** spoiler alert ** 
 As is with the Selection series, this was very easy to get through and a fun read. Something light, with a smidge of political intrigue, but romance tops these books more than anything. I'll admit I wasn't Eadlyn's biggest fan in the beginning. I thought she was entitled (like I get you're grooming to become queen, but as a person you're no better than someone else) and spoiled at that... BUT.. she grew on me. Her character developed well enough throughout the duology. I can say that I saw the ending coming.... It was pretty obvious she'd end up with Erik (for me it was between Erik and Kile, but I eliminated Kile because why else mention how badly he wants to leave the castle and that he's making things for her instead of architectural projects that could help the less fortunate of Illea). There's one thing I noticed about Kiera Cass' writing style when it comes to ends of books, but more so ends of series.. It's like there's this HUGE build-up and you're thinking to yourself, "How is any of this going to be solved? I'm almost done with the book!".. but it happens anyway. I'm not saying I'm not happy that Eadlyn and Erik ended up together, because *swoon*.. but the ending was so fast and unrealistic. The whole time they're struggling with the people and she's basically like "Well, I gotta do me.. so I'm leaving this up to you.. but we'll be here just in case! I'mma go live my life. Peace!" A constitutional monarchy? Idk.. it just seemed like it solved, but not realistically. And there were romantic moments dropped here and there between her and Erik, but it was like the last 1/3 of the book she went from *sings like Rihanna* "F*ck love, give me diamondssssss" to THE EARTH MOVED WHEN HE LOOKED AT ME.. and then they got married. I am happy at how things turned out, *I guess*... but I'm still left feeling like something is missing. Despite my rant, I wholly enjoyed the book and the series and the characters. The duology helped keep me out of my reading slump and it's such a guilty pleasure read. If you don't want to think and you just want to enjoy some cute romance and monarchies, then this is your cup of tea. It's easy, breezy, and just swoonworthy.