the selection series
the selection
For thirty-five girls, the Selection is the chance of a lifetime. The opportunity to escape the life laid out for them since birth. To be swept up in a world of glittering gowns and priceless jewels. To 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. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
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. Leaving her home to enter a fierce competition for a crown she doesn't want. Living in a palace that is constantly threatened by violent rebel attacks.
Then America meets Prince Maxon. Gradually, she starts to question all the plans she's made for herself—and realizes that the life she's always dreamed of may not compare to a future she never imagined.
My Review
This is one of my favorite dystopian novels. while it may seem that you know how it will all end out, there are more than a few bumbs in the road. America SInger is a Five. She sings and plays instruments and it a great Five. When the prince becomes of age, the castle has a Selection. It is tradition for the prince to marry one of the people. You do not have to apply but for certain circumstances, she applies mostly against her own will. At the castle she meets many friends and enemies. When she first meets Prince Maxon, it is not in a normal setting. In fact, she is practically scolding him. She decides to be his friend and not a competitor in the Selection. He is ok with that even though he secretly adores her and uses the time to see her more. I absolutely LOVE America Singer. She is feisty, temperamental, and loyal to those she loves. |
the elite
In America Singer’s world, a bride is chosen for the prince through an elaborate, televised competition. In The Elite, America is one of only six girls left in the running. But is it Prince Maxon—and life as the queen—that she wants? Or is it Aspen, her first love?
The Elite delivers the adventure, glamour, political intrigue, and romance that readers of The Selection expect, and continues the love triangle that captivated them.
The Elite delivers the adventure, glamour, political intrigue, and romance that readers of The Selection expect, and continues the love triangle that captivated them.
My Review
As true to the blurb above, thought it does not do the book a justice, there is definitely a love triangle going on. Though, the one who is the most powerful is the one that is oblivious to it all. Honestly, I think that America need to decide on one or the other. Throughout the book, more attacks are coming in from the lethal rebels. Out of all of the girls, I think that America was the most steady, reliable and calm during all of them. America Singer continues to be a favorite among the people of all classes. The maids all adore her for her selflessness and caring attitude. She even protects her maids during the attacks as if they were family. Find out all the trouble America Singer gets into in the second book of the Selection Series. |
the one
Entering the Selection changed America Singer's life in ways she never could have imagined. Since she arrived at the palace, America has struggled with her feelings for her first love, Aspen—and her growing attraction to Prince Maxon. Now she's made her choice . . . and she's prepared to fight for the future she wants.
My Review
This is probably my favorite book out of the series so far. Of course the fiery America Singer gets in all sorts of trouble. After trying to deal with Aspen's obvious want for America while trying to go against the Prince, this book is totally swoon worthy. Read all about the adventures and trouble America Singer gets into in the final addition to Maxon and America's love story. |
the heir
Twenty years ago, America Singer entered the Selection and won Prince Maxon's heart. Now the time has come for Princess Eadlyn to hold a Selection of her own. Eadlyn doesn't expect her Selection to be anything like her parents' fairy-tale love story...but as the competition begins, she may discover that finding her own happily ever after isn't as impossible as she's always thought.
A new generation of swoonworthy characters and captivating romance awaits in the fourth book of the Selection series!
A new generation of swoonworthy characters and captivating romance awaits in the fourth book of the Selection series!
My Review
SPOILER ALERT!!! For those who like to read all of the blurbs before finishing reading the series, like me, this gives away the ending to The One. Oh My Gosh this is a great book! I cannot wait for the next one! She is so like her mother. I cannot wait to find out what she is going to do next after the accident. DUH DUH DUN!!! |
the crown
Prepare to be swept off your feet by The Crown—the eagerly awaited, wonderfully romantic fifth and final book in the Selection series. Eadlyn didn’t think she would find a real partner among the Selection’s thirty-five suitors, let alone true love. But sometimes the heart has a way of surprising you…and now Eadlyn must make a choice that feels more difficult—and more important—than she ever expected.
Novella's
Novella 1 - Book 0.4: The Queen
Before America Singer's story began, another girl came to the palace to compete for the hand of a different prince….
Don't miss this digital original novella set in the captivating world of Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series. This prequel story takes place before the events of The Selection and is told from the point of view of Prince Maxon's mother, Amberly. Discover a whole new Selection with this inside look at how Maxon's parents met—and how an ordinary girl named Amberly became a beloved queen.
Before America Singer's story began, another girl came to the palace to compete for the hand of a different prince….
Don't miss this digital original novella set in the captivating world of Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series. This prequel story takes place before the events of The Selection and is told from the point of view of Prince Maxon's mother, Amberly. Discover a whole new Selection with this inside look at how Maxon's parents met—and how an ordinary girl named Amberly became a beloved queen.
Novella 2 - Book 0.5: The Prince
Before thirty-five girls were chosen to compete in the Selection . . .
Before Aspen broke America's heart . . .
There was another girl in Prince Maxon's life. . . .
Don't miss this thrilling 64-page digital original novella set in the world of the New York Timesbestselling novel The Selection. Also features a teaser to The Elite, Kiera Cass's hotly anticipated sequel to The Selection.
Before thirty-five girls were chosen to compete in the Selection . . .
Before Aspen broke America's heart . . .
There was another girl in Prince Maxon's life. . . .
Don't miss this thrilling 64-page digital original novella set in the world of the New York Timesbestselling novel The Selection. Also features a teaser to The Elite, Kiera Cass's hotly anticipated sequel to The Selection.
Novella 3 -Book 2.5: The Guard
Before America Singer met Prince Maxon . . .
Before she entered the Selection . . .
She was in love with a boy named Aspen Leger.
Before America Singer met Prince Maxon . . .
Before she entered the Selection . . .
She was in love with a boy named Aspen Leger.
Novella 3 - Book 0.3: The Son
In "The Son," Tobias struggles to find a place in the hierarchy of the Dauntless. He also begins to suspect that a foul plan may be brewing within the Dauntless leadership and discovers a truth about his past that could greatly affect his future.
In "The Son," Tobias struggles to find a place in the hierarchy of the Dauntless. He also begins to suspect that a foul plan may be brewing within the Dauntless leadership and discovers a truth about his past that could greatly affect his future.
Novella 4 - Book 2.6: The Favorite
While America Singer's heart was torn between Aspen and Prince Maxon, her friend Marlee knew exactly what she wanted—and paid the price.
Revisit the captivating world of Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series in this digital original novella. Told from Marlee's point of view, this all-new 64-page story returns to the fateful Halloween when Marlee and Carter were discovered and reveals how that night—and Prince Maxon—changed their lives forever.
While America Singer's heart was torn between Aspen and Prince Maxon, her friend Marlee knew exactly what she wanted—and paid the price.
Revisit the captivating world of Kiera Cass's #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series in this digital original novella. Told from Marlee's point of view, this all-new 64-page story returns to the fateful Halloween when Marlee and Carter were discovered and reveals how that night—and Prince Maxon—changed their lives forever.