would fall
in love with any of her thirty-five suitors. But as events at the palace force
her even further into the spotlight, Eadlyn realises that she might not be
content remaining alone.
Eadlyn still isn't sure she'll find the
fairy-tale ending her parents did twenty years ago. But sometimes the heart has
a way of surprising you..." - Kiera Cass
The fifth and final instalment of The Selection
series comes The Crown. If you didn't already know, the first three books
focuses on America Singer and Prince Maxon (The One was my favourite!) Then we
got to step into Princess Eadlyn's life with The Crown continuing on with the
Selection.
Many readers like myself were annoyed with Eadlyn's
character when we first met her in The Heir (book four) and as expected, her
character became much more likeable - for me anyway! Her character development
in The Crown was spot on; she stepped up when needed and became much more
desirable. I found myself really enjoying her character and all her
relationships with everyone.
My favourite part of the story: the boys. Whilst
not part of the Selection, Erik was my favourite though I do love Hale and
Henri as well. I do like Kile, just not as much as the others. There is
something you'll find out about Hale which I actually had a feeling about but
it was still kind of unexpected when it was revealed. Henri is just as cute as
ever, but my heart lies with Erik.
We're introduced to a new character, Marid Illea;
and you'll (unfortunately?) see more of Josie. Close to the end you'll find
another little secret that King Maxon has kept for quite some time - though
it's more of an aww moment and just nice to know, you know?
Overall, The Crown was super easy to read, much
like the previous four books. I do prefer America and Maxon's story but I'm
still happy with where the author went with this one. Was this book perfect?
No, but it is everything I hoped for? Definitely.
I gave The Crown a 4/5 on Goodreads,
but most certainly a high 4.
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