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The Queen

A Novella

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The Queen

By: Kiera Cass
Narrated by: Rachel F. Hirsch
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Don't miss this digital original novella set in the captivating world of Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series.

Before America Singer's story began, another girl came to the palace to compete for the hand of a different prince….

This prequel story takes place before the events of The Selection and is told from the point of view of Prince Maxon's mother, Amberly. Discover a whole new Selection with this inside look at how Maxon's parents met—and how an ordinary girl named Amberly became a beloved queen.

Don’t miss The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate Kiera Cass’s legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike!

 Romance Royalty

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Could have had a lot more back story and been longer even for a novella. I felt like I didn't get my money's worth.

Too short! I realuze it's a novella, but stil...

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Ahhh! It was too short it was nice but too short for me! I know it was novella… but it was too short!

Too short

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I read this after I read The Selection and i enjoyed hearing where the Queen came from and how her Selection went.

Helpful view of how Ámber Lee became queen

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this was a great little side project that was a key to the prospective to everything

Thank you Kiera Cass this an amazing series.

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I was wondering how Cass could pull off a likeable Prince Clarkson. I was impressed that she didn't change his character, and made no excuses for him either. His love for Amberly made sense. Very well written for a novella.

Short But Sweet

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