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

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!

I can say that, without a doubt, The Selection series is my favorite series of books, from the amazing world history to the incredibly confusing, yet steadily blossoming romance, it's taken the cake. Now I shall be reading this series for the 4th time, and I can't wait to dive back into it.

great book it left me wanting more and also reminded a bit of twilight, which is good since there won't be anymore of that so it gives us another book to try and copy and thrive on. And I'm totally on Maxon's side because he so innocent and considerate and sweet of course so i give a thump's up! BUT DON'T THINK I FORGOT ABOUT APSEN! while america loved him for such an very long time and he was so afficate and care so deeply for her, and they were in deep love he still spoke out of jealousy and hurt america so bad that she could even cope with life in the selection and being an elite BECAUSE OF HIM so he's gonna have to earn back her trust and love because started to brew and you start cooking you can't stop until it's done and it might spoil.But great book Keira Cass loved it can't wait until the squel i recommend Maxon! LOVE DIAMOND STYLES :D

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.