Maven or Cal

[Samara]

I really like Maven and I was so heart broken when he turn his back on Mare.

[Hannah]

Sorry I am for Cal! Even though I was also upset when Maven betrayed Mare the way he did. I believe his mother had a major role in the events that have occurred so far. I am very excited to see where this series goes next and truly hope the second installment is just as good and surprising as the first!

[Booked up with Lizzy]

Cal is absolutely my favorite. I can't of hate Maven. I have a soft spot of man with a high position. Also I think that Maven is a puppy following his mother and a coward. I am sure major things will happen between Mare and Maven in the sequel because Maven acted very weird on the end of the first book.

[Mia]

Maven was honestly my favourite, he stole my heart until he turned out to be a coward and a traitor. Now obviously I realise Maven was really the only reason I held mixed feelings towards Cal because of how he portrayed him as nothing but a soldier. In my opinion they definitely both have their serious faults but at heart I feel as though Cal has better intentions and is therefore my favourite.

Result: Cal

[Hannah]

Since there are going to be 4 books in this series I feel like anything could happen! While I may like Cal more now, Maven may go through some major development and change my mind! Ultimately, I think it will depend on how Maven acts in the next book that determines if I hate him for good or cut him some slack and forgive his malicious behavior.

[[deleted user]]

I love cal as well. It was kind of obvious that he did not love her that much. Where as Cal you could tell he did not want to marry evangeline. He loved mare. Maven was sweet but not in love

[L]

CALLLLLLLLLL PPL CALLLLLLLLLL

[L]

OKAY LET ME EXPLAIN TO YOU ALL WHY MAVEN IS A BAD IDEA AND WHY CAL IS FOR THE WIN.

1. In my heart I don't believe it's a love triangle. By the way it was set up I think it was Cal and always will be.
2. This reminds me a little bit of Twilight except Maven is an evil version of Jacob and Cal is a much more stern version of Edward and Mare is a feisty version of Bella. Think about it. Piece it together.
3. I did not like Maven from the beginning. He was too possesive of Mare, too kind, and just TOO much. It got me suspicious.
4. Cal is kind to be kind and doesn't expect anything out of it. Examples: gives Mare money at the bar and gets her a job.
5. Mare is very vague about her feelings but at no point does it feel like she's falling in love with Maven. (go back to my Twilight reference) it seems to be that she constantly fights feelings for Cal making him the one she most likely loves. Examples: her anger towards Evangeline and Cal being together, her hesitancy to be around Cal sometimes, her temptation to kiss him, she eventually does kiss him even though she's not supposed to and she does it anyway.
6. If Mare really loved Maven she would have CHOSEN to kiss him. Maven kissed Mare.
7. Mare kissed Cal willingly.
8. Cal maybe a little lost right now as of end of book one but you can tell he loves Mare. He's just torn between heart and duty, something I actually admire about him. He just doesn't throw away his life, his career, his duty, all that he's ever known just to choose a girl that he's been in love with for a day. Hence, why he didn't choose her at the end of book one.
9. Maven was not lovable people he was a little freaking creepy sometimes.
10. Cal protects Mare and her secrets. Even though she was engaged to his brother he still showed her love and compassion. Example: when she went to see her family.
(some details are foggy like names so sorry guys. I read this book months ago)
11. IF Mare REALLY loved Maven and not Cal she would have a certain loyalty towards Maven. She doesn't. This is proved when she kisses Cal AND chooses to be with him and try to fight for him in the end when she kisses him again and is like "choose me"
12. Even Maven knows that Cal and Mare are in love. He explicitly states that, "Cal would choose her over everything" and we never know. There could be an underlying reason for Cal's choices.
13. Still three more books people.
14. IF Cal and Mare weren't meant to end up together it would not be set in the book like it might be a possibility in the future. Maven destroyed all possibility when he went and sided with his mother and killed his father. (did he kill his father? can't remember)
15. Mare is a very good hearted and intelligent girl despite her flaws. She would not want to be with a man that is:
-a coward
-evil
-cruel
-twisted
-would imprison his no matter what good and kind brother
-would become a tyrant ruler
-does whatever his evil mommy says

There's my list. Like I said, a lot can happen. Three more books people! But I truly believe in my heart that in the end Maven is going to be either a permanent villain or just not a love interest. Personally, i see that from the beginning it's set up that Cal and Mare will end up together and personally I hope they do.

[Liz]

I LOVE CAL and his character!!! From the start I was always for him.