The Selection
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4.5 • 352 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Fall in love—from the very beginning. Discover the first book in the captivating, #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series.
This ebook edition contains an excerpt of Kiera Cass's newest novel, The Betrothed, a glittering royal romance sure to captivate Kiera Cass’s legion of loyal readers and lovers of courtly intrigue alike!
Prepare to be swept into a world of breathless fairy-tale romance, swoonworthy characters, glittering gowns, and fierce intrigue perfect for readers who loved Divergent, Delirium, or The Wrath & the Dawn.
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape a rigid caste system, live in a palace, and compete for the heart of gorgeous Prince Maxon. But for America Singer, being Selected is a nightmare. It means turning her back on her secret love with Aspen, who is a caste below her, and competing for a crown she doesn’t want.
Then America meets Prince Maxon—and realizes that the life she’s always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
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!
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Kiera Cass’ enchanting science-fiction romance became a worldwide hit. The first book in the series introduces readers to the Selection: a national contest to determine the next princess of Illéa, a post–World War III kingdom where social castes are numbered from one to eight. America Singer—a fiery musician with whip-smart insights into politics and romance—is reluctantly drawn into the intense competition to win Prince Maxon’s hand. Cass seduces us with the sparkling charms of the royal palace while also aligning us with her compassionate protagonist, who rails against an unjust regime.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
A cross between The Hunger Games (minus the bloodsport) and The Bachelor (minus the bloodsport), this trilogy launch employs multiple conventions of the dystopian romance genre strong-willed heroine, heart-wrenching love triangle, far-future setting divided by class. That said, it's a lot of fun. In a post WWIII U.S. divided by caste, teenage America Singer and her family are Fives, struggling musicians and artists. In love with a Six, America is headed for a life of servitude and hunger, until she is chosen for the Selection a contest through which Prince Maxon will pick his princess. The Selection brings America instant notoriety and prestige, but also thrusts her into a ring of jealous, desperate girls all trying to win the prince's heart. Cass (author of the self-published The Siren) deftly builds the chemistry between America and Maxon, while stoking the embers of America's first, forbidden love. Headstrong and outspoken, America is an easy heroine to root for, and the scenes where she tries to fit in to her new royal life are charming. A TV drama based on the books is in production. Ages 13 up.
Customer Reviews
The Bachelor Vs. The Hunger Games
This book mixes elements from both the "Hunger Games" book series & the television series "the Bachelor." It's an easy & good read. The ending left me wanting more. However, at times, American's love life is a little frustrating from a reader's perspective.
AMAZING!
Amaaaaaazing book! Finished in 7 hours! Can't wait for the second!
AMAZING BOOK
It was such a good book to read! I loved it! I 100% recommend it to anyone who’s looking to read it. I couldn’t put this book down EVER. I was always on the edge of my seat while reading, and that so rarely happens to me, as I am extremely picky when it comes to books. Basically I’m telling you to read it and be prepared to throw it, yell, swoon, and fall for the characters alongside America.
SPOILER ALERT
I love how America slowly falls for Maxon! The only thing that I dislike is the fact that America so willingly cheats on Maxon with Aspen even when Aspen broke her heart.