I never liked Aspen so much. He was a major prick. But I swear it changed my perspective with his stupid and abrupt actions after reading this book. Though he was absolutely selfish by concerning himself on how to win America's heart again, his love for her was unbelievably unfailing and true. But it would have been better if he'd leave the past behind and focus on what's ahead instead. Still. 
 Additionally, I greatly enjoyed the action scenes here than America's POV, which only consist of running and hiding. Seriously, it was so much better than what we had in the series. And I immensely enjoyed Kiera Cass' novellas than The Selection trilogy itself. It helped me to contemplate the story more in depth.