Happily Ever After: Companion to the Selection Series (The Selection Novella)

Loved the series so much bought some of her other books to read.

Happily Ever After: Companion to the Selection Series (HarperTeen, 2015) is a compilation of previously published novellas and new bonus material, all pertaining to The Selection series by Kiera Cass.*See my full reviews of The Queen, The Prince, The Guard, and The Favorite on the Royally Reviewed blog*The bonus material was a nice touch. I loved the scenes from Celeste’s point of view; those were definitely the highlight. I feel like I could read the whole series from her perspective, as she was certainly one of the most surprising and lovable characters with her arc in the final book. We also get some scenes from Lucy’s point of view, although I still would’ve hoped for more for her and Aspen. They both deserved so much more passion than what we ever get to see. This compilation also includes a bonus epilogue to The One, a “Where Are They Now” of the surviving Elite, as well as original sketches of the main characters, and a very neat map of Illéa which would’ve been helpful if inserted in the previous books.If you haven’t read any of the novellas yet, this book is well worth the money. You get four full novellas, plus the artwork and bonus content. The bonus content is probably not worth a full-price purchase on its own, but like I said, if you’re new to the novellas and want to grab all four in one fell swoop, then this is definitely the way to do it. Overall, from cover to cover, a very enjoyable read!

Great companion book to the series. I really enjoyed all of the novellas. I will be finishing the series. Can't wait.

This book by Kiera Cass is very helpful in understanding what really happened in the points-of-view of characters that are talked about in less depth. The entry on Maxon’s mother answered many questions about her, but it would have been much better if there was a chapter from Maxon’s father, the king’s, side of the story. I am afraid that it only opened up more questions than answered them. Marlee’s chapter was very entertaining and highlighted her feelings and emotions very well. You could really understand how she felt trapped between her desisions and why she did what she did for America in the last two books of the series: The Heir and The Crown. Maxon’s story was a good addition to the book and really cleared up exactly what his role was in the beginning and how he felt with his interactions with America. Aspen’s point-of-view helped the reader really understand what he thought about America and her situation at the castle, it also showed his “letting go” of the situation America had, showing his love for the main character. Lucy’s story was quite interesting. It showed her loyalty to America, but also the lingering pain of her past. When she finally lets go of the pain with the help of someone special, it all really connects. Celeste also had a chapter that demonstrated her true colors, and how she didn’t want to do what she was doing. It shows how she lets go and forgives herself for her actions, and apologizes to the people she’s effected, even thigh it’s not explicit. America’s chapter was the last one, and it summarized what happens at the end, or the beginning rather, of her happily ever after. This book is very helpful for people who have read the series and want to understand its character’s in better detail. I highly recommend reading this book, but if you have not read the Selection series first, I would say you should read the series first, as this book contains many spoilers that will make the plot to the books less interesting. All in all, great book and should definitely read.

Kiera cass is an amazing authors this is outside the selection series it gives insight from 4 other characters in the books perspective. The selection series is kinda a mix of the hunger games, the bachelor and. Handmaids tale. It’s weirdly bizarre and amazing at the same time. I recommend ready the first 2 books and then this o e

A wonderful way to end an amazing series! My only complaint is that the sticker on the cover about The Betrothed is not actually a sticker so it doesn't come off. All in all, I highly recommend the series and especially this book.

I really loved the art work that came with it. I loved getting a visual of what the characters could look like. I LOVED reading about the queen and how she started. I wish I could read more about her life and up to (spoiler) where she sadly passed. The other stories were interesting as well. I liked reading about Marlee and I wanted to see more of that too. These are all really short stories, so I think buying the bundle was the best bet money wise.

This is a cute series and a fun read. I have read them all and enjoyed it and so bought these for my 14-year-old daughter. It's really cute that she and my husband actually take turns reading aloud to each other. He seems to think they are okay as well.he seems to think they are okay as well.

At first I wasn’t sure i was going to get it because I thought it wasn’t necessary for the series but I absolutely love it! I got it in perfect condition, even though they messed up the address. I recommend it :)

Arrived in very good condition. Love this series.

Incrível assim como a serie, perfeito para conhecermos um pouco mais dos personagens que rodeiam América

It really ties the stories together.

Idéal pour compléter la collection de ma fille