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The Crown
Young Adult Dystopian Romance
The Crown
Book 5 of the The Selection series
304 pages · First published 2016
Princess Eadlyn Schreave has always known she will one day rule Illéa, but she never expected to face the responsibilities of the crown so soon. With her mother recovering from a serious illness and her father consumed by worry, Eadlyn must step forward as a leader while continuing the Selection, the highly publicized competition intended to find her a husband. Narrowing thirty-five suitors to six finalists should make her decision easier, but each young man offers something different, and the growing demands of governing leave little room for romance. As political unrest threatens the monarchy and powerful figures attempt to influence her future, Eadlyn discovers that choosing a partner may require more courage than accepting a crown. Torn between duty, independence, and the surprising possibilities of love, she must decide what kind of queen—and woman—she wants to become. Filled with royal intrigue, romantic complications, and fairytale charm, this young adult dystopian romance brings The Selection series to a satisfying conclusion, perfect for a lazy summer afternoon when you're craving palace drama, heartfelt romance, and a happily-ever-after worth waiting for.
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Content notes
Serious parental illness, including a heart attack and hospitalization; political manipulation, blackmail, and threats to personal reputation; references to political unrest and historical class discrimination; references to past coercive treatment of a wife involving alcohol and unconsciousness; social drinking and brief references to tobacco; occasional mild profanity; romantic kissing and brief references to reproduction. Includes a secondary storyline involving same-sex attraction between two male contestants and a reference to a past same-sex kiss, as well as discussion of societal prejudice against same-sex relationships.
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Raspberry Hibiscus Fizz
Bright raspberry, floral hibiscus, and a little sparkle capture the romance and anticipation of the Selection's final days, when a princess must choose between the future expected of her and the happiness she never saw coming.
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- Combine chilled hibiscus tea, raspberry syrup, and lemon juice over ice. Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
- Garnish: Raspberries or lemon wheel.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Lavender French 75
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Delicate lavender and celebratory bubbles evoke the elegance of Illéa's royal court, where Eadlyn discovers that the most important choice of her reign may be the one she makes with her heart.
What you'll need
- 1 oz gin
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice ↗
- 1/2 oz lavender syrup ↗
- 3 oz brut sparkling wine
- Ice for shaking ↗
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How to mix it
- Shake gin, lemon juice, and lavender syrup with ice. Strain into a flute and top with sparkling wine.
- Garnish: Lemon twist or small lavender sprig.
- Glassware: Champagne flute.
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