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The Guard

The Guard

DystopianYA
Pages
120
Published
2014
Language
English

Synopsis

Aspen Leger has always lived by the rules of the caste system, but his secret history with America Singer changes everything now that he is a palace guard. While America competes for the Prince's heart, Aspen must navigate his duties and his lingering feelings in a world on the brink of rebellion. This novella offers a look at the Selection through the eyes of the man who loved the protagonist first.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

RomanticMelancholicTense
Love Triangle

Genres

Dystopian YA YA Dystopian Romance

About the author

K
Kiera Cass

American writer of young-adult speculative fiction, born May 19, 1981, in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She graduated from Radford University with a degree in History and Art. Cass is best known for The Selection series (2012-2016), a bestselling YA dystopian romance quartet plus companion novellas, followed by The Betrothed duology.

Characters

Aspen LegerProtagonist

Palace guard narrating his side of loving America Singer.

All characters in The Guard

Frequently asked questions

  • Is The Guard a standalone story?

    This novella is part of The Selection series and offers a different perspective on events from the main trilogy. While it provides additional insight into Aspen's experiences, it is best read after the first book in the series to fully understand the context.

  • Does The Guard have a different narrator?

    Unlike the main books in The Selection series, this novella is narrated from Aspen Leger's point of view. It provides his perspective on the events unfolding in the palace and his relationship with America Singer.