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Audiobook Review: The Selection Stories by Kiera Cass

The Selection Stories: The Queen & The Favorite (The Selection, #0.4, 2.6)The Selection Stories: The Queen & The Favorite (The Selection 0.4, 2.6) 
Author: Kiera Cass
Publicaiton: September 1, 2015
By: Harper Audio 
Amazon | Goodreads 

Before America Singer's Selection began, a girl named Amberly came to the palace to compete for the hand of Prince Clarkson.

And while America was torn between two loves, her friend Marlee knew exactly what she wanted . . . and paid the price.

Return to the world of the #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series with these two captivating novellas, available in print for the first time. Also includes a Q&A with Kiera Cass, a sneak peek at The Heir, and more!




Thank you Harper Audio for providing copies of these audiobooks in exchange for an honest review.



Author: Kiera Cass
Publication: October 13, 2015
By: Harper Audio
Amazon | Goodreads

Meet Prince Maxon before he fell in love with America, and a girl named Amberly before she became queen. See the Selection through the eyes of a guard who watched his first love drift away and a girl who fell for a boy who wasn't the prince. This gorgeous collection features four novellas from the captivating world of Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series, as well as exclusive, never-before-seen bonus content.

This series companion is a must-have for any Selection fan, and includes:

The Prince
The Guard
The Queen
The Favorite
 

Exclusive new scenes from The Selection, The Elite, and The One
Introductions to each novella from Kiera Cass

A map of Illéa and other illustrations
And more!



~ My Thoughts ~ 


It used to be novellas added something to the overall story experience, but sadly, that was not the case here for me. The audio aspect is fine, but the stories felt contrived. Basically, if you've read The Selection Series, you've read these too.

I can appreciate wanting to know more about side characters, however, it's good to remember they were side characters for a reason. Sometimes using the information the author has already provided in the full length books, along with a little imagination is enough.

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