The Selection: Volume 1

Kiera Cass

Apr 2012 · The Selection Book 1 · HarperTeen · Narrated by Amy Rubinate

About this audiobook

Fall in love—from the very beginning. Discover the first book in the captivating, #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series.

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!

Ratings and reviews

I don't read books and this is the second audiobook I've ever listened to (first being hobbit). I will say this book is decently average for the most part but I wouldn't be lying if I said I enjoyed it! I am a huge sucker for love triangles(I blame my love for otomes lmao) nonetheless I am interested to see where this series goes. As of now it's a 3.5/5 simply because it doesn't bring anything too crazy to the table, the main male love interests are a little too basic, and the lack of details for certain things kind makes it a bit difficult for diving in. Overall I'd recommend it though~ might change this as I go through the series (:

I am princess and how you feel my heart. I need to understanding to you heart and thank you for everything a show and lifes. I am deaf and I know it you father is Eder Flores and he is very nicest guy and share a love you too. I was not cheat for no one. it is okay. I am great and safe at home. I love a music, I was practice to sign a song. Be happy my son Emilio Ochoa Flores. Tu eres hijo. No le importo para mi. Dios esta contigo y limpiando en tu mano y piensa super inteligentes. Yo Amos a mi Esposo Eder Flores es super trabajo y valiente, carinoso y respecto a tu Papi Eder Flores. Ya sabe que te quiero mucho mi hijo. Stephany Johana Ochoa Cardenas del Flores. Como quiera me llama mi nombre. SI ESTOY EN TU CORAZÓN. DIOS LO BENDIGA! YOU CAN CALL ME Stephany Ochoa del Flores. Quien te ayudo es Dios. necesito ayuda y compartir con tu compañero y amigo y las familias de recuerdo mi foto. Nunca te olvidarte mi nombre. Dejas en la gentes y no me molesta a nadie. La Chica es sabes Emilio Ochoa Flores. La Chica es Jacquelin Flores es muy Hermosa y Cariñosa y limpiando en tu mano y limpiando en tu CORAZÓN! No me importa mis amigas y en la casa. Cada dias es tu amor. pido a Dios casarse la Chica y estudia Univercidad. Para que termir este años 20\20. Te querio mucho mi hijo. Tu papi esta España. Aprender ser idioma. Dile a tu Papi y Te querio mucho y esta la distancia el amor. Hijo yo no se que hacer para decir por ti. Yo tambien te quiero mucho.

I couldn't help but read some of the other comments and get a strong urge to hush some of the haters. I have to say, as someone who adores romance books and movies this particular series intrigued me from the moment I began to read it. I enjoyed getting to know America and her family, getting to see her life before she was plunged into fame. I found that America was more relatable than I was expecting her to be and that was a pleasant surprise. The idea of her not wanting anything to do with the experience of a lifetime that would have any girl begging to be in her shoes was a nice change compared to the typical easy love stories we mainly find in romance novels. As far as the plot goes, it is a magnificent masterpiece. Being somewhat of a writer myself I love to see where Kiera Cass leads us throughout these books and how she keeps us on the edge by slowly revealing each detail and twist. I wish I could say more but over all, it's a beautiful series!

About the author

Kiera Cass is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Selection series and The Siren. She is a wife and mom and too many other things to list. If she could make a crown out of anything, it would be the unending tears of her readers. You can learn more about Kiera and her books at www.kieracass.com.