Kiera Cass’s The Heir is the fourth installment in the Selection Series. After the previous selection, Princess Eadlyn is starting hers. For those who don’t know, the selection is almost like a contest where 35 girls (or in this case boys) try for the heart of the royal heir. Princess Eadlyn is the next in line for the throne. She is headstrong and independent. Eadlyn is not on a quest to find true love. She leads off the story in complete opposition of the selection. She comes off as not only independent, but harsh to both the boys and the public who earnestly watch the selection and critic her every move. After the first day, eleven suitors are eliminated. As the competition goes she warms up to many of the suitors and gets better at portraying her selection to the public.
As a character, Eadlyn is unique. She is not looking for love, nor does she want it, yet she is forced into a position where she must love. She has to act like she is in love and create drama to captivate the audience. She as to appear open, but this is unlike her character. Eadlyn is very private and doesn’t like to share her worries and fears. Sadly, this is what her suitors want to hear. They want to get to know her just like she needs to get to know them.
In all, this is one of the most aggravating books I have ever read. I had to stop reading it several time so I could pull my hair and scream at the stupid decisions Eadlyn makes and the stupid things that go on around her. The book can keep you feeling tense, yet and enthralled at the same time. For those who are tired of the boring love triangle (that even the previous books in the series had), this is a great book. There are several boys for her to choose from, each with their own history and personality. There are so many that is hard to keep all the characters straight. Despite its hair ripping quality, The Heir is a good book. We can see Eadlyn grow and become more open as the selection continues. This book was enthralling, but that could just because I wanted to find out who Eadlyn would choose. I almost screamed when I found out that there would be at least another book, but if Eadlyn is as stubborn as her mother, there will likely be more than that. In all I give this 342 page book 3.5 stars.
As a character, Eadlyn is unique. She is not looking for love, nor does she want it, yet she is forced into a position where she must love. She has to act like she is in love and create drama to captivate the audience. She as to appear open, but this is unlike her character. Eadlyn is very private and doesn’t like to share her worries and fears. Sadly, this is what her suitors want to hear. They want to get to know her just like she needs to get to know them.
In all, this is one of the most aggravating books I have ever read. I had to stop reading it several time so I could pull my hair and scream at the stupid decisions Eadlyn makes and the stupid things that go on around her. The book can keep you feeling tense, yet and enthralled at the same time. For those who are tired of the boring love triangle (that even the previous books in the series had), this is a great book. There are several boys for her to choose from, each with their own history and personality. There are so many that is hard to keep all the characters straight. Despite its hair ripping quality, The Heir is a good book. We can see Eadlyn grow and become more open as the selection continues. This book was enthralling, but that could just because I wanted to find out who Eadlyn would choose. I almost screamed when I found out that there would be at least another book, but if Eadlyn is as stubborn as her mother, there will likely be more than that. In all I give this 342 page book 3.5 stars.