I finished The Heir (The Selection #4)
And boy, oh boy, MY HEART IS SO CONFUSED
Alright first of all. Hi to my new followers! If you donāt know yet, this blog is pretty new - my first post was a review of the first book in this very series - so itās really cool youāre following me! Hopefully youāll stick around for a while, even when Iām moving on to other books! :D
I just finished this little book called The Heir and maaaaan.
It was a bit of a slow start for me. I think it was weird seeing Kiera Cassā writing style continue in this universe, but from a very different perspective than the one of America Singer. Compared to America, I didnāt like Eadlyn as quickly as I did her mother, but by the end she had grown on me. It was interesting with the time-jump, and while I love being able to see what Maxon and America has done for the country since the last book, it was weird to experience them this way. Especially America felt a lot different to me, but maybe that is just how people age. Still liked her though!
Now, I loved the twist of seeing this from the Selectorās perspective, as well as her dating the boys she did not know. Though the plot itself is far off from real life, there still were some similarities. For instance, in this modern day with online dating being a thing, you never know if you meet a scumbag from just a picture and a few lines. I was very pleased to see Cass explore this in way where it didnāt get too graphic, but still shined a light on some very heavy issues. Well done.
Besides those two-who-will-not-be-named, I am SO CONFLICTED as to who Iām rooting for. So I will list short reviews on those I like.
Kile: I love him. While I think it might be too obvious to choose him, because of the childhood and fake-first-kiss thing, I still think they have great chemistry, he really cares about her, and the way Cass writes their scenes are a bit alike Americaās and Maxonās. Strong contender.
Henri: What an overall sweet guy. While the language barrier definitely is an issue, you can tell he really wants to be there and wants to do better for Eadlyn. Iām interested to see how their relationship progresses in the next book, and while I think they would be cute together, I do not, ultimately, think she will choose him.
Hale: Seems sweet, but we havenāt gotten enough details about him yet. I would love for him to stick around though and who knows! Cass might do a Sarah J. Maas and make her fall in love with someone else than the obvious choice! If not, I think Hale should find out heās actually gay and become Eadlynās super cool designer-gay-best-friend. That would be dope.
Ean: I do not think they will end up together, but I like him. He is honest about his intentions and I do think they could have a long lasting friendship if she chose him. Go Ean!
Fox: Also someone we donāt know a lot about, but I couldnāt help but feel for the guy, and like with Hale, he could be a hidden wild card! I doubt it though, but keep him around please!
Lastly, I will list someone who is not in the Selection, and that is Erik/Eikko. I. LOVE. HIM! He is so sweet, he really cares for Eadlyn and has already become a great friend to her. He helped her out of the kitchen when the fight broke out, he always seems to lend a friendly ear when she needs it, and while he is there with Henri, towards the end it became obvious that he might be catching some feelings for her. Personally, I will do a little happy dance if Eadlyn decides to marry him in the end. That would be dope.
Now, onto the last few chapters of this book. First of all, Ahren how dare you! I mean, I get it. He loves Camille, and after Eadlyn gave him someĀ āsisterly adviceā I get that needed to make a stand of his own, BUT STILL! Eloping is not always the solution dude. And like it wasnāt enough, his actions sent his poor mother straight to the hospital wing! (I know that was unintended...)
I swear, if America dies I will not be okay. She must survive. When I am done writing this, I will pick up the next book, though I should probably sleep. I need to know what happens!!!
Lastly, EADLYN HAS DECIDED TO MARRY SOMEONE! Instead of turning everyone down, she has made the decision to actually marry someone now. I hope she sticks to that decision,Ā ācause Iām a sucker for romance, and I cannot wait to see who she chooses! Hopefully it will be one of the guys above! (But maybe someone else who has barely been mentioned?). I am intrigued and excited!
4.5/5 because of that slow beginning. It got good though!
Now, I am sad that the next book will be the last of the series. I have now ordered theĀ āHappily Ever Afterā shortstory-collection just so I donāt have to say goodbye yet, but still... Not looking forward for this to be over :/
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