(4) YA Selection series. Only six boys remain in Princess Eadlyn's Selection, but what if her true love isn't among them? Meanwhile, Eadlyn is also dealing with political unrest as regent of Illéa while Queen America recovers from a heart attack. Although relationships and motivations are less than original, series fans will be thrilled by the tidy fairy-tale conclusion that proves love conquers all.

Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester

(4) YA Selection series. As a scheme to distract a discontented post-caste populace, future ruler Eadlyn (daughter of America, the protagonist from the previous three books) begrudgingly agrees to participate in a husband-finding Selection. Eadlyn's plan to thwart the historic matchmaking process backfires as she befriends the candidates and opens up. Discrimination issues are overshadowed as the self-determined girl learns she must loosen up to become a well-rounded leader.

Reviewer: Andrea Curtis

(4) YA Selection series. Illustrated by Suy Sandra. Several vignettes set before and during events of Cass's Selection series provide windows into the romantic lives of other characters, including Amberly, Maxon, Aspen, and Marlee. Some of the stories and chapters end abruptly, and while series fans will be happy, newcomers will be confused by the lack of background information. Nonspecific black-and-white illustrations of attractive men and women in lavish formalwear are included.

Reviewer: Amy Seto Forrester