This was my least favorite installment of The Selection series thus far. It’s still a solid novella and definitely has its place in the series; overall though I don’t find Aspen’s character compelling.

This novella was told from his point of view, and let me tell you it gave me the ick. He constantly calls America “his girl” even though they’re not together. Even though he dumped her. It’s just gross. Furthermore, the novella starts with Marlee and Woodwork being beaten, yet Aspen continues to behave the way he does knowing that same punishment would be coming his way if they were caught?

What kind of protection is that? 

Needless to say, I’m not a fan of Aspen. Average book, sub-average character.