The Selection: Volume 1

Kiera Cass

Apr 2012 · The Selection Book 1 · Sold by Harper Collins

About this ebook

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!

Ratings and reviews

Personally, I found the main character a bit too wimpy for my liking. She is most certainly not independent and she depends far too much on finding a man to take care of her rather than forging her own path. Now, if you love romance, and only romance books, you'd probably enjoy this series. But, if you're like me and you like books with strong heroines who fight first, love later, and are immersive you will definitely not enjoy this book. The main plot is dull and there are a lot of flaws in the world lore.

My first impression of this book was very positive. The cover seemed nice and the first pages reminded me of my favorite book, Pride and Prejudice. However, as the story progressed, it seemed to fall into cliché after cliché. America's character is, well, weak, boring and forced. It's like the author is forcing us to like her. The plot has many holes, especially with the history of the country and the rebel attacks. I would recommend this book to an immature reader. This book is all fluff.

I had heard about this series for a while and thought I'd give the first book a try. I am glad I did! What if you had to choose between the love of your life and taking care of your family? That is exactly what happens at the beginning of this dystopian story that feels like a combination of Cinderella and The Hunger Games. I love America's character and spunk. I also love the character growth you see her go through in this book and can't wait to see what happens next. I know who I'm rooting for and can't wait to see how it all turns out!

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.