Rating: 3.75 
 In a lot of ways, I liked the Selection trilogy than this book; however, in some ways, I liked this book. While I liked America, despite her indecisive attitude, Eadlyn, at the beginning, was just insufferable. When anyone, I mean ANYONE, called her out or just simply irritated her, she would fight back saying how "powerful" she is and how she's the queen and could have them caned or whatever. She eliminated 11 suitors without a thought in her head, humiliated them or just shaking her head as a dismissal. The worst part is though, that she didn't even know how rude she was being. Near the end, I started to like her because she was maturing; similar to how I felt about America as the books went on. There was more going on in "The Heir" than in most of the books in the trilogy, so at times, I felt more interested in this book than the first 3. But let me be clear, no book, not The Heir or The Crown could replace the first three; it was magical and there was something special about it that can't be taken away. I didn't feel that 100% in this book, but there was still something. 
 Ahren - Easily my favorite character in THIS book. I loved him, I loved his protective side, his charm, everything. He called her out when she was wrong even when some couldn't The ending broke my heart when Eadlyn received that letter from him, telling her how he can't give up everything for her and married Camille. I really want to see more of him in "The Crown," but I'm sure that's not going to be very possible considering what happened. 
 America - VERY out of character; I saw almost little resemblance in her personality from the rest of the books. She seemed completely different, and I wasn't very much drawn to her here, as I was in the first books. However, that said, it still broke my heart to see her close to her death bed, and even more so to see Maxon cry. 
 Maxon - I loved seeing Maxon become King and act as a father to his children. Again, I liked him better in the first books; there was more light, more energy, more everything in just his general tone. But, that's part of the story, him wearing out. Neither America or Maxon had the same feel as before, and I was so excited to just get a glimpse of them; I know this is not an unpopular opinion. 
 Kile/Erik - I believe that Eadlyn will end up with Kile, but Erik would create a better storyline, because he's kind of forbidden. I like the both, but their interest in each other is unlike Maxon and America, who I thought, was absolutely perfect. Eadlyn ending up with Kile seems a bit cliche for me, but it'd still be a good ending. 
 Everything said, Eadlyn in no America, and Kile/Erik is no Maxon. I liked the plot, the storyline better here and considering I'm giving it 4 stars, I'd say it was a job well done by Cass. I can sense the death of both America and Maxon in the Crown, but still excited for it to be released.