The Selection Stories: The Prince & The Guard
Series: The Selection #0.5 & #2.5
Author: Kiera Cass
Publication Date: Feb. 4, 2014
Genre: YA Sci-Fi/Dystopian
Two novellas set in the world of Kiera Cass’s #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series are now available in print for the first time. The Prince and The Guard both offer captivating views into the hearts and minds of the two men fighting to win America Singer’s love. This collection also features exclusive bonus content, including a sneak peek at The One, the eagerly anticipated third novel in the Selection series.
Before America arrived at the palace to compete in the Selection, there was another girl in Prince Maxon’s life. The Prince opens the week before the Selection begins and follows Maxon through the first day of the competition.
Raised as a Six, Aspen Leger never dreamed that he would find himself living in the palace as a member of the royal guard. In The Guard, readers get an inside look at Aspen’s life within the palace walls—and the truth about a guard’s world that America will never know.
My ****4.5 Star**** Review
When I picked up this book from the library, it had been quite a while since I’d been engulfed in the world of the selection. But, I was immediately reminded why I love this series!
The first novella in this book is The Prince #0.5. This is a brief story of Maxon’s life prior to the beginning of the selection. But, you also get a few bonus chapters that show his perspective in meeting America. This story does NOT disappoint! This story will just solidify your love for Maxon, leaving no doubt he should be king – both of the castle and of America’s heart!
The second novella in this book is The Guard #2.5. This story is all about Aspen’s life inside the castle. I’ve seen that a LOT of people haven’t liked this story. I personally think that’s just because of Kiera’s awesome writing. She makes you feel some serious love for Aspen when you soooo don’t want to! I mean, America’s supposed to fall for Maxon, right?!? Well, this story will leave you second guessing yourself. But, it will also give you a glimpse into another possible future for Aspen.
I loved both of these stories. They might have been short, but they quickly tugged at my heartstrings! I couldn’t wait to dig right on into The One after reading these.
I also want to draw your attention to that fact that there are some special features added into this combo book. My personal favorite was the Q&A with Kiera Cass. I loved hearing about where she got the idea for the book!
So, now I’m looking forward to reading the other novellas, and I’m anxiously awaiting The Heir!
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I have this book on my bookshelf, but I never managed to read it, and I wasn’t sure if it was worth it so long after I read the other books in the series. I’m glad to see that you were in the same boat and that you still really enjoyed reading these stories. You’ve inspired me to pick this book up now!
Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction
Oh, yea! Yes, I had waited forever. I couldn’t believe how quickly I was sucked back in.
I love it when there’s a file about the book included at the end of the book, it’s great to know the whys and hows 😉
Yes! I especially enjoy them when I’m really fangirling over a series!