Okay, so first off I want to apologize for not getting this review up when promised (like two weeks ago). And in all honesty this was not the review I had planned on doing, but I finished "The Heir" before anything else, so here ya go!
As you may (or may not) know, "The Selection" Series by Kiera Cass is one of my absolute favorite series ever! America and Maxon are total goals! I totally blew through "The Selection," "The Elite," and "The One." And the short story collection was awesome as well.
So when it was announced that a continuation of "The Selection" was going to be released I was excited and worried at the same time, it could go really well, or totally bomb. Well the continuation was a huge hit, and for good reason!
"The Heir" takes place in Illèa about 20 years after America Singer won Maxon Schreave's heart in their Selection.
The caste system has been done away with, but the more impoverished areas of the country are becoming restless again. But why? Is it that the people are tired of the Monarchy system in place? Or is there something or someone else, behind the rebellion? No one knows. The royal family and the country's only hope at the possibility of a once again peaceful country, lies on Princess Eadlyn's shoulders. For the next three months she needs to distract the country, so that her father can figure out what's going on with the revels. She's been asked to participate in the Selection, to try and find the one person who will rule by her side. She has a variety of choices, but what if none of the boys brought to the palace are the right fit? after all she didn't want, nor ask for this.
I have to say I love seeing a new generation of Schreaves' and see America and Maxon happy together!There are relatable thoughts every teen has had while growing up.
This book was a great way to see the start of the other side of the Selection process. Since it is a similar story to "The Selection" there are obvious repeated or extremely similar ideas, and scenes in "The Heir" there were obviously new ideas as well, which were all amazing! I'd say it's (once again) a dystopian, fantasy, Young Adult version of The Bachelor.
With little to no language, and barely any "violence" or similar thematic elements, "The Heir" is a clean, fast read, that left me wanting more. Adding to the story were some unexpected and crazy plot twists (Ahren!).
*And poor America, as if she didn't have enough to deal with at the end!*
The writing style (classic Kiera style) was simple, easy to follow, and easy to understand. The references to "The Selection," were well blended and were nice reminders to the characters and story we all loved so much. The chapters weren't to long and the story definitely didn't drag on. The climax came a little later in the story than I expected, but again I was not disappointed. Just a warning "The Heir" leaves you on a complete cliff hanger.
Kiera had me rooting for was to many of the Selected, all with their string suits and softness. And, as in every book, it's always fun to see the characters get loose and have some fun.
It was great to see a young lady rising to power, figuring out the balance between such power and her own vulnerability. All while being able to fend for herself..
I was totally not expecting the ending and plan on reading the next book the in, "The Selection" series, titled "The Crown," soon! And I can't wait the tv series (whenever that comes out)!
I really don't have anything negative to say about the book (or the series in general).
Okay, that's it for now, it's getting difficult for me to not share spoilers!
So, are you team Erik, team Henri, or team Kile, or someone else?
Let me know in the comments!
-Morgan
