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The Prince: A Novella (Kindle Single) (The selection) by [Kiera Cass]

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Don’t miss this captivating novella set in the world of the #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series!

Go behind the scenes of the competition with this story from the point of view of Prince Maxon.

Before America Singer was chosen to compete in the Selection, there was another girl in Prince Maxon’s life . . . . In The Prince, follow Prince Maxon through the week leading up to the beginning of the Selection—and the day he first meets America.

The Prince also includes a teaser to The Elite, the enchanting second book in the Selection series.

Don’t miss The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate Kiera Cass’s legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike!

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March 5, 2013
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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B008O8I8KY
Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperTeen (March 5, 2013)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 5, 2013
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2501 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 59 pages

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MamasGottaRead

Another exciting addition to the series!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on March 21, 2015

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First off, let me begin by saying that the original trilogy is fantastic, and I will simply add the review I wrote for the series below. Since the novellas were just a fun addition to the series, I’ve rated them more as fluff, rather than the true meat of the story. However, it was certainly fun to read the different POV’s.

As an adult, I’m somewhat embarrassed to admit how much I loved this trilogy; aaahhh, but how I adore beguiling an entire weekend with a captivating series! Although I’m sadly way past my teenage years, I found myself asking a friend, “Team Aspen or Team Maxon?”. Of course, there’s only one true answer to that question, but I’ll let you decide for yourself. Think of this series as Cinderella meets The Bachelor: sweet and subdued at its core, fierce and cut-throat behind the scenes, and wickedly alluring.

I’ve rated the three novels based solely on my enjoyment of them, and not on the technical aspects of the writing (which were mildly lacking, in order to appeal to a younger audience). However, what’s life without a few guilty pleasures? And exciting dystopian novels are mine!
The author does a tremendous job with her cliffhangers; once you start, you just can’t stop! The main characters are so irresistible! Initially, I must say, there were just a few too many princess names thrown around to keep track of. Once they were dwindled down, I really got a better idea of their endearing personalities. I must also admit that the first novel didn’t fully engage me until the second quarter, at which point, I literally couldn’t put it down.

I also got a kick out of the author’s acknowledgements at the end. She made the readers feel as if they were old friends, and expressed her gratitude in a witty and hilarious way, “Well, hello there, sassy reader! I hope it made you have unbearable feelings that you find yourself tweeting about at 3:00 am. That’s what it does to me…”. Dare I admit it, Ms. Cass, you succeeded! Thank you for creating a series that both teens and adults can enjoy, without all of the gratuitous violence that so many of these dystopian authors have resorted to.

So now, I must ask, when do the movies come out?!

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Hannah

The Maxonator

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 12, 2013

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First, let me just say, it didn't even take me an hour to read this book. I gobbled it up. It was a yummy fluffy delightful read brimming with Maxon! What else can I say? The thing I love about these books are how I can read them and just fangirl. They are bascially a dystopia based Bachelor for teens, but at the essence of these books is a Princess romance. Enter my guilty pleasure. I love being able to hop into America's head [or in this case Maxon's] and read a romance gushing with yum. I know a lot of people have complained about the world building[etc..], but that's not what this book IS. These books are a love story, and for me, at least, I can enjoy the development that gives enough setting for the yum to commence.

So now, the Prince. Maxon. Love of my fictional-wish-I-had life! This book is really nothing more than a peek into his head and at what was going on in his brain during a few of the key beginning scenes. We see more of his first impressions on the selected, specifically America, but we also get snippets of the pressure from his Father. That gave him some real depth. Basically, I love the guy even more now. You think he's swoony when you're NOT in his brain. But now? Dudes, he is so worth everything. America, you better get your game on. I'm gonna fight you for him. Everything we get a peek at just made him WORK, from his romantic side, to caring Maxon, to classic funny Maxon.

Addressing the premise really quick, it mentions another girl. Well news-flash? She's not that prominent in here. It's just a mini obstacle/friend who ends up making him question himself, which adds even MORE depth to him. Thanks Daphne! :D One thing I did love was Queen Amberly. We really don't know that much about her in The Selection, but oh you guys, I love her so much. She's like the sweetest, most caring mother, and aaaw!! They have the best relationship. She balances out the obvious pressure from his Father and....eeeee!....it's just so sweet.

*happy sigh* So yup, while adding more depth and character to the reason we all love these books, The Prince doesn't need to be read before the Elite. And for me who is still DYING to get her hands on the Elite [hurry UP library], this is just what I needed.

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Megan

The (Quite Adorable) Prince

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 6, 2015

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I feel like I would have enjoyed this novella a lot more if it would have been longer. I know it's supposed to be short, but it seemed too short. I was looking forward to seeing more of Maxon and America's interactions, but we only got his POV on two of them, in the very beginning. Despite what the description would have you believe this is not a story about Maxon and a girl that was "in his life" before the Selection(Daphne), as she is a very insignificant character that Maxon also has no romantic feelings for. Most of this was repeat, actually, but it was still enjoyable. The author at least let us know what Maxon was thinking when he met, saw, and talked to all the girls. Maxon's thoughts are, at some points, humorous, and at other points sweet and adorable. His thoughts while meeting, seeing, and talking to America are especially adorable and entertaining, as you can tell how he has this instant draw to her. In addition, we are also given insight into Maxon's harsh relationship with his father and how that ties into the events pre- Selection that were previously unknown. The inner workings and secrets of The Selection, such as Maxon's father's role in the initial choosing of girls, were interesting to read about. "The Prince" hooked me with its characters( and their thoughts) and twists as Selection books tend to do. My only major issue was that I felt the novella stopped before it should have; I was disappointed with how it ended before we got to see Maxon's thoughts on America when he really started falling for her.

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good!!!!!!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on February 14, 2022

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Great read, I loved it!! A little glimpse into this great universe.

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Barmy_Bex

Maxon's point of view!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on August 22, 2013

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I don't know how I missed this book, it's been out for ages but it bypassed me. I went to London with my friend last week and we started talking about books on the train and this series came up. It's such an addictive series, the sort you think you will hate but really you can't get enough. As we were talking she asked me if I had read 'The Prince', then proceeded to pull out her ipad on the train to let me read it - unfortunately I can't read whilst on trains, it makes me feel sick, but now I had discovered it's presence I knew I had to get it and at just 99pence on Amazon I got it!

This novella comes in just before the start of the selection and runs to Prince Maxon's first meeting with America. At 60 ish pages it is short but just enough to get your teeth into.

I love it because it really gives an insight into Maxon's feelings and thoughts. I never really thought about how the process of the Selection affects him, it's not something he chose to do, it's just tradition and I liked to see how he reacted to the whole run up to the event.

I loved Maxon before and always backed him as America's choice and after reading this novella I am sure I want them to be together even more. Maxon is such a good guy and really does care about his future and that of the country and his new wife, whoever she may end up being.

It also gave us a better view of Maxon's parents and I am more sure than ever that I don't like his dad. But I am intrigued to know more.

This has got me even more excited for the series and I can't wait for the next installment.

Shelbycat

The Prince: A Selection Novella (HarperTeen Impulse)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 19, 2013

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This book begins at almost the same time as The Selection only this time we're with Prince Maxon rather than America Singer. We hear how he feels about the whole process and especially how he feels about America, watching the same scenes that were in The Selection with additional Maxon thoughts and comments.

This was a really short novella so i wizzed through it after finishing The Selection and before starting The Elite, and to be honest i think that would be the best order to read these three books in. It was interesting to see things from Maxons point of view, how he and his family function, the fact that there was another girl in his life!! Oh and how his feelings for America are kindled. I enjoyed seeing how his father reacts to the selection, and how much closer Maxon is to his mother than his father. Is it my imagination or are all Kings really tough on their sons? At least this Prince has a wonderful mother to turn to. I would love to read a little bit of the history of Queen Amberley, we know a little but i'd like to know what her life is like as a comparison to whoever becomes the princess with Maxon.

I wouldn't say that you need to read this novella to understand the other books in the series but it is interesting if only for the different perspective you get on the whole process and for 99p it's not a bad price. Although thinking about it we only have two books from the series and maybe Maxons previous female friend might make an appearance later on as America's previous love has ... could be interesting!

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Short and sweet

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 15, 2013

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If you loved The Selection by Kiera Cass as much as I did, then like me you've been eagerly anticipating the next installment. I am positively chomping at the bit to read The Elite and so I'm really glad The Prince was released now to satiate my appetite somewhat. Despite being a short novella, I feel like I've had my Maxon fix whilst I wait for the sequel and I have decided in my infinite wisdom that I am full on Team Maxon. As far as I'm concerned, Aspen had his shot and blew it. Besides, he could never offer the security that Maxon can.

The Prince is a short novella told from Prince Maxon's point of view and is set just before The Selection. I have to admit that as much as I love him, I'm really not sure how I feel about seeing inside his head. In The Selection, I seem to remember him coming across as a confident and charming prince but The Prince shows us his worries and insecurities. On the plus side, this does serve to make him look more like a normal human being - I mean, yes he is a prince but he's also just a man and if I'm honest, I also enjoyed seeing America through his eyes.

I'm wondering if the new information (particularly about his friend Daphne) will serve a purpose somewhere along the way and I wouldn't be surprised if she popped up again in the future.

Overall, I enjoyed The Prince and it was worth staying up after midnight to read it as soon as it was released. I was also very grateful to find the first two chapters of The Elite in the back of the book. Now I just need the rest!!!

Sandra Richardson

Great Novella!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 26, 2013

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MY REVIEW
I bought this one from Amazon.co.uk, as I have read and loved The Selection and am (im)patiently awaiting the release of The Elite.
I find the cover appealing and it certainly fits in with the colourful covers of the Selection Series.
The novella is basically the first small section of The Selection re-told from the point of view of Maxon - The Prince. I enjoyed reading the novella, it reminded me of all that I loved about The Selection and also aroused my impatience and need for the release of The Elite, which I am definitely looking forward to. I liked the point of view being from a male character and think it would also be interesting to read something from Aspen's point of view now that he is the guard watching over america whilst she stays at the Palace.
So did I enjoy the novella? Yes, it was a nice re-taster of this series. Would I recommend it? Although I would say that it isn't absolutely necessary to read the novella, it is a nice and welcome addition to the series, so yes I guess I would recommend it and at 99p (price correct at time of review) it is a fairly reasonable price for a novella. Will I read more of this Series?Yes, please! Would I read other books by Kiera Cass? Yes I would definitely take a look at other books by her.

Sylindria

While you must read 'The Selection' first.....

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on March 5, 2013

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..'The Prince' sheds quite a bit of light of the events at the begining of 'The Selection' and gives you a Prince Maxon eye view, as well as knowlage the narrator of 'The Selection' does not have. While short the ebook also contains a teaser from the next book in the series 'The Elite'. While letting you see certain events through Prince Maxon's perspective and narration you also see more of the King and Queen who are very much in the background in 'The Selection'.

I would definately recommend reading 'The Selection' first and then moving to this novella prior to reading 'The Elite'.

I'm doing my best to stay spoiler free but the novella does give you an indication that the deck is stacked and that there is more politics in play than 'The Selection' makes you aware.

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