The Crown (The Selection #5) by Kiera Cass - Restarting June 1st 2020

[Jamie]

Carrie wrote: "Chapter 18 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[With Hale, I could always tell something was off in his relations to her but couldn't place it. For a bit in the first book I even wondered if he was setting some trouble up the way Marid is or something. Now I know. (hide spoiler)]

[Jamie]

Ch 26 (view spoiler)[Oh bittersweet confessions! (hide spoiler)]

[Jamie]

Done! (view spoiler)[ wish we got a bit more of an epilogue being this was the very end. Once again, a very rushed ending. BUt my theory of who she picks is correct. . (hide spoiler)]

[Brooke]

26%
(view spoiler)[ that took balls gunner. which is a weird name (hide spoiler)]

[Brooke]

50%
(view spoiler)[ I SO WANT ERIK TO WIN!!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Brooke]

63%
(view spoiler)[ knew i didnt like marid (hide spoiler)]

[Brooke]

95%
(view spoiler)[ Bam i win! TEAM ERIK! (hide spoiler)]

[Brooke]

Ending Thoughts
(view spoiler)[ what the crap was that ending?! and that epilogue, you give me a freaking paragraph. what the heck... Better get writing book 6 or a spin off or something. (hide spoiler)]

[Michaela]

Hi! Just read this, gonna post my thoughts here!
27%
(view spoiler)[
okay, I am back in the game I got everything back from the storage of my memories haha
Gunner was really brave to do that, I like how all the boys think of Eadlyn as kind of a friend which is awesome!
(hide spoiler)]

50%
(view spoiler)[
Besides everything I am rooting for Kile! I don't like Erik to be honest, I think there's something about him that turns me off... Eadlyn is really smart, though I know she will make the greatest decision!
(hide spoiler)]

70%
(view spoiler)[
Queen Eadlyn! YAS! I love Maxon so much oh my god! I love how he is always beside his dauughter and his jokes and the way he looks at America ugh #love I think that the situation is getting even more interesting.. I really do not like that Merid guy..
(hide spoiler)]

End
(view spoiler)[
Okay, I think that everyone is going to be on my side for this one.. what was that ending??? I mean we are finishing an extraordinary book series and this is all???
As I said earlier I don't like Erik and I don't really approve Eadlyn's choice but I love what she did just to keep her happiness!
(hide spoiler)]

[Tayla]

starting today!

[StellarLuna ☾✩]

Chapter 6-10

(view spoiler)[ I don't think Eadlyn and Kyle are going to end up together. It seems that they are more friends than anything else. I think this weird thing between Erik and Eadlyn may end up on something.

I knew America wasn't going to die.

I also have to say that I LOVE grandma Singer! She makes me laugh so hard! I also don't remember Maxon being this funny but man they are a cute couple. (hide spoiler)]

[StellarLuna ☾✩]

Chapter 11-18

(view spoiler)[ I am glad things are getting better. But quite frankly this plot is boring at this point. -sighs-

I am still doubtful of Marid and I don't understand why August is still so on the fence about coming back! Also...WHERE IS ARHREN?!

Lastly, that whole Hale and Ean chapter. HA! I did not see that coming! I should have guessed Ean but I did not expect Hale!
I went from loudly going "WHAAT?!!" to laughing to squealing! HA! Now I am thinking Kyle stands a good chance. ugh...i keep going back and forth! (hide spoiler)]

[Amy]

Just started :) Chapter 5 (view spoiler)[ I'm so happy that it looks like the queen is going to be okay. Eadlyn is acting very different than in The Heir to be honest, much more mature. Although, I don't feel like she has interacted with the boys very much. (hide spoiler)]

[StellarLuna ☾✩]

Final Thoughts

(view spoiler)[ It was so rushed. The book needed to be longer. The major conflicts were left hanging in the air. At least we got a happy ending.
I am glad it was Erik. But it was...a poor excuse of a novel. (hide spoiler)]

[Amy]

Chapter 18 (view spoiler)[ Oh my lord! I had no clue that Hale might be gay! I can't stop smiling, it's so cute! And I love how Eadlyn handled his confession. I'm still pretty sure that Erik will end up being with Eadlyn. I know Kyle has a history with her but it always seems a little forced to me, like they are friends pretending. (hide spoiler)]

[Amy]

chapter 30 (view spoiler)[ So she chooses the guy who can't speak her language and worships the ground she walks on? Sounds like she wants a lap dog not a husband. She is the bloody queen. If she wants to marry Erik she should. What she has done for Kyle is good though. (hide spoiler)]

[Amy]

Finished! (view spoiler)[ Well, that was a pretty good ending! We all knew she would end up with Erik but it was sweet never the less. The president and Aunt thing was sprung on us very quickly though, not sure what to make of that. Henri was so understanding though, aw. (hide spoiler)]

[Isra]

Frustrated that I just got my copy but it's finally here! Idk if this still counts anymore but I'll try. On chapter 7 and not really sure how I feel about how Eadlyn's personality has seemed to shift from The Heir to now.

[Isra]

Chapter 12: I know that talking about what qualities the boys have is important but the way they spun off talking about the 'most eager baby maker' is very childish??? Other than that I think I can actually appreciate Eadlyn a little bit more in this book. She's acting less spoiled.

[Amy]

Isra wrote: "Frustrated that I just got my copy but it's finally here! Idk if this still counts anymore but I'll try. On chapter 7 and not really sure how I feel about how Eadlyn's personality has seemed to shi..."

I felt like her actions and thoughts were totally different in this book, she changed a lot. (view spoiler)[ Maybe what happened to her mum gave her a wake up call?? (hide spoiler)]

[Tayla]

Will someone help me remember who ean is. I remember there is no romance whatsoever but forget why he is so important. (view spoiler)[ if she's starting to actually fall for some why keep him? (hide spoiler)]

[Isra]

Amy wrote: "Isra wrote: "Frustrated that I just got my copy but it's finally here! Idk if this still counts anymore but I'll try. On chapter 7 and not really sure how I feel about how Eadlyn's personality has ..."

She really has and I don't know how I feel about it because it's such a 180 from the last book that it keeps throwing me off!

[Isra]

Chapter 20: I knew it!!! I have so much more I want to say but my phone is acting up so much right now. Also I knew Hale was my favourite for a reason, that sweet gentle fashion designer.

[Isra]

Finished the book! (view spoiler)[First off I cannot believe that ending. On the on hand I'm so down for all the boys to end up happier elsewhere but Eadlyn and Eikko was what I wanted to see but they didn't get together how I wanted them to. It was too jarring honestly. Also that ending scene with Maxon and the half-sister??? What??? It was a decent book I guess! Not my fave tho. (hide spoiler)]

[Isra]

Tayla wrote: "Will someone help me remember who ean is. I remember there is no romance whatsoever but forget why he is so important. [spoilers removed]"

If I remember correctly Ean was the one who agreed to rule by her side with no expectations of romance or anything of the sort. Trust me it's important later on!

[Dr. Andy]

If anyone is planning on doing the buddy read on June 23rd, I'm going to try to join in! I might have to start a day early though.

[Adriana]

Starting early
Ch. 8 (view spoiler)[ I'm worried I'm going to be disappointed in the end. I want it to be Erik so badly now this Marid comes in... He would make a good alliance but I just want Erik. At first I thought he had ulterior motives but by the way Marid reacted I think he actually wamts to help. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 11 (view spoiler)[ I kind of like how she's considering Henri. That last moment of their almost kiss was pretty sweet. Erik was clearly jealous and she wanted him to stay on and thought he would want to too. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 15 (view spoiler)[ The ascension might cause a problem. I don't know about Marid now. He seems so eager to please Eadlyn. I don't know if I should trust him or not. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 18 (view spoiler)[ Well that was unexpected. I hope that wasn't a cop out to get rid of two people. I could see Hale and I guess the guardedness of Ean... I'm sure she will help same sex couples housing in the future. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 22 (view spoiler)[ I'm so happy about Erik and her almost kiss!!!!!!! They would make such a wonderful couple. I have a feeling that Marid is up to no good. The interview might go wrong. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Ch. 26 (view spoiler)[ So Marid is a bastard. I wonder what his parents would have to say about him or if they know they are invited back to the castle. Fox is so sweet.... I feel like when she sends Henri off she will cry wait or something looking at Erik and confess her love for him. (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Pg. 262 (view spoiler)[ OH MY GOD!!!!!!! HENRI I LOVE YOU!!! I WIN IT'S GOING TO BE ERIK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Adriana]

Done (view spoiler)[ My happiness is through the roof right now. I'm kind of sad she won't be queen in the future but I'm sure she will get a position in the castle or something like that. Henri.... I will bake you a cake. I love that man. Yay for Eikko and Eadlyn!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Decided to start early because I needed a break from a different book.

Up to chapter 2 (view spoiler)[ Can't believe that one dumb advisor was like "Are you sure you're not too emotional?" Ugh eff off man. Eady's response was perfect! And they're ridiculous if those advisors think Illea will go to war with France over a marriage! I wish I had more memories of Lady Brice, I only vaguely recall her character. I like her already though! I still love Eadlyn too. <3 (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

chapter 4 (view spoiler)[ I'm so glad she told her brothers it wasn't their fault! Sibling bonding is just what I needed! I'm so happy about this and that she promoted Neena <3 Good beginning so far (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

In the middle of chapter 6 (view spoiler)[ "Dad, you look like death punched you in the face."-Eady

Maxon: "You must get that from me, too."

"Dad!"

I'm dying, they're so precious. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Up to Chapter 9 (view spoiler)[ That midnight stroll with Erik was adorable!! I'm still Team Erik and Kile and Hale a little. IDK I like all three of them!!! How is she gonna choose?! (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Adriana wrote: "Starting early
Ch. 8 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I agree with you about Marid just wanting to help. I want Eady to have a friend she can rely on since Ahren isn't there any more. I hope he comes for a visit! (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Adriana wrote: "Ch. 11 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Oh my god Erik was so jealous!!!! I like how she likes Henri too, he really is optimistic and nice. Still team Erik <3 (hide spoiler)] Gosh this book is so cute!!

[Dr. Andy]

Chapter 17 (view spoiler)[ I'm worried about Hale, why is he frowning at the idea of Prince Consort since Eady is going to ascend? What secrets is he hiding? Tell me Hale, I want to help you my precious cinnamon roll. I think he might be gay, but I'm not sure. Either way I will love him forever.
I'm so excited Eady is being so open and wonderful to her family, it's very heartening. I was so proud of her when she offered to let her Dad just be a Dad. And oh gosh his dad jokes are wonderful <3 (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

finished chapter 19 (view spoiler)[ I can't hear any other thoughts over my brain yelling KISS HIM EADY, KISS ERIK DAMMIT I KNOW YOU LIKE HIM. KISS HIM! And over and over, it won't shut up it's quite distracting. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Chapter 24 (view spoiler)[ Marid is a little snake!!!! I want to call him worse things too, why can't he just not? Ughhhh

BUT ON THE BRIGHT SIDE ERIK AND EADY FINALLY FREAKING KISSED!!!!!!!!!! OMG THEY LOVE EACH OTHER IM SO HAPPY (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Adriana wrote: "Ch. 26 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I agree about Marid, he's an evil egg! (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

Chapter 31 just barely started it (view spoiler)[ please don't Eady. Please just stop right now. I'm crying. (hide spoiler)]

[Dr. Andy]

I finished and I want more!

[Megan]

Adriana wrote: "Starting early
Ch. 8 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I like Erik, but I prefer her with Kile...though I still don't like Eadlyn at all. (hide spoiler)]

[Megan]

Amy wrote: "Just started :) Chapter 5 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I know, she's very different. I know the scare with her mom could've played a role in that, but it's almost too different and not very heartfelt...at least to me. (hide spoiler)]

[Megan]

Adriana wrote: "Ch. 26 [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[I didn't think nicely of Marid from the beginning, so I wasn't surprised when he did what he did. (hide spoiler)]

[Megan]

Adriana wrote: "Ch. 18 [spoilers removed]"
(view spoiler)[I hope that wasn't the reason either. (hide spoiler)]