The Selection Stories: The Prince & The Guard - A Captivating Novella from The Selection Series | Perfect for YA Romance Fans & Book Clubs

This book was a great (small) edition to the Selection series. I only just got 'The Selection' and 'The Elite' a couple weeks ago and breezed through them. I was eager for more, so getting this set of novellas and added bonus content is great while waiting the oh-so-long timeframe until the series conclusion, 'The One,' comes out in May.'The Prince' is a great story told from Maxon's point of view. I already love him, so was happy to have more insight into his world. It touches a little deeper in his life with info we got toward the end of 'The Elite.' It starts a couple weeks before the Selection is set to begin and then takes the reader through his point of view in meeting America.'The Guard' was also good although I liked it less because I like Aspen less than Maxon. It goes through his point of view of events that took place in 'The Elite.' Also a good read and adds more depth to his character.The extra sneak peek of 'The One' is what I read first because I'm that anxious for the conclusion. It starts right where the last one finished - America is continuing her insecure feelings when Maxon is focusing his attention on the other elite, the rebel attacks, her inability to let go of one of the two men in her life. For Twilight readers, it's very similar to the Bella-Edward-Jacob triangle. She tries a new tactic to appeal to Maxon and it was pretty entertaining. Can't wait to read the conclusion!This book is a great purchase even if you've already read the two novellas separately. There are family trees with the author's notes, a list of the selected girls, plus the sneak peek, of course. If you like additional content like that, it's definitely worth the purchase. Gorgeous cover, too!