The Selection Series Finale
We’ve been fairly obsessed with Illéa’s royal family since Kiera Cass first introduced us to Prince Maxon in The Selection. And now that we’re following America and Maxon’s daughter Eadlyn in her own drama-filled Selection, we’re—if it’s possible—even more obsessed.
And the truth is, The Crown is Kiera Cass at her best yet. Don’t believe us? Here are 6 reasons (one for each suitor) why you’re going to absolutely adore the conclusion to the Selection series.
The Crown (Selection Series #5)
Hardcover $19.99
The Crown (Selection Series #5)
By Kiera Cass
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Hardcover $19.99
1. Eadlyn is a boss queen. In The Heir, Eadlyn was strong and independent, but also a bit of a brat. In The Crown, she has no choice but to grow up a bit, finally proving she has what it takes to be queen. She’s smart, she’s calculating, she fires someone her first day on the job (who hasn’t dreamt about doing that?), and she proves she can be sweet and feminine while also being fierce and in charge.
2. Character growth. The Crown is full of characters taking criticism, absorbing it, and coming out the other side as mature, improved individuals—and that’s refreshing to see. Eadlyn and her suitors make wise, well-thought out decisions about their futures, and you’ll want to hug them a million times for it.
3. The suspense. Who will Eadlyn choose? Which of the suitors would be best for Illéa? For Eadlyn? Will she even fall in love? With so many good qualities all around, it’s hard to tell where Cass is going to go in the end, and you’ll be loving the thrill of the unknown.
1. Eadlyn is a boss queen. In The Heir, Eadlyn was strong and independent, but also a bit of a brat. In The Crown, she has no choice but to grow up a bit, finally proving she has what it takes to be queen. She’s smart, she’s calculating, she fires someone her first day on the job (who hasn’t dreamt about doing that?), and she proves she can be sweet and feminine while also being fierce and in charge.
2. Character growth. The Crown is full of characters taking criticism, absorbing it, and coming out the other side as mature, improved individuals—and that’s refreshing to see. Eadlyn and her suitors make wise, well-thought out decisions about their futures, and you’ll want to hug them a million times for it.
3. The suspense. Who will Eadlyn choose? Which of the suitors would be best for Illéa? For Eadlyn? Will she even fall in love? With so many good qualities all around, it’s hard to tell where Cass is going to go in the end, and you’ll be loving the thrill of the unknown.
The Heir (Selection Series #4)
Hardcover $19.99
The Heir (Selection Series #4)
By Kiera Cass
In Stock Online
Hardcover $19.99
4. The boys. There were a lot of lovable boys in The Heir (35, to be precise). Now that Eadlyn’s narrowed it down to six, you can actually attach faces and personalities to each. But unlike America’s version of the Selection, there’s no bad blood between the members of the Elite. They’re more like a club (or a boy band) who just casually hang out in a palace than they are mortal enemies.
5. It’s Bechdel Test–approved. Despite the fact that this book is about Eadlyn choosing from a bunch of boys, there’s a surprising amount of girl power in The Crown. Between Josie, Neena, and Lady Brice, Eadlyn has quite a few lady friends to help her run the country—and run it they do, with almost no help from the men. They may like fluffy ball gowns, but they’ve got more important things to talk about than boys.
6. The conclusion. The One left us with a lot of loose ends, so we were relieved when Kiera Cass wrote a fourth book. The Crown doesn’t have that problem; it actually feels like the end, complete with satisfying wrap-ups for the royal family and the kingdom’s political future. Now you’ll finally feel like you’re ready to leave the world of Illéa behind.
The Crown hits shelves May 3, and is available for pre-order now.
4. The boys. There were a lot of lovable boys in The Heir (35, to be precise). Now that Eadlyn’s narrowed it down to six, you can actually attach faces and personalities to each. But unlike America’s version of the Selection, there’s no bad blood between the members of the Elite. They’re more like a club (or a boy band) who just casually hang out in a palace than they are mortal enemies.
5. It’s Bechdel Test–approved. Despite the fact that this book is about Eadlyn choosing from a bunch of boys, there’s a surprising amount of girl power in The Crown. Between Josie, Neena, and Lady Brice, Eadlyn has quite a few lady friends to help her run the country—and run it they do, with almost no help from the men. They may like fluffy ball gowns, but they’ve got more important things to talk about than boys.
6. The conclusion. The One left us with a lot of loose ends, so we were relieved when Kiera Cass wrote a fourth book. The Crown doesn’t have that problem; it actually feels like the end, complete with satisfying wrap-ups for the royal family and the kingdom’s political future. Now you’ll finally feel like you’re ready to leave the world of Illéa behind.
The Crown hits shelves May 3, and is available for pre-order now.