Lugalbanda
Kathy Henderson
An ancient Sumerian tale about the youngest and weakest of eight brothers who, caught up in an ill-advised war, uses his wits and courage and eventually becomes king.
Read Time: ~3.8 hr
The Selection Stories
by Kiera Cass (2014)
About this book
In "The Prince," Maxon reveals there was another girl in his life before America; and in "The Guard," America falls for Aspen Leger, a Six who has risen in the ranks to become a member of the royal guard. In two novellas, THE PRINCE and THE GUARD, Maxon reveals there was another girl in his life before America, and America falls for Aspen Leger, a Six who has risen in the ranks to become a member of the royal guard. The plots contain mild profanity.
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreThe Selection Stories Lead Character
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