I throughly enjoyed The Selection series, but thought this novella was a bit of a letdown even though you have a glimpse into the restrictive life of the Prince as seen through his eyes. In this story Maxon's relationship with Daphne seems to be all one-sided, although the story does give a further glimpse into his relationship with his manipulative father and his view on love and finding a wife. The story's only redeeming quality was to reveal Maxon's stifling lifestyle and his need to gain control over his own life. This was probably most apparent in his perception of the Selection, his meeting with America and his need to review the candidate files. I don't think you need to read the novella to understand the Prince, although it was entertaining.
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